Joe Perry

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Full Name
Anthony Joseph Perry
Born
September 10th, 1950
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Hopedale, Massachusetts, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $140 million
Partner
Billie Paulette Montgomery
Family
Joe Perry was born to Anthony D Perry, an accountant, and Mary Ursillo Perry, a high school physical education teacher, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He has one sister, Ann-Marie. Perry married Billie Paulette Montgomery in 1985, and they have two sons together. He also has a son from his first marriage to Elyssa Jerret.
Years Active
1970–present
Bands
Aerosmith, The Joe Perry Project, Hollywood Vampires
Top Tracks
'Walk This Way', 'Dream On', 'Sweet Emotion', 'Back in the Saddle', 'Love in an Elevator'
Top Albums
'Toys in the Attic', 'Rocks', 'Permanent Vacation', 'Pump', 'Get a Grip'
Records Sold
More than 150 million
Number Ones
'Get a Grip', 'Nine Lives', 'Music from Another Dimension!'
Fun Facts
Joe Perry and Steven Tyler became known as the "Toxic Twins" because of their close friendship and notorious excesses during Aerosmith's early years. ### Rolling Stone ranked Perry among the greatest guitarists of all time for his influential blues-rock style and iconic riffs. ### In 2015, Perry co-founded the supergroup Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp, celebrating the music of classic rock while performing original material.
Related Artists
Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford, Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Slash

Joe Perry is an American musician, songwriter and producer best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Aerosmith.

Widely regarded as one of rock’s greatest guitarists, Perry’s blues-inspired playing, memorable riffs and songwriting partnership with vocalist Steven Tyler helped establish Aerosmith as one of the most successful rock bands in history. Since the band’s formation in 1970, he has contributed to classic albums including ‘Toys in the Attic’, ‘Rocks’, ‘Permanent Vacation’, ‘Pump’ and ‘Get a Grip’.

In addition to his work with Aerosmith, Perry has released several solo albums and performed with the supergroup Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.

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Joe Perry is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Aerosmith.
Joe Perry is best known for writing and performing iconic riffs on songs including 'Walk This Way', 'Sweet Emotion', 'Back in the Saddle' and 'Love in an Elevator'.
Yes. Joe Perry remains a member of Aerosmith, although the band's touring activity has been affected by Steven Tyler's vocal injury announced in 2023 and the subsequent retirement from touring in 2024.
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