Joe Perry

Date of Birth: September 10, 1950

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Joe Perry, born Anthony Joseph Pereira, is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Aerosmith. Born on September 10, 1950, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Perry grew up idolizing guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck, which heavily influenced his own playing style. He co-founded Aerosmith in 1970 alongside Steven Tyler, and the band quickly rose to fame with hits like “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion,” and “Walk This Way.” Throughout his career, Perry has been recognized for his dynamic guitar riffs and iconic solos, contributing to Aerosmith’s status as one of the best-selling American rock bands of all time. Apart from his work with Aerosmith, Perry has also pursued solo projects and formed the Joe Perry Project in the early 1980s. He released several solo albums, including the critically acclaimed “Joe Perry” in 2005. Perry’s contributions to music have earned him numerous awards, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 with Aerosmith. He continues to tour and record music, maintaining his status as a rock legend.

5 Interesting Facts about Joe Perry

1. Joe Perry co-wrote many of Aerosmith’s biggest hits with Steven Tyler, including “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”

2. He is a member of the supergroup Hollywood Vampires, alongside Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.

3. Perry was ranked 84th on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

4. He has a passion for culinary arts and released a hot sauce brand called “Joe Perry’s Rock Your World Hot Sauces.”

5. Perry’s autobiography, “Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith,” was published in 2014 and became a New York Times bestseller.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Perry

1. “You don’t have to be a rock star to be successful; you just have to be true to yourself.”

2. “Music is the closest thing we have to magic.”

3. “The guitar is the only thing that has stayed with me through everything else; it’s my lifeline.”

4. “The energy you get from a live audience is unlike anything else.”

5. “I don’t think you ever stop learning. There’s always something new to discover.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Joe Perry’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $140 million.

Children

Joe Perry has four children from his marriages. He has two sons, Adrian and Tony, from his first marriage to Elyssa Jerret. He also has two children, Roman and Aaron, with his second wife, Billie Paulette Montgomery.