10 Things You Need To Know About Joe Perry (Aerosmith)

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#1- Joe Perry was born on 10 September, 1950, in Massachusetts, U.S. His real name is Joseph Anthony Pereira.

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#2- He is the lead guitarist, lead vocalist, & one of the founding members of the rock band Aerosmith.

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#3- Joe Perry started playing guitar when he was just 10 years old.

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#4- He co-founded the rock band Aerosmith in 1970 with Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer.

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#5- In 1979, Joe Perry also formed a band called "The Joe Perry Project."

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#6- He released his first self-titled solo album, "Joe Perry," on May 3, 2005, under Sony BMG.

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#7- So far, Joe Perry has released 5 studio albums; his last album was Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII (2023).

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#8- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Aerosmith.

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#9- He was addicted to drugs and alcohol in the 1970s, but he has been sober since 1986.

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#10- Joe Perry is one of the most successful Aerosmith band members; he has a net worth of around $140 million.

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