Joe Perry

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Joe Perry

Born September 10, 1950 · Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA (age 76)

Joe Perry (born September 10, 1950) is an American musician best known as the founding member, lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith. Perry also has his own solo band called The Joe Perry Project, and is a member of the all-star band Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp. He was ranked 84th in Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitar…

Known For

Be CoolBe Cool · 2005
Be Cool
★ 5.52005
MovieComedyCrime
Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way.
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! · 2019
The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
★ 7.72019
MovieFamilyComedy
SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.
Sidemen: Long Road To GlorySidemen: Long Road To Glory · 2016
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory
★ 5.22016
MovieDocumentaryMusic
An intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf sidemen. The film captures some of the last interviews and their final live performances together, before their deaths in 2011. The historic live shows are accompanied by performances and personal insights from many of the blues and rock stars these legendary sidemen inspired including; Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Shemekia Copeland, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Perry, Joe Bonamassa and Johnny Winter.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band · 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
★ 4.41978
MovieAdventureMusic
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
UnityUnity · 2015
Unity
★ 7.52015
MovieDocumentary
Despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy, religion, and so on -- none of these has assuaged humankind from killing one another, the animals, and nature. UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years.
Aerosmith: Rock in Rio 2017Aerosmith: Rock in Rio 2017 · 2017
Aerosmith: Rock in Rio 2017
2017
MovieMusicDocumentary
Aerosmith at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 21, 2017. Setlist: Let the Music Do the Talking / Love in an Elevator / Cryin' / Livin' on the Edge / Rag Doll / Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) / Stop Messin' Around (Fleetwood Mac cover) (Joe Perry on vocals) / Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover) / Crazy / I Don't Want to Miss a Thing / Eat the Rich / Come Together (The Beatles cover) / Sweet Emotion / Dude (Looks Like a Lady) / Dream On / Walk This Way
Monochrome: Black, White & BlueMonochrome: Black, White & Blue · 2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
★ 7.82017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
From America's deep South, to Detroit and New York this captivating and enlightening documentary special traces the evolution of blues through pivotal moments in American history. Brewer discovers that there was no music called 'the blues' when its creators just stepped into a new feel of musical expressionism… just a means of releasing a lifetime of pain and oppression, from which music, momentarily, set them free.
Rockin' Roller Coaster—PreshowRockin' Roller Coaster—Preshow · 1999
Rockin' Roller Coaster—Preshow
★ 8.01999
MovieMusic
After a recording session, the band Aerosmith invites the audience to see them perform in concert.

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Hollywood Vampires: Live In RioHollywood Vampires: Live In Rio · 2023
Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio
2023
MovieMusic
In 2015, American supergroup Hollywood Vampires played probably their biggest and one of their most legendary concerts in front of over 100,000 fans. Rock in Rio is not only one of the most famous festivals, but also the origin of the Hollywood Vampires' first live album. With Alice Cooper as frontman, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp, Aerosmith legend Joe Perry and producer and songwriter Tommy Henriksen, this band already has a top-class line-up. Still, the list of superstars doesn't end there. Joining them on stage are Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver) and Bruce Witkin (Grammy nominated producer). Special guests include Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and Zak Starkey (The Who / Oasis). A star line-up that has never been seen before on a single show. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin (Deep Purple, KISS, Pink Floyd, etc.).

Lead Guitar / Rhythm Guitar / Backing Vocals

Aerosmith: Big Ones (That You Can Look At)Aerosmith: Big Ones (That You Can Look At) · 1994
Aerosmith: Big Ones (That You Can Look At)
1994
MovieMusicDocumentary
Big Ones You Can Look At is a compilation of music videos, along with outtakes and band interviews. The suggestive title comes from – and is a companion to – the 1994 compilation album Big Ones. Some scenes from the Pump era were culled from the band's previous video compilation The Making of Pump. Along with the band members, various individuals make cameo appearances during the outtakes and making-of segments, including Marty Callner, John Kalodner, and Hank Azaria. The behind the scenes segment for "Eat the Rich" includes the band's collaboration with Melvin Liufau, Wesey Mamea, Liainaiala Tagaloa, Mapuhi T. Tekurio, and Aladd Alationa Teofilo, playing the log drums. Among the notable actors appearing in the videos include: Alicia Silverstone, Liv Tyler, Edward Furlong, Stephen Dorff, Josh Holloway, Jason London, Brandi Brandt, Kristin Dattilo, Lesley Ann Warren, and Nicholas Guest.

Guitar