Joe Perry, born September 10, 1950 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is an American guitarist and songwriter, famous for being one of the founding members of the iconic rock band Aerosmith. From a young age, Perry showed a great interest in music, drawing inspiration from blues and rock and roll.
In 1970, along with Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford, he formed Aerosmith, a band that quickly became a mainstay of American rock. With his distinctive style of guitar playing, Perry has helped create some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.”
In addition to his work with Aerosmith, he has released several solo albums and collaborated with other notable artists. His legacy in the world of rock is marked by his innovation and dedication, which has secured him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in the hearts of countless fans around the world.
The Ampeg Dan Armstrong, with a plexiglass body, has accompanied Joe Perry since the beginning of his career. It is the one he uses to play live, among other songs, Draw the Line.
