b. Anthony Joseph Perry, 10 September 1950, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Having severed an apprenticeship in the aspiring Jam Band, guitarist Perry then became a founder member of Aerosmith. This durable hard rock act became one of the USA's leading attractions during the 70s, principally through the artist's exciting, riffing style and vocalist Steve Tyler's charismatic performances. Tension between the band's leading figures led to the former's departure in 1979. He subsequently formed the Joe Perry Project with Ralph Mormon (vocals), David Hull (bass) and Ronnie Stewart (drums), but neither Let The Music Do The Talking nor I've Got The Rocks 'N' Rolls Again, which featured new singer Charlie Farren, captured the fire of the guitarist's previous group. Perry then established a new line-up around Mach Bell (vocals), Danny Hargrove (bass) and Joe Pet (drums) for Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker, but once again the combination failed to generate commercial approbation. Former Aerosmith colleague Brad Whitford (guitar) was then added to the group, but it was disbanded in 1984 when a full-scale reunion of Aerosmith was undertaken. The ensuing Done With Mirrors featured the title song of the Joe Perry Project's debut album, but Aerosmith's successful rebirth brought Perry's external aspirations to a premature close. He revived his solo career in 2005 with a self-titled album for Sony Records.

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