In a few weeks Joe Perry will turn 75 years-old. The Aerosmith guitarist might not know what the future holds for that band, so in the meantime he’s doing what he’s done since 1979 when he briefly quit the Boston band: take his solo group on the road.
Over the years he has had a variety of frontmen: Ralph Morman (1979–1980), Charlie Farren (1980–1982), Mach Bell (1982–1983), Joe Perry himself (1983–1984, 2018–2019), Hagen Grohe (2009–2010), Gary Cherone (2022).
Front and center this time is Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, whose raspy, soulful tenor is the perfect fit for the set that’s filthy with Aerosmith deep cuts, Perry solo songs, and now favorites from the Crowes’ catalogue as well as a pair from Stone Temple Pilots.
Why STP? Initially Perry enlisted its rhythm section (bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz) but Eric had to bounce to attend to a family emergency. He was replaced on the road by veteran JPP drummer Jason Sutter.
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