The Joe Perry Project

American rock band

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The Joe Perry Project

Origin| United States
Genres| Hard rock, blues rock
Years active|

* 1979–1984
* 2009–2010
* 2022–present

Labels| Roman, Columbia, MCA
Members| Joe Perry
Joe Pet
Buck Johnson
Chris Wyse
Gary Cherone
Past members| Ronnie Stewart
Ralph Morman
Joey Mala
Charlie Farren
Cowboy Mach Bell
Danny Hargrove
Brad Whitford
David Hull
Hagen Grohe
Paul Santo
Marty Richards
Website| [joeperrymusic.com

The Joe Perry Project is an American rock band formed by Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry shortly before his departure from Aerosmith in 1979. They almost immediately signed a record deal with Aerosmith's label, Columbia Records, who were disappointed with the chaos in the Aerosmith camp and hoping to maneuver Perry back into Aerosmith. The Project, with its debut album, Let the Music Do the Talking, played in smaller venues mostly around the Boston area. After several line-up changes over the next few years and two more albums with dismal sales the band dissolved in 1984 when Perry, and guitarist Brad Whitford, agreed to reunite with Aerosmith, bringing the band back to its original line-up. Joe Perry has reformed the Joe Perry Project several times since as a side project to stay busy during downtime with Aerosmith.

## History

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The original band line-up consisted of Joe Perry on guitar and sometimes lead vocal, Ralph Morman,[1] on lead vocals, bassist David Hull, and drummer Ronnie Stewart. This line-up recorded the band's 1980 debut album, Let the Music Do the Talking,[2] which was produced by long-time Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas. The album was well-received and sold 250,000 copies in America within its first six months of release.

In June 1980, while on tour in support of the album, Ralph Morman was fired from the band due to issues with alcohol and his undependable and unpredictable behavior. He was temporarily replaced by singer Joey Mala, of the New York-based act Revolver, in order for Perry to fulfill concert obligations until a permanent vocalist could be brought in. A permanent replacement was eventually found in singer and rhythm guitarist Charlie Farren. Perry, Farren, Stewart, and Hull recorded one album, I've Got the Rock'n'Rolls Again,[3] which proved to be less successful than the group's debut effort. Columbia Records executives were reluctant to promote the album, which some believe was due solely on the fact that they were much more interested in a reunited Aerosmith, than a Perry solo project. This resistance from the label, combined with Perry's ongoing drug and financial problems, led to the entire band quitting in 1982.[4]

Equipped with a new record label (MCA Records) and three new band members in singer Cowboy Mach Bell, bassist Danny Hargrove and drummer Joe Pet, the band released Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker in 1983. The album met the same fate as its predecessor, selling less than 50,000 copies. Despite the poor sales, The Project went out on a final tour in support of the album, adding then-former Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford to the line-up.

A compilation album, The Music Still Does the Talking: The Best of the Joe Perry Project, was released by an Australian Indie Record label in 1999.

## Reformation

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On October 6, 2009, Joe Perry, on his own record label (Roman Records)[5] released a solo album titled Have Guitar, Will Travel.[6] The first single was called "We've Got a Long Way to Go."[7] Although the record was released as a Perry solo album, the touring band included original bassist David Hull and was billed as The Joe Perry Project. Also participating were guitarist/keyboardist Paul Santo[8] (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Ringo Starr), drummer Marty Richards[9] ( James Montgomery, Norah Jones, The J. Geils Band) and German vocalist Hagen Grohe who was discovered by Billie Perry[10] (Joe Perry's wife) on YouTube. The new Joe Perry Project also backed Joe on his latest album, making it a de facto JPP album.

On September 20, 2009, the new Joe Perry Project played the first public concert of the Have Guitar, Will Travel Tour at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts.[11] The show was announced just days before the event. Fans who attended were the first to hear some of the new songs from the upcoming album, as well as a handful of classic Aerosmith songs including: "Let the Music Do the Talking" (original JPP version), "Walkin' The Dog," "Dream On," "Combination" and "Walk This Way." The final song of the night was a cover of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World."

During the 2009–2010 tour, the Joe Perry Project opened for Bad Company[12] and Mötley Crüe.[13]

In 2022, Joe Perry announced that the Joe Perry Project would be playing three shows in New England that summer. The lineup for these shows includes Buck Johnson, Pet, Chris Wyse, and Gary Cherone of Extreme.[14] Additionally the band scheduled two shows in Brazil that same summer.[15] The next year, Perry announced another tour. The lineup for the 2023 tour includes Cherone, Johnson, Hull, and Jason Sutter, who toured with the band the prior year in place of Pet.[16]

## Band members

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Current members

* Joe Perry – lead guitar, vocals (1979–1984, 2009–present)
* David Hull – bass (1979–1982, 2009–2010, 2023–present)
* Buck Johnson – keyboards (2022–present)
* Gary Cherone – vocals (2022–present)
* Jason Sutter – drums (2023–present)

Former members

* Ronnie Stewart – drums (1979–1983)
* Ralph Morman – vocals (1979–1980)
* Joey Mala – vocals (1980)
* Charlie Farren – rhythm guitar, vocals (1980–1982)
* Cowboy Mach Bell – vocals (1982–1984)
* Danny Hargrove – bass (1982–1984)
* Brad Whitford – rhythm guitar (1982)
* Joe Pet – drums (1983–1984, 2022)
* Joey Kramer – drums (1984)
* Hagen Grohe – vocals (2009–2010)
* Paul Santo – rhythm guitar, keyboards (2009–2010)
* Marty Richards – drums (2009–2010)
* Chris Wyse – bass (2022)

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## Discography

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### Studio albums

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* Let the Music Do the Talking (1980)
* I've Got the Rock & Rolls Again (1981)
* Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker (1983)

### Singles

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* 'Let the Music Do the Talking" (1980)
* "Buzz Buzz" (1981)

### Compilation albums

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* The Music Still Does the Talking: The Best of the Joe Perry Project (1999)

## See also

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* Joe Perry (debut solo album)

## References

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1. ^ "Ralph Morman". Discogs. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
2. ^ "Let the Music Do the Talking - Joe Perry Project, Joe Perry | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
3. ^ "I've Got the Rock'n'Rolls Again - Joe Perry Project, Joe Perry | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
4. ^ "Joe Perry Project | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
5. ^ "Roman Records". Discogs. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
6. ^ "Joe Perry - Have Guitar, Will Travel". Discogs. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
7. ^ Bienstock, Richard (September 16, 2011). Aerosmith: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Boston Bad Boys. Voyageur Press. p. 65\. ISBN 9781610597692.
8. ^ "About". Paul Santo. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
9. ^ "Marty Richards". ripopmusic.org. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
10. ^ Capotorto, Alexandra. "Billie Perry – Hottest Rockstar Wives". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
11. ^ Blabbermouth (September 21, 2009). "THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Performs In Plymouth; Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
12. ^ "Bad Company News". Badcompany.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
13. ^ "Motley Crue | Official Website for Mötley Crüe". Motley.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
14. ^ Blabbermouth (June 13, 2022). "AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces Three Solo July 2022 Performances With THE JOE PERRY PROJECT". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
15. ^ Perry, Aaron (June 30, 2022). "The Joe Perry Project two shows in Brazil!". Joe Perry. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
16. ^ Blabbermouth (February 22, 2023). "AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces April 2023 Tour Dates With THE JOE PERRY PROJECT". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved February 22, 2023.

## External links

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* Joe Perry's official website
* Paul Santo's official website
* Marty Richards' official website

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* Joey Kramer
* Joe Perry
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* Ray Tabano
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Studio albums|

* Aerosmith
* Get Your Wings
* Toys in the Attic
* Rocks
* Draw the Line
* Night in the Ruts
* Rock in a Hard Place
* Done with Mirrors
* Permanent Vacation
* Pump
* Get a Grip
* Nine Lives
* Just Push Play
* Honkin' on Bobo
* Music from Another Dimension!

Live albums|

* Live! Bootleg
* Classics Live I and II
* A Little South of Sanity
* Rockin' the Joint

Extended plays|

* Vacation Club
* Made in America

Singles|

* "Dream On"
* "Mama Kin"
* "Same Old Song and Dance"
* "Train Kept A-Rollin'"
* "S.O.S. (Too Bad)"
* "Sweet Emotion"
* "Walk This Way"
* "You See Me Crying"
* "Toys in the Attic"
* "Last Child"
* "Home Tonight"
* "Back in the Saddle"
* "Draw the Line"
* "Kings and Queens"
* "Get It Up"
* "Come Together"
* "Chip Away the Stone"
* "Remember (Walking in the Sand)"
* "Bitch's Brew"
* "Let the Music Do the Talking"
* "Shela"
* "My Fist Your Face"
* "Darkness"
* "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)"
* "Hangman Jury"
* "Angel"
* "Rag Doll"
* "Love in an Elevator"
* "F.I.N.E.*"
* "Janie's Got a Gun"
* "What It Takes"
* "The Other Side"
* "Monkey on My Back"
* "Love Me Two Times"
* "Helter Skelter"
* "Livin' on the Edge"
* "Eat the Rich"
* "Fever"
* "Cryin'"
* "Amazing"
* "Shut Up and Dance"
* "Deuces Are Wild"
* "Crazy"
* "Blind Man"
* "Walk on Water"
* "Nine Lives"
* "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)"
* "Hole in My Soul"
* "Pink"
* "Taste of India"
* "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
* "What Kind of Love Are You On"
* "Angel's Eye"
* "Jaded"
* "Fly Away from Here"
* "Sunshine"
* "Just Push Play"
* "Girls of Summer"
* "Baby, Please Don't Go"
* "Devil's Got a New Disguise"
* "Legendary Child"
* "Lover Alot"
* "What Could Have Been Love"
* "Can't Stop Lovin' You"

Compilations|

* Greatest Hits (1980)
* Gems
* Pandora's Box
* Pandora's Toys
* Big Ones
* Box of Fire
* Classic Aerosmith: The Universal Masters Collection
* Young Lust: The Aerosmith Anthology
* O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits
* Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith
* Tough Love: Best of the Ballads
* Greatest Hits (2023)

Videos and DVDs|

* Aerosmith Video Scrapbook
* Permanent Vacation 3x5
* Live Texxas Jam '78
* Things That Go Pump in the Night
* The Making of Pump
* Big Ones You Can Look At
* You Gotta Move
* Rock for the Rising Sun

Concert tours|

* Back in the Saddle Tour
* Permanent Vacation Tour
* Pump Tour
* Get a Grip Tour
* Nine Lives Tour
* Just Push Play Tour
* Aerosmith World Tour 2007
* Aerosmith/ZZ Top Tour
* Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock Tour
* Global Warming Tour
* Let Rock Rule Tour
* Blue Army Tour
* Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Tour
* Aero-Vederci Baby! Tour
* Deuces Are Wild
* Peace Out: The Farewell Tour

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Joe Perry

The Joe Perry Project|

| Studio albums|

* Let the Music Do the Talking (1980)
* I've Got the Rock'n'Rolls Again (1981)
* Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker (1983)

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Compilations|

* The Music Still Does the Talking: The Best of the Joe Perry Project (1999)

Solo discography|

* Joe Perry (2005)
* Have Guitar, Will Travel (2009)
* Joe Perry's Merry Christmas (2014)
* Sweetzerland Manifesto (2018)

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