First NameAnthonyMiddle NameJosephLast NamePereiraFull Name at BirthAnthony Joseph PereiraAlternative NameThe King Of Cool, Joe F**ckin' Perry, Joe Freakin' Perry, Joe Perry, Italian Stallion, Toxic Twins (with Steven Tyler)Birthday10th September, 1950BirthplaceLawrence, Massachusetts, USAHeight5' 11" (180 cm)Weight155lbs (70 kg)BuildAthleticEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorBrown - DarkDistinctive Feature48th place in the Rolling Stone's list The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, Italian and Portuguese descent, The Joe Perry Project founder, He has a collection of about 600 guitars, Mount Blue restaurant co-ownerZodiac SignVirgoSexualityStraightReligionOtherEthnicityWhiteNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolVermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vermont, USAOccupation TextGuitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, BassistOccupationMusicianClaim to FameAerosmithMusic Genre (Text)Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metalMusic GenrePop/RockYear(s) Active1970–presentMusic StyleHard Rock, Album RockMusic MoodParty/Celebratory, Rousing, Rollicking, SwaggeringInstrumentGuitar, VocalsInstrument (text)Guitar, vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizersAssociated ActsAerosmith, The Joe Perry Project, Hollywood VampiresBrand EndorsementJoe Perry Signature Model Les Paul, Joe Perry Signature Model ES - 335, Fender StratocasterClothes Size8Shoe Size11Official WebsitesFatherAnthony Pereira (accountant)MotherMary Ursillo (high school gym teacher)SisterAnne-Marie PereiraFamily MemberAdrian Perry (son), Anthony (Tony) Perry III (son), Roman Perry (son), Aaron Hirsh (step-son), Austin Perry (grandson)FriendSteven TylerAssociated PeopleSteven Tyler, David Hull, Paul Santo, Richie Sambora, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Brad Whitford, Slash, Gene Simons, Alice Cooper, Paul StanleyPetsDogs, HorsesFavorite PeoplePeter Green, Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Jimi HendrixFavorite BandsMelissa Ethridge, Carly Simon, Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against The Machine, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Van Halen, Ac/dc, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood MacFavorite PlacesLawrence, Hopedale, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, South Pomfret, Duxbury, Norwell, London, Malibu, BronxFavorite ColorsBlack, White, Green, Blue, Grey, Red, Orange, Silver, BrownFavorite AccessoriesSunglasses, Scarfs, Hats

Joseph Anthony Pereira (born September 10, 1950), professionally known as Joe Perry, is an American musician and songwriter who is best known as the founding member, lead guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the American rock band Aerosmith. Sometimes referred to as the "Greatest American Rock Band of All-Time" and the "Bad Boys from Boston," Aerosmith has sold over 150 million albums worldwide and 70 million in the U.S. alone, making them one of the biggest selling artists of all-time.