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Joe Perry performs with the Joe Perry Project at Webster Hall in New York City on April 18, 2023

Watch Joe Perry tackle Beck's Bolero in tribute to Jeff Beck

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 May 23

Armed with a custom Telecaster equipped with both a whammy bar and a reverse headstock, the Aerosmith man doffed his cap to one of his heroes with a faithful, impassioned cover of the iconic instrumental

Metallica performing with Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ronnie Wood, Flea and Joe Perry

Watch Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Joe Perry join Metallica for a pulverizing performance of Train Kept A-Rollin' at 2009’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

By Matt Owen published 24 April 23

The two Yardbirds alumni and Aerosmith icon – who each had history with the song – were joined by Ronnie Wood and Flea for the rendition, which featured a who's who of rhythm heroes and lead legends

Joe Perry on his longstanding love affair with the Gibson Les Paul: “The neck is just right, the radius across the fretboard. It’s just an amazing thing they stumbled on”

By Jenna Scaramanga published 7 April 23

The Aerosmith legend demystifies the myth of the vintage classics and discusses his own signature models, and just where the iconic single-cut figures in finding his sound

Joe Perry remembers Jeff Beck: “I was sitting with Jimmy Page, like two kids elbowing each other every time Jeff would play something!”

By Jenna Scaramanga published 21 March 23

In his own words, the Aerosmith guitarist reflects on his hero – and that time he accidentally stole his fuzz pedal and paid him back with a Klon Centaur

Joe Perry reveals he used Fender Strats to record most of Aerosmith’s ’70s material

By Matt Parker published 16 March 23

The Aerosmith legend explains why he considers Strats to be superior studio guitars, while Gibson Les Pauls make better live instruments

Joe Perry performs live onstage with Aerosmith

Aerosmith's Joe Perry: "I’ve played some ’59 Les Pauls that frankly didn’t feel that good or sound that good"

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 March 23

Perry has his own legendary '59 model that he adores, but that doesn't mean – the Aerosmith guitar-slinger says – that every one of the legendary models has that same magic

Slash (left) and Jeff Beck perform at a soundcheck at the Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris on June 6, 1992

Watch Jeff Beck play Locomotive with Guns N' Roses at a 1992 soundcheck for a live collaboration that never happened

By Jackson Maxwell published 17 February 23

Beck would ultimately pull out of his performance in Paris with the hard-rock giants – and, potentially, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry – leaving these rehearsal videos as a tantalizing 'what if'

Joe Perry (left) and Jeff Beck perform onstage

Joe Perry recalls the time he accidentally stole a pedal from Jeff Beck – and gave him one of the first Klon Centaurs in return

By Jackson Maxwell published 10 February 23

The Aerosmith guitarist gifted Beck "the ’59 Les Paul of pedals" during rehearsals for the latter's all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance in 2009 "to adjust the karma"

Watch Aerosmith return for their first show since the pandemic

By Matt Owen last updated 7 September 22

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and co hit the stage for the first time since February 2020 ahead of their Las Vegas residency later this year

Joe Perry says Aerosmith didn’t like their debut album: “God, I wish my guitar sounded better”

By Matt Owen published 5 July 22

The Aerosmith axeman also revealed he recently found the original amp he used to track the album, and divulged plans to bring it out of hibernation in the near future

11 crazy guitarist signature products that have nothing to do with guitar

By Jonathan Horsley published 25 March 22

Hot sauce, Sharpies and things to make you smell nice – the guitar world’s signature products are not just gear and merch

Rock Camp movie chronicles the history of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp

Slash, Joe Perry, Paul Stanley star in the first Rock Camp official movie trailer

By Richard Bienstock published 5 January 21

New film documents the 25-year history of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp

[L-R] Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to take part in virtual Wayne's World reunion

By Sam Roche published 7 December 20

They'll join other cast members of the cult classic as part of Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube series

3 guitar tricks you can learn from Joe Perry

How to play guitar like Joe Perry

By Jonny Scaramanga, Richard Bienstock and Chris Bird published 11 June 20

Get back in the saddle with this primer on the Aerosmith icon's instinctive and effortlessly cool playing style

Joe Perry: “It’s probably the closest I’m ever going to get to adorning a Les Paul with all my little touches”

By Richard Bienstock published 7 October 19

Joe Perry tells GW all about his new Gibson Gold Rush Les Paul Axcess

Metallica, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck Jam at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009

By Damian Fanelli published 28 June 19

James Hetfield, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page—together on the same stage.

Gibson Unveils Joe Perry Gold Rush Les Paul Axcess

By Richard Bienstock published 24 May 19

New collaboration boasts a single pickup, two-point spring tremolo system.

Watch Steven Tyler and Marilyn Manson Join Hollywood Vampires Onstage in Los Angeles

By Richard Bienstock published 13 May 19

The singers guested on “Train Kept A-Rollin’ ” and “I’m Eighteen,” respectively.

Hollywood Vampires Share New Song, “Who’s Laughing Now,” Detail New Album

By Richard Bienstock published 18 April 19

The Alice Cooper-Joe Perry-Johnny Depp supergroup will release ‘Rise’ in June.

The Secrets Behind Joe Perry's Guitar Tone on Aerosmith's "Walk This Way"

By Chris Gill published 11 April 19

Aerosmith’s mid-Seventies albums are virtual encyclopedias of awesome hard rock guitar tones. Learn how Joe Perry got his on their iconic hit, "Walk This Way."