Joe Perry in Mojo Magazine - 10-05
October 2005 (#143):
Joe Perry Self Portrait
The Guitar half of Aerosmith's Toxic Twins, in his own words and by his own hand.
I'd describe myself as...a hard-working, red-blooded American young boy, a musician and a fascinated observer of history and human doings!
Music changed me...as a performer and artist and also as a fan. It's one of the most important things in a person's life, but on the other hand it's just entertainment. We provide an outlet, give people something, some bright spots, that give a diversion from a life that has a lot of ups and downs.
My biggest vice...is spending money. I outspend my wife on clothes three to one. I also collect antique weapons, such as swords. That's why I love Europe so much. They have the best markets and stalls to pick these things up on the sidewalks.
The last time I cried...was when my father-in-law died a couple of years ago. I have no problem with crying.
The best book I ever read...is Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway.
If I had to choose between Vinyl, CD or MP3...it would be vinyl any day. It sounds the best.
When we die...I'm on the fence here. I was born and raised a Catholic, and I don't buy into that stuff, but I don't know if we simply turn into vapour or whether our life energy lives on. Whether that energy is created by electrical impulses or a higher state of consciousness I don't know, but I do think there might be another state of reality where that life energy goes. There are too many unanswered questions to dismiss this, such as sightings of ghosts and spirits - what caused them? But then again we might just drop off and that's it.
I'd like to be remembered as...a good father. I hope my memory gives my family, my kids and their kids the strength to soldier on and make the most out of life. We don't know where we're going after this and everyday is precious.
(as told to Lois Wilson)
Thanks to: Angie1
Joe Perry Self Portrait
The Guitar half of Aerosmith's Toxic Twins, in his own words and by his own hand.
I'd describe myself as...a hard-working, red-blooded American young boy, a musician and a fascinated observer of history and human doings!
Music changed me...as a performer and artist and also as a fan. It's one of the most important things in a person's life, but on the other hand it's just entertainment. We provide an outlet, give people something, some bright spots, that give a diversion from a life that has a lot of ups and downs.
My biggest vice...is spending money. I outspend my wife on clothes three to one. I also collect antique weapons, such as swords. That's why I love Europe so much. They have the best markets and stalls to pick these things up on the sidewalks.
The last time I cried...was when my father-in-law died a couple of years ago. I have no problem with crying.
The best book I ever read...is Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway.
If I had to choose between Vinyl, CD or MP3...it would be vinyl any day. It sounds the best.
When we die...I'm on the fence here. I was born and raised a Catholic, and I don't buy into that stuff, but I don't know if we simply turn into vapour or whether our life energy lives on. Whether that energy is created by electrical impulses or a higher state of consciousness I don't know, but I do think there might be another state of reality where that life energy goes. There are too many unanswered questions to dismiss this, such as sightings of ghosts and spirits - what caused them? But then again we might just drop off and that's it.
I'd like to be remembered as...a good father. I hope my memory gives my family, my kids and their kids the strength to soldier on and make the most out of life. We don't know where we're going after this and everyday is precious.
(as told to Lois Wilson)
Thanks to: Angie1
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