Re: Aerosmith September 2010 Band of the Month
Personal Information:
Birth Name: Joseph Michael Kramer
Born: June 21, 1950
Current Age: 60
Zodiac Sign: Cusp of Gemini and Cancer
Siblings: 3 younger sisters
Began Music Career: At age 14
First Band: The Medallions
Instrument: Drums
Biography:
Joey Kramer was born in The Bronx, New York. He first began playing the drums at age 14 and joined his first band when he was 15, The Medallions. He got his first drum set, a Kent 3 piece set, by trading his mini-bike. Later, his father took his drums away from him since he didn’t care for the noise, and he borrowed drums from a classmate, Steven Tallarico. This early musical bond laid down the tracks that would last these two friends for 4 decades. Tyler was also a great coach for Joey in Aerosmith’s early years. Joey and Steven frequently have fun together in the studio:
Joey, a friend of Steven Tyler, was asked by Tyler to join up with him, Perry, and Hamilton in 1970, since the young band was in need of a drummer. Of course, when Joey was asked to join the band, they weren’t called Aerosmith; in fact, it was Joey who named the band Aerosmith. Joey has become one of the strongest members of Aerosmith over the years, often times being known as the voice of reason. When Tyler and Perry are in their “toxic” moments, it is often Joey who sets the two straight. Joey was also the band member who did the “Banking” for the band, collecting money that was owed to them. Joey is the band member with the least song writing credits. His biggest song writing credit goes to “Pandora’s Box” from the album “Get Your Wings”.
Joey Kramer has been the rocking chair for Aerosmith’s sound since the band began. He has created the drum tracks that has sustained the feel and sound for Aerosmith, which IMHO is just as important as the man behind the microphone or the man playing the guitar……….but we often forget how much of a key ingredient Joey has been all these years to Aerosmith.
A Kickass Drum Solo
The only side project Joey has ever undertaken was with producer, Marti Frederiksen. Joey has contributed over 340 drum sound loops for a series of CD’s known as “Celebrity Loops”. These drum beats and sounds are out there for anyone to sample and use.
Joey Kramer
Personal Information:
Birth Name: Joseph Michael Kramer
Born: June 21, 1950
Current Age: 60
Zodiac Sign: Cusp of Gemini and Cancer
Siblings: 3 younger sisters
Began Music Career: At age 14
First Band: The Medallions
Instrument: Drums
Biography:
Joey Kramer was born in The Bronx, New York. He first began playing the drums at age 14 and joined his first band when he was 15, The Medallions. He got his first drum set, a Kent 3 piece set, by trading his mini-bike. Later, his father took his drums away from him since he didn’t care for the noise, and he borrowed drums from a classmate, Steven Tallarico. This early musical bond laid down the tracks that would last these two friends for 4 decades. Tyler was also a great coach for Joey in Aerosmith’s early years. Joey and Steven frequently have fun together in the studio:
Joey, a friend of Steven Tyler, was asked by Tyler to join up with him, Perry, and Hamilton in 1970, since the young band was in need of a drummer. Of course, when Joey was asked to join the band, they weren’t called Aerosmith; in fact, it was Joey who named the band Aerosmith. Joey has become one of the strongest members of Aerosmith over the years, often times being known as the voice of reason. When Tyler and Perry are in their “toxic” moments, it is often Joey who sets the two straight. Joey was also the band member who did the “Banking” for the band, collecting money that was owed to them. Joey is the band member with the least song writing credits. His biggest song writing credit goes to “Pandora’s Box” from the album “Get Your Wings”.
Joey Kramer has been the rocking chair for Aerosmith’s sound since the band began. He has created the drum tracks that has sustained the feel and sound for Aerosmith, which IMHO is just as important as the man behind the microphone or the man playing the guitar……….but we often forget how much of a key ingredient Joey has been all these years to Aerosmith.
A Kickass Drum Solo
The only side project Joey has ever undertaken was with producer, Marti Frederiksen. Joey has contributed over 340 drum sound loops for a series of CD’s known as “Celebrity Loops”. These drum beats and sounds are out there for anyone to sample and use.
