Aerosmith’s Joe Perry comes out of the closet

Well, whaddya know? Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is a lifelong Republican who opposes Obama. The Boston Herald reports:
Aerosmith has generally left the politics to bands like U2 and the Dixie Chicks, but axeman Joe Perry says national security and economic woes have prompted him to split from the rest of the entertainment world and throw his support behind John McCain.
“We pretty much stay out of it, but seeing so many people come out for Obama, I just felt like ‘What the hell, I might as well raise my hand for this side,” Perry said from his Duxbury home.
The Bay State rockers have done a few fund-raisers for the Kennedy family over the years, but Perry’s endorsement of McCain marks a first for the platinum-selling guitarist/songwriter.
…“I’ve been a hardcore Republican my whole life,” he told the Herald. “My mother and father drilled into me from the very start that if you work hard and be positive, you’ll get what you’re working for. I guess I’m living proof of that.”
…“I’m an optimist. It ain’t over till its over,” he said. “I think that he’s got a chance.”
Crank up your lunchtime video — the Guitar Hero version of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way:”
And another:
Guess you know what I want for Christmas!
(Hat tip - LaShawn Barber)
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I got ya beat, I still have it on 8 track
Heeeee’s baaaaack. How long do we have you for before the next hiatus?
So when do we get a video of you rocking out to Guitar Hero, Michelle?
Steven Tyler too? I think this is just a bit too much for me to handle!
Nice. Yes, celebrity endorsements are mostly a yawn, but we’re surprised because we’re so used to seeing celebrities on the left. I always liked these guys, so this is cool….
MM, guitar hero is a blast! We’re getting the Areosmith version in the house for Christmas.
We can do our Repub thizzle!
I’ll try to log in more often, i promise! things are just…complicated..right now
i’ll try to be here more often though!
Just pulling your leg. I hope all is well.
SHUT UP AND SING!
Joe the Plumber…
now…
Joe the Guitarist!
Awesome!
That’s a hoooooah!
On October 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, Auggie Dog said:
I still live in hope that someday enough red will seep into the blue, and the Bog State will go for a conservative President, just like we did once for Reagan.
Not holding out a lot of hope for this go round, but not giving up either.
On October 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm, psionickender said:
Oh, there are a few of us around – and we just added another one to the voter rolls (raised him ourselves!)
Cool!
I’ve always loved Aerosmith.
Saw them at the Garden in 1976.
Wow. Almost had me. Little misleading, I’m sure intentional.
On October 30th, 2008 at 2:29 pm, beachmom said:
Yup – some of them from my extensive extended family.
You are not alone.
On October 30th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, beachmom said:
Ah, yes! The original Boston Garden (though at least TD Banknorth had the good sense to include Garden when they got the naming rights to the new one).
My Dude and I have some good memories from the old Garden.
On October 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, Silkyinfamous said:
Not sure I’m tracking you. To which post are you referring?
Wayfaring Stranger said:
On October 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm,
Not sure I’m tracking you. To which post are you referring?
That Joe Perry was gay and was wondering why it was on this site.
the headline reminded me of See-Dub’s classic ‘Good News’/ Bad News posts..
Never mind….
(especially as that isn’t posted anywhere here).
good one, Michelle.
On October 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, Silkyinfamous said:
Oh – sorry. I get too serious sometimes for my own good.
That little line will make a few moonbats explode. How cool would it have been if he was on the trail for McCain.
sorry, I’m still reeling from Cloris Leachman being voted off “Dancing with Stars”….but glad we have a band member on our side.
On October 30th, 2008 at 4:21 pm, thejim said:
sorry, I’m still reeling from Cloris Leachman being voted off “Dancing with Stars”….but glad we have a band member on our side.
She was a hoot-and-a-half! But don’t worry; I doubt very much they’ve seen the last of her. She’ll continue to pop up in the audience, and Bergeron would be a fool not to take the mike over to her occasionally. She’s worth her weight in comic gold, dancing or not.
Awesome! You know, I think more and more, conservative celebs may come forward, thus helping their careers. America is sick of leftist airhead snob celebs.
Fabulous! Great to hear
Heard a rumor that next year there will be a Guitar Hero/Beatles version. I gotta get that!
It’s great to know there are rockers out there who aren’t liberal scum.
RWR
http://www.rightwingrocker.com
I saw Aerosmith 2 years ago next month – great show – they actually played an Al Gore piece prior to the show. This is nice to know that not everyone in the band plays the Demowhiner card.
Glad he felt strong enough about his convictions to go public about it. Aerosmith is too big for there to be any backlash against Joe and the group.
MM,
I played Guitar Hero once. FUN! I would love to own it but I’m afraid I’ll become addicted to it and never put it down.
Since Joe and the Nuge are buddies this is no surprise to me.
As Laura Ingraham said, Shut up and Sing! Why any musician would take a strident political position when they depend on the public buying their music is beyond me. In this country,they are going to agitate half of their audience and lose sales. I have not bought any new Bruce Springsteen music in years. I find it impossible to enjoy his music without thinking about his political drivel. At least I can keep Aerosmith on my playlist along with Ted Nugent. And thank God Roger Waters left Pink Floyd years before he came out for Obama. I would hate to have to give them up.
Hmmmm, Jonny Lang’s a ‘Pub? He didn’t show this year at Stir Cove but I’ll definitely resume attendance at his concerts if he does. I’d go anyway but knowing there’s critical thinking behind the licks is another motivator. Same thing with Aerosmith. I already have their CDs, but now will enjoy them that much more.
Furthermore, Ted Nugent is supremely American. I caught him on the commie Bourdain’s show. Tony had nothing for him because Ted is sincere, honest and always in your face. I enjoy Bourdain as well but his NY socialist creds are aways right out there ready for inspection.
now i know why I’ve been a fan since done with mirrors!