Aerosmith’s Joe Perry comes out of the closet

By Michelle Malkin  •  October 30, 2008 11:51 AM

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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  1. #101
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    “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.”

    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….

  2. #102
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:38 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    MM, guitar hero is a blast! We’re getting the Areosmith version in the house for Christmas.

    We can do our Repub thizzle!

  3. #103
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm, abstractmind said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:34 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:27 pm, abstractmind said:
    Heeeee’s baaaaack. How long do we have you for before the next hiatus?

    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!

  4. #104
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:43 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm, abstractmind said:

    Just pulling your leg. I hope all is well.

  5. #105
    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:54 pm, neocon527 said:

    SHUT UP AND SING!

  6. #106
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:04 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Joe the Plumber…
    now…
    Joe the Guitarist!

    Awesome!

  7. #107
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:19 pm, Flyoverman said:

    That’s a hoooooah!

  8. #108
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:20 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, Auggie Dog said:

    It’s to Bad joe is stuck in this blue wasteland called Massachusetts. No matter how many of us vote for McCain, you know this state will still be blue. But I still vote in every election anyway.

    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.

  9. #109
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm, psionickender said:

    How odd from someone from Massachusetts to endorse a Republican. I guess that makes The Perrys and my family the only ones.

    Oh, there are a few of us around – and we just added another one to the voter rolls (raised him ourselves!) ;)

  10. #110
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, beachmom said:

    Cool!
    I’ve always loved Aerosmith.
    Saw them at the Garden in 1976.

  11. #111
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:29 pm, beachmom said:

    Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm, psionickender said:

    How odd from someone from Massachusetts to endorse a Republican. I guess that makes The Perrys and my family the only ones.

    Oh, there are a few of us around – and we just added another one to the voter rolls (raised him ourselves!) ;)

    There are a few of us up here in the People’s Socialist State of Maine too.
    Formerly known as Massachusetts. :)

  12. #112
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    Wow. Almost had me. Little misleading, I’m sure intentional.

  13. #113
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:38 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:29 pm, beachmom said:

    There are a few of us up here in the People’s Socialist State of Maine too.
    Formerly known as Massachusetts. :)

    Yup – some of them from my extensive extended family.

    You are not alone. :D

  14. #114
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:43 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, beachmom said:

    Cool!
    I’ve always loved Aerosmith.
    Saw them at the Garden in 1976.

    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. :cool:

  15. #115
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    Wow. Almost had me. Little misleading, I’m sure intentional.

    Not sure I’m tracking you. To which post are you referring?

  16. #116
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    Wayfaring Stranger said:
    On October 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm,

    Silkyinfamous said:

    Wow. Almost had me. Little misleading, I’m sure intentional.

    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.

  17. #117
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:05 pm, DaveC said:

    the headline reminded me of See-Dub’s classic ‘Good News’/ Bad News posts..

  18. #118
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:06 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    Never mind…. :roll: (especially as that isn’t posted anywhere here).

  19. #119
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    Aerosmith’s Joe Perry comes out of the closet

  20. #120
    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm, MDH3 said:

    good one, Michelle.

  21. #121
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

    On October 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, Silkyinfamous said:

    Aerosmith’s Joe Perry comes out of the closet

    Oh – sorry. I get too serious sometimes for my own good. :oops:

  22. #122
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm, mattm said:

    …“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.”

    That little line will make a few moonbats explode. How cool would it have been if he was on the trail for McCain.

  23. #123
    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.

  24. #124
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:26 pm, frostrt said:

    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.

  25. #125
    On October 30th, 2008 at 4:32 pm, ErinF said:

    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.

  26. #126
    On October 30th, 2008 at 5:48 pm, JuniperLimb said:

    Fabulous! Great to hear

  27. #127
    On October 30th, 2008 at 6:52 pm, jagman said:

    Heard a rumor that next year there will be a Guitar Hero/Beatles version. I gotta get that!

  28. #128
    On October 30th, 2008 at 7:13 pm, rightwingrocker said:

    It’s great to know there are rockers out there who aren’t liberal scum.

    RWR
    http://www.rightwingrocker.com

  29. #129
    On October 30th, 2008 at 8:27 pm, starlightwoman said:

    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.

  30. #130
    On October 30th, 2008 at 8:56 pm, keystone said:

    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. ;)

  31. #131
    On October 30th, 2008 at 10:19 pm, swassociates said:

    Since Joe and the Nuge are buddies this is no surprise to me.

  32. #132
    On October 31st, 2008 at 11:59 am, jrgdds said:

    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.

  33. #133
    On October 31st, 2008 at 3:06 pm, iowavette said:

    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.

  34. #134
    On October 31st, 2008 at 3:08 pm, iowavette said:

    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.

  35. #135
    On November 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 am, erikwhittington said:

    now i know why I’ve been a fan since done with mirrors!

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