Joe Perry is “doing well” after weekend health scare

By Scott Munro
( Classic Rock )
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Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry gives fans a health update after reportedly collapsing backstage in New York on Saturday

(Image credit: Noam Galai - Getty)

Joe Perry has checked in with a health update after reportedly collapsing after a show in New York on Saturday night.

The Aerosmith guitarist appeared onstage with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden at the weekend, but took unwell backstage. He was treated by paramedics who gave him oxygen before taking him to hospital.

There’s been no word since then on his condition, but Perry tweeted last night: “Doing well, thanks for all the love and support!”

He also paid his respects to comic legend Stan Lee on Twitter by posting a picture of the two of them together, with the caption: “With Stan Lee at The Hollywood Bowl in 2012. Rest In Peace Stan!”

Perry was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp in Florida, but his representative reported that he’s expected to return to his live commitments later this month.

In July 2016, Perry was rushed to hospital after falling ill on stage with the Hollywood Vampires, with the band subsequently cancelling a planned appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 

Scott Munro
Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving to the e-commerce team in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, the Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald newspapers, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.