Do you like classic rock songs? Well, if you prefer it, then you can't miss the legendary American classic rock band, Aerosmith. Regarding the music, we talk so much about its beats, and the man behind the beat of all Aerosmith songs is none other than a legendary drummer, Joey Kramer.
Despite the long successful years of a half-century (1970-present), Joey Kramer did not perform with his band (Aerosmith) during Musicares' Award ceremony. Joey, along with his band member Steven Tyler, Joey Perry, and Tom Hamilton, jointly received the MusiCares' Person of the Year Award on 24 January 2020 on Podium. However, fans missed the original taste of drum beats that they have been listening for fifty years.
During the award ceremony, Joey spoke after the lead vocalist, Steven Tyler, thanking his supportive wife, fans, and music lovers. After that, Aerosmith performed four songs, including Big Ten Inch, Sweet Emotion, Dream On, and Train Kept A-Rollin' with John Douglas on the drum and Alice Cooper and Johhny Depp in vocals. Steven, while starting their performance, called Joey with respect.
'Joey Kramer, where are you? We love you, man.'
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Joey Filed A Lawsuit Against His Band, Aerosmith
Joey has been far from the role of drummer for Aerosmith for six months due to an injury. It appears that Joey felt underestimated by his band members who demanded him to audition to prove that he could play drums at 'an appropriate level.' Sources mentioned he failed the test.
Later, Joey filed a lawsuit hoping that it would resolve his issues until the MusiCares' ceremony and Grammy Awards. However, the judge ruled against him, which was the main reason for not performing with his band during the MusiCares' Person of the Year Award at the LA Convention Center.
Joey Kramer's Drum Setup
Joey's music career of more than fifty years reflects his masterpiece art in a drum setup. Usually, he prefers a 15 inch-A Custom Rezo Hi-Hats, 20 inch-A Zildjian Crash Ride, 19 inch-A Custom Projection Crash, and 21 inch-A Zildjian Mega Bell Ride.
Joey Kramer's drum set (©: pearldrum.com)
Besides, the following sets of drum come to Joey Kramer's preference:
• 24x18 bass drum
• 16x16 floor tom
• 14x6.5 Hybrid Exotic Cast Aluminum snare drum
• P3000C Demon Chain pedal
• BC1030 boom stands
• 24x18 bass drum
• 14x6.5 UltraCast snare drum
• 24x18 bass drum
• 16x16 floor tom
• 14x6.5 Sensitone Elite brass snare drum
How Much Is Joey Kramer's Net Worth?
The legendary drummer of Aerosmith, Joey Kramer, treasures a net worth of $100 million. Joey has been a part of the classic rock band Aerosmith in the course of fifty years, where they have come with fifteen studio albums, six live albums, sixteen compilation albums, two EPs.
Joey has credited music in the hit credits like Toys In The Attic, Rocks, Permanent Vacation, Pump, and Just Push Play along with Steven Tyler's vocals and Joe Perry's guitar.
Keeping aside his musical journey, Joey owns a coffee shop, Joey Kramer's Rockin' & Roastin', that provides services in Ethiopia, Guatemala & Sumatra roasts. Also, he deals online with his coffee business, where you can buy the products at the lowest price. If you are a coffee lover, then you can visit Joey Kramer's Rockin' & Roastin' for sure.
Available products on Joey Kramer's Rockin' & Roastin' (©: rockinandroastin.com)
Besides that, he has starred in several movies like Be Cool (2005), Wayne's World 2 (1993), and Late Show with David Letterman (1993).
Who Is Joey Kramer? His Bio, Height, And Wife
Joey Kramer is a drummer of American classic rock band Aerosmith for around fifty years. Not only drums, but he was credited with Aerosmith's songs like Can't Stop Lovin' You, Pandora's Box, Kings And Queens, and The Hand That Feeds.
Kramer was born on 21 June 1950 in The Bronx, New York, in the United States. He measures at a decent height of 5 feet and 6 inches tall (1.68 meters).
The legendary Aerosmith's drummer was married to his first wife, April Kramer from 1979 to 2007 with whom he shares two children, namely, Jesse Sky Kramer and his sibling.
Joey is currently married to Linda Kramer, with whom he exchanged the wedding vows on 5 October 2009.