Joseph Michael Kramer (born June 21, 1950) is the American drummer for the hard rock band Aerosmith. Kramer was born and raised into a Jewish family. He has become a born again Christian.
Kramer was born in the Bronx, New York City, the son of Doris and Mickey Kramer, a businessman. His memoir, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, was released on June 30, 2009. Kramer is credited with originating the name Aerosmith.
Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour as Founding Member Sits Out to Focus on 'Family and Health'
etonline.comA post shared by Aerosmith (@aerosmith)In a press release announcing the news, the band revealed that Joey Kramer will not be joining this tour run. «While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health,» a statement reads. «Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.»Alongside the announcement, Aerosmith released a star-studded video snippet in which the world watches in disbelief as the news of their final trek unfolds.
In the end, comedian and fellow Boston native Bill Burr calls frontman Steven Tyler at «Aerosmith HQ» to confirm whether it's really the end of the road for the diamond-certified rock legends after more than 50 years together.«It's true.
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