Joey Kramer

For the actor, see Joey Cramer.

Joey Kramer
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Michael Kramer
Also known as	Kramedog
Born	(1950-06-21) June 21, 1950
Origin	The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Columbia, Geffen
Associated acts	Aerosmith
Website	www.joeykramer.com

Joseph Michael "Joey" Kramer (born June 21, 1950, The Bronx, New York City, United States) is the drummer for the American hard rock band Aerosmith.

Kramer's book, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, about his career and struggles with depression, was released on June 30, 2009.

Joey married his girlfriend Linda in 2009. They currently reside in Marshfield, Massachusetts and Georgetown, Texas.

A powerful drummer, Joey has been known to amuse concertgoers during his drum solos by striking the drums with his arms, legs, toes, elbows and even his forehead.

He made a guest appearance in the 22nd season of The Simpsons in the episode The Ned-Liest Catch as a former partner of Bart's teacher Mrs. Krabappel, as told in the 3rd season episode Flaming Moe's, which featured the whole of Aerosmith, the first band to guest star on the show.^{[citation needed]}

In June 2011, Joey did a fan Q&A and revealed his open-mindedness to outside writers, stating he does not care about it as long as it's all 5 members of Aerosmith playing the material written.

Aerosmith Songs Written

The following Aerosmith songs have a writing credit given to Joey Kramer

1. "Pandora's Box" from Get Your Wings
2. "Kings and Queens" from Draw the Line
3. "The Hand That Feeds" from Draw The Line
4. "The Hop" from Done With Mirrors
5. "The Movie" from Permanent Vacation"
6. "Beautiful" from Music From Another Dimension!
7. "Lover Alot" from Music From Another Dimension!
8. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" from Music From Another Dimension!
9. "Closer" from Music From Another Dimension!

Equipment

Joey uses Zildjian cymbals and sticks, Ludwig drums and Remo heads.

Drums

Joey Kramer Signature kit in Orange Sparkle Laquer with White Powder-Coated hardware

• 14" X 24" Bass drum
• 9" X 13" Tom
• 16" X 16" Floor tom
• 16" X 18" Floor tom
• 6.5" X 14" Joey Kramer Signature Snare drum

External links

• joeykramer.com