Nick Perri
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | Rock music Alternative |
| Instruments | Lead Guitar Rhythm Guitar Bass |
| Associated acts | Shinedown Perry Farrell Silvertide Matt Sorum SINAI Christina Perri |
Nick Perri (born: Nicholas B. Perri) is a professional lead guitarist, songwriter, producer-engineer, and business owner. He has played for the platinum bands/artists Shinedown, Perry Farrell, Silvertide, Matt Sorum, SINAI, and Christina Perri. In 2009 Perri launched "PERRI INK. LLC" as a parent company for his future endeavors off stage. In 2011 the company's first product was debuted: boutique electric guitars.[1][2][3] Later that year he started releasing Instrumental singles under the moniker Nick Perri Music, [4] and on Oct 3rd opened the doors to the PERRI INK. Cartel, his 1st retail store.[5][6]
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[edit] Personal life
Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb with his younger sister, singer-songwriter Christina Perri, who wrote the song Jar of Hearts. He attended Father Judge High School for three years, and Bensalem High School for part of the fourth. During his time there, he was very involved in the theater department, and in his junior year at Judge, had the starring role in The King and I. He married in 2011.
[edit] Career
For the last 11 years Perri has been playing, recording, and touring around the globe,[7] and has bounced between living in Los Angeles and Philadelphia depending on the project.
In 2001 Perri co-founded the Philadelphia based blues-rock group, Silvertide. They released their first EP American Excess in 2002. Their first full album, Show and Tell, was released in 2004. After completion of their debut album in 2003, Silvertide hit the road and toured straight until 2006, with bands such as Van Halen, Velvet Revolver, and Motley Crue.[8]
Following the disbanding of Silvertide, Perri moved back to Los Angeles in 2007 and picked up a role as lead guitarist for Perry Farrell. After touring and playing with Farrell and Satellite Party for a year he left the group and took another lead guitarist role with the modern-rock band Shinedown.[9]
He stayed with them from 2008 through 2009 touring the The Sound of Madness record. On December 18, 2008, Brent Smith announced via Shinedown's website that Perri would be leaving the band.[10]
In 2009 Perri began a stint with drummer Matt Sorum. Perri and Sorum played throughout the year in Los Angeles and Las Vegas with a group called The Darling Stilettos.
In 2010 Perri moved back to Philadelphia, and with former Silvertide frontman Walt Lafty started a new modern-rock band called SINAI. They toured, recorded, and eventually released 4 singles via iTunes before going separate ways in 2011.[11]
Citing his love for custom guitars, custom motorcycles, tattoos, clothing, and old school barber shops as influences for the decision, In October 2011, Perri announced his return to Los Angeles to open the 1st PERRI INK. retail store. The All-American boutique opened its doors for a soft opening on Oct 3rd, followed by a grand opening on November 11, 2011.[12][13][14][15][16]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Silvertide - American Excess (EP) (2003)
- Silvertide - Show and Tell (2004)
- Satellite Party - Ultra Payloaded (2007)
- Shinedown - The Sound of Madness (2008)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
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| 2004 | "Ain't Comin' Home" | 6 | Show and Tell |
| "California Rain" | - | ||
| 2005 | "Blue Jeans" | 12 | |
| "Devil's Daughter" | 18 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri Unveils Line of Perri Ink. Brand Guitars". PremierGuitar. 23 March 2011. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Guitarist_Nick_Perri_Unveils_Line_of_Perri_Ink_Brand_Guitars.aspx. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri Launches Guitar Brand". Vintage Guitar. 23 March 2011. http://www.vintageguitar.com/7093/guitarist-nick-perri-launches-guitar-brand/. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Ex-Shinedown Guitarist Nick Perri Crafts Handmade Guitars". NoiseCreep. 4 May 2011. http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/05/04/ex-shinedown-guitarist-nick-perri-is-crafting-handmade-guitars-b/. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "NICK PERRI LAUNCHES NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSICAL SIDE PROJECT". ARSource. 09 May 2011. http://thearsource.com/archives/nick-perri-launches-new-instrumental-musical-side-project. Retrieved 09 May 2011.
- ^ "Watch the "Making of" Perri Ink. Video". Artist Direct. 29 September 2011. http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/watch-the-making-of-perri-ink-video/9255755. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri to Open Guitar/Tattoo/Piercing/Barber Shop". REVOLVER. 29 September 2011. http://www.revolvermag.com/news/shinedown-and-perry-farrell-guitarist-nick-perri-to-open-store-in-l-a.html. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Nick Perri Announced Plans To Form New Rock Band". ARSource. 17 February 2010. http://thearsource.com/archives/nick-perri. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Nick Perri Announces Plans To Form New Rock Band". PRLOG. 17 February 2010. http://www.prlog.org/10537223-nick-perri-announces-plans-to-form-new-rock-band.html. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
- ^ "Shinedown's Nick Perri". Guitar Player Magazine. 2008. http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/shinedown39s-nick-perri/8885. Retrieved 2008.
- ^ Rockitt, Rob (19 December 2008). "Nick Perri Leaves Shinedown". Hard Rock Hideout. http://hardrockhideout.com/2008/12/19/nick-perri-leaves-shinedown/. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "SINAI now available on iTunes". www.SINAIBAND.com. 10 August 2011. http://sinaiband.net/2011/08/10/straight-as-an-arrow-shake-we-are-more-and-the-american-dream-are-now-available//. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Perri Ink. Cartel Opens One-of-a-Kind Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle Store". Beatweek Magazine. 15 November 2011. http://www.beatweek.com/reviews/12295-perri-ink-cartel-opens-one-of-a-kind-rock-‘n’-roll-lifestyle-store-on-melrose-avenue/. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ "Live Like A VIP". Haute Living. 11 November 2011. http://www.hauteliving.com/2011/11/live-like-a-vip-this-week’s-recommendations-from-the-lifestyle-consultants-at-vip-la-3/. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ "Perri Ink. Cartel". VIP LA Access. 10 November 2011. http://www.viplaaccess.com/2011/11/10/perri-ink-cartel-a-lifestyle-a-general-store-on-melrose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=perri-ink-cartel-a-lifestyle-a-general-store-on-melrose. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ "FORMER PERRY FARRELL GUITARIST TO OPEN THE PERRI INK. CARTEL". All Axess. 29 September 2011. http://www.allaxess.com/guitar-blog/guitar-news/former-perry-farrell-guitarist-to-open-the-perri-ink-cartel. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "This Is The Ultimate Rock Star Shop". Bloody Disgusting. 29 September 2011. http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/music/2139. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
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