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{{Infobox musical artist| <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Franky Perez
| image =
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Frank Xavier Perez
| origin = [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], US<ref name="Classic Rock">{{cite web
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| first =
| title = 10 Things You Didn't Know About Franky Perez
| work = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]
| date = July 3, 2009
| url = http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-franky-perez/}}</ref>
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, drums, bass, percussion,
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[hard rock]], [[Rock and Roll]], [[Blues]]
| occupation = Musician, entertainer, singer-songwriter
| years_active = 2002–present
| label = [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
| associated_acts = [[Apocalyptica]], [[Scars on Broadway]], FXP, [[DKFXP]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Franky Perez and The Truth]], [[Pusher Jones]], [[Camp Freddy]], [[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]], Junkhole
| website = [http://www.fxptheartist.com/ www.fxptheartist.com]
}}
'''Franky Perez''' is an [[United States|American]] musician best known as a solo artist, singer of Finnish Cello-based rock band [[Apocalyptica]], and as former guitarist for [[Scars on Broadway]]. He has released three solo albums, ''Poor Man's Son'', ''My 4th of July'' and ''ADDICT'', and performed with former [[Guns N' Roses]] guitarist [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] in his live band before Slash assembled the touring band that backed him during his first full solo tour with [[Myles Kennedy]]. Perez has also collaborated with Slash's VR bandmate [[Dave Kushner]], releasing songs under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]], as well as the [[Internet band|virtual band]] Pusher Jones, contributing the song "Count Me Out" to the [[The Avengers (soundtrack)|''The Avengers'' soundtrack]].


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Perez, also known as "The Cuban Missile" because his voice will blow you away; has performed with a number of all star cover bands over the years including [[Camp Freddy]], [[Ducati All-Stars]], [[Royal Machines]], [[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]] As of 2014, Perez is the singer of Finnish metal band [[Apocalyptica]].

==Biography==
===Solo (2002–present)===
Perez is the son of Cuban and Spanish immigrants; his mother was a folk singer and poet who would perform at various functions, with her young son right beside her providing backing vocals and on occasion playing the spoons or whatever other makeshift instruments he could find. A natural talent, by 15 he was already a seasoned veteran of the Las Vegas music scene, performing at bars and venues he wasn’t even old enough to attend.

It was no surprise to anyone when Lava/Atlantic Records snapped him up, and his debut self-produced album “Poor Man’s Son” was released in 2003 to critical acclaim. Containing 17 tracks of impassioned honest songwriting, it led AllMusic to state that “he successfully experiments with a buffet of tastes including sultry blues, roots rock, and anthemic pop." VH1 soon picked up the video for the single "Something Crazy” and CMT.com listed the album on their list of top 20 gems of 2003.

After touring in support of his Atlantic release, Perez returned to his native Las Vegas to write and re-charge and in the winter of 2004, recorded his second album, ‘My 4th of July’ in the intimacy of his own home. Fulfilling a need to create a body of work that was true to his own vision and himself, Perez produced and played his own drum parts, guitar, keyboards, and sang vocals at his own pace in his own control room. Having the freedom to press 'record' whenever he wanted, he produced a body of work with a cohesiveness and honesty of which Perez is incredibly proud. The songwriting is tight, well-crafted, and highly accessible. The production is both dynamic and pleasing while allowing Perez the freedom to express his clear and soulful voice. ‘My 4th Of July’ was released in 2005 and Perez spent much of that year and 2006 touring in support of the album.

In 2008 Perez joined band Scars on Broadway (Interscope) with Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan (both of the band System of a Down). Assuming the role of guitarist, the band played their first show at the historic Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles with the album release following closely in July that same year.

Even before the Scars On Broadway tour had come to an end, the music industry was already sitting up and taking notice of the now heavily bearded guitarist. Recruited to lend his vocals to Camp Freddy’s live shows on continual and numerous occasions, in 2009, legendary guitarist Slash, confirmed his live band Slash & Friends and announced Perez on vocals. Perez had also formed a new collaboration with Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and tracks began appearing online under the moniker ‘DKFXP’. Initially offered as free downloads, it wasn’t long before they got the call saying Meat Loaf had heard ‘Party of One’ and wanted to make it his own. The track would be recorded by Meat Loaf and released on his 2012 album ‘Hell in a Hand Basket’.

It was this same year that Perez would also get the call to lend his vocals to a cover of ‘Slip Kid’ with Anvil for the FX television series ‘Sons of Anarchy’ – a relationship that continued through its 7th and final season. Perez also performs live as a member of the Sons Of Anarchy band The Forest Rangers featuring Katey Sagal. The Forest Rangers are booked to appear at 2015's Stage Coach Festival.

A band composed of musicians and Ducati enthusiasts, calling themselves the Ducati All-Stars, featured Perez on vocals, Billy Morrison (The Cult), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Chris Wyse (The Cult), Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Donovan Leitch (Camp Freddy) and Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray). Their debut performance was at the Roxy Theatre on January 2 and that spring they set off on an acoustic West Coast tour. Riding from LA to Seattle, playing low key intimate shows, the tour married up Rock n Roll and Motorcycles proving that the 2 combined does not, in the words of Billy Morrison, always mean “long haired hippies and choppers’.

Tour done, Perez would now draw from his 2004 recording experience when he and industry legend David "Beno" Benvinesti discovered 15-year-old Jackson Guthy and took on the role of mentor/producer/songwriter. A year spent in development and with a performance on Ellen already under the now 16-year-old Jacksons’ belt, Perez also worked tirelessly with him on his live show that saw Jackson through arena tours across the US with Big Time Rush and One Direction, as well as securing him a deal with Universal Republic.

In 2012, Perez along with Dave Kushner/Velvet Revolver, Scott Shriner/Weezer, Joey Castillo/Queens Of The Stone Age, and Dave Warren/The Simpsons formed PusherJones and released an EP. The single 'Count Me Out,’ written by Perez and Kushner, was featured on the soundtrack for The Avengers.

That same year Perez was bestowed the honor of being the vocalist for The Doors at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles, California.

Franky Perez has always been a prolific artist but 2013 proved to be one of the most creative of his career. With two albums worth of new material, he released his third studio album entitled ADDICT. Songs from ADDICT were included throughout the Sons Of Anarchy 7th and final season and will be featured in the Sons Of Anarchy documentary set for a 2015 release. "Stay" from the "Addict" LP (available on iTunes) made it into the "Songpickr: 2014 Best Songs of the Year" The playlist is available for all Spotify users worldwide. It currently has over 67.000 followers and many more listeners with the majority of streams coming from the US, Australia, UK and Germany.

In Late 2014 Franky was chosen to join Finnish rock band Apocalyptica. Having collaborated with artists like Gavin Rossdale (BUSH), Dave Lombardo (SLAYER) and Ville Valo (HIM) on past studio albums, Apocalyptica decided to take on a new musical challenge: For the upcoming LP, the band worked with Franky as exclusive singer on the vocal tracks — this time not only during production, but for the whole cycle, including the tour. The new Apocalyptica album titled Shadowmaker was produced by Grammy award-winning producer Nick Ruskulenicz and mixed by Greg Fidelman and is set for a spring 2015 release. The release of the Shadowmaker LP will be supported by an 18-month world tour.

In 2017 Franky Perez And The Truth embarked on a tour of the United States and Europe. All projects are on going.

===Scars on Broadway (2008–2012)===
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After recording an album and posting their first track online, titled "They Say", Scars on Broadway collaborators [[Daron Malakian]] and [[John Dolmayan]] (both formerly of [[System of a Down]]) recruited new members to perform for upcoming live shows.<ref name="SOB AMG">{{cite web
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| first = Chris
| title = Scars on Broadway Biography
| publisher = [[Allmusic]]
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| url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p1058963/biography|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> Added to the lineup were Perez, on guitar, [[Dominic Cifarelli]], on bass, and Danny Shamoun on keyboards and percussion. They played their first live show in April 2008, at the Whisky a Go Go, and played the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella Festival]] in the same month.<ref name="Classic Rock"/><ref name="SOB AMG"/> The group's debut album, ''[[Scars on Broadway (album)|Scars on Broadway]]'', was released in July the same year.<ref name="SOB AMG"/> In August they announced their first North American tour in support of their debut release, while also releasing a music video for the track "World Long Gone",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103710 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 29, 2008 |title=VELVET SCARS ON BROADWAY: More 'World Long Gone' Video Details Revealed}}</ref> however the tour was canceled by Malakian for "compelling reasons".<ref name="Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106521 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 9, 2008 |title=SCARS ON BROADWAY's DARON MALAKIAN Has 'Compelling Reasons' For Cancelling Tour}}</ref> Perez addressed the fans about the tour cancellation saying:

{{cquote|'I know the news has been extremely shocking to all of you. However, I know that Daron has compelling reasons to not continue with the tour at this time. I wanted to take the time to thank him and John for giving me such an incredible opportunity to do what I love and to be a part of an amazing band with undeniable talent. They are like brothers to me and with time our band became like family which made the news even harder to swallow. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for all of your support and for welcoming us with open arms. I hope you will continue supporting us no matter where this journey leads us. Each member of Scars has a deep love and passion for music that will never die. With that said, this is not a goodbye, but a see you later.'<ref name="Blabbermouth.net"/>}}

Almost a year after the tour cancellation, Scars on Broadway announced they were to tour U.S. Army bases in Iraq without Malakian. Perez stated that "we all wish that our brother D [Malakian] would come as well, but he has other commitments in the States. He has given us his blessing to go perform and supports the cause completely."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125785 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 24, 2009 |title=SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Touring Army Bases in Iraq}}</ref> In the same year, Malakian, Dolmayan, former System of a Down bassist [[Shavo Odadjian]] and Perez performed together at Odadjian's Halloween party at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on October 31, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129689 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=November 2, 2009 |title=SYSTEM OF A DOWN Members Reunite For Halloween Performance}}</ref>

On April 13, 2010, Scars on Broadway announced that they were performing a comeback show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Sunday, May 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138438 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 13, 2010 |title=SCARS ON BROADWAY Announces Comeback Show}}</ref> During the show, they debuted a new song, reportedly titled "Talkin' Shit", and were joined on stage by Shavo Odadjian, on third guitar, for two songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139522 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 3, 2010 |title=SCARS ON BROADWAY Returns To Live Stage After 17-Month Absence; Video Available}}</ref>

On September 22, 2012, Scars on Broadway performed their first concert in over 2 years at the Epicenter festival in Irvine, Ca. Franky Perez did not appear, and he confirmed on Facebook that he was no longer in the band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook Wall Post|last=Perez|first=Franky|url=https://www.facebook.com/FrankyPerezOfficial/posts/10151227361780056|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=September 27, 2012}}</ref>

===Other work===
In 2009, [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] announced that Perez was part of his live band, along with [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]], [[Chris Chaney]], [[Jason Bonham]] and [[Teddy Andreadis]], to perform at his headlining appearance at the Quart Festival on June 30 in Kristiansand, Norway.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121374 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=June 4, 2009 |title=SLASH at Norway's QUART Festival: More Details Revealed}}</ref> He was once again part of Slash's live band, this time on lead vocals, at his show in Las Vegas on October 2 the same year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127770 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 28, 2009 |title=SLASH Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128160 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 5, 2009 |title=SLASH And Friends Perform in Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available}}</ref> On September 10, Perez performed at the [[Ozzy Osbourne]] tribute at the House of Blues in West Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=SLIPKNOT, SCARS ON BROADWAY, BILLY IDOL Members Perform at OZZY OSBOURNE Tribute}}</ref> Guests at the tribute included [[Henry Rollins]], [[Tommy Lee]], Slash, [[Billy Bob Thornton]], [[Lemmy]] and [[Corey Taylor]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=SLASH, LEMMY, TOMMY LEE Honor OZZY OSBOURNE at SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL}}</ref>

On June 20, 2009, Perez announced via his official Myspace that he was in the studio collaborating with Velvet Revolver guitarist [[Dave Kushner]].<ref name="Classic Rock"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=495857456 |work=MySpace |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=June 20, 2009 |title=Me And Kush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125478 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=August 18, 2009 |title=VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist DAVE KUSHNER Receives 2009 EMMY Nomination}}</ref> The songs recorded were released under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]] (a combination of both Perez and Kushner's initials), the first released on September 19 titled ''Party of One''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=510877971 |work=MySpace |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=September 19, 2009 |title=Party of One – Free Download}}</ref> On November 16, another song, titled ''The Collapse'', was made available to download.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=518681399 |work=MySpace |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=November 16, 2009 |title=Free FXP Mp3}}</ref> On December 1, Perez listed all the songs that had been released for free previously, as well as the codes to download them, including the song ''Beyond the Wire'' which was previously only available to US troops serving in the war.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=520649067 |work=MySpace |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Codes for FXP songs posted to date}}</ref>

In October, Perez stated on his Twitter account that he and Kushner were jamming with [[Weezer]] bassist [[Scott Shriner]] and his Scars on Broadway bandmate, drummer [[John Dolmayan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://twitter.com/FrankyPerez/status/4896967770 |work=Twitter |accessdate=2010-02-02 |date=October 15, 2009 |title=Scott Shriner, Dave Kushner, John Dolmayan, and I got together...}}</ref>

Also in 2009, Perez recorded a cover of [[The Who]]'s [[Slip Kid]] with [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] group [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]], released on ''[[Sons of Anarchy#Music|Sons of Anarchy: North Country]]'', a five-song [[Extended play|EP]] featuring music from the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] television series "[[Sons of Anarchy]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 30, 2009 |title=ANVIL, SCARS ON BROADWAY Guitarist Cover THE WHO For 'Sons of Anarchy' EP}}</ref> In 2012, Perez performed a cover of Stevie Wonder's, "Higher Ground" for the fifth-season soundtrack of 'Sons of Anarchy', along with Sons of Anarchy house band, The Forest Rangers.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Higher-Ground-From-Sons-Anarchy/dp/B00950HB8U</ref>

In 2010, a cover band of musicians and [[Ducati]] enthusiasts, called Ducati All-Stars, was announced featuring guitarists [[Billy Morrison]] (Camp Freddy, [[The Cult (band)|The Cult]], [[Circus Diablo]]), [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]] ([[Sex Pistols]]), [[Steve Stevens]] ([[Billy Idol]]), [[Chris Wyse]] (The Cult) on bass, Jason Bonham ([[Led Zeppelin]]) on drums, and [[Donovan Leitch (actor)|Donovan Leitch]] (Camp Freddy), [[Mark McGrath]] ([[Sugar Ray]]) and Perez on vocals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=132338126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 21, 2009 |title=JASON BONHAM, STEVE JONES, CHRIS WYSE To Perform As DUCATI ALL-STARS}}</ref> They played their first show at the Roxy Theatre, Saturday, January 2. The group plan on performing more shows, including a possible tour of the West Coast and overseas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133004 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=January 6, 2010 |title=DUCATI ALL-STARS Concert Packs The Roxy Theatre on Sunset}}</ref>

After performing together at the "Giving 2010" benefit event on May 3, 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139346 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 29, 2010 |title=MATT SORUM, TRACII GUNS, PHIL SOUSSAN To Perform At 'Giving 2010'}}</ref> Perez formed the cover band "Carnival of Dogs" with [[Matt Sorum]] (Velvet Revolver, Camp Freddy, formerly of [[Guns N' Roses]] and The Cult), [[Tracii Guns]] ([[L.A. Guns]], [[Brides of Destruction]]) and [[Phil Soussan]] (formerly of Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol and [[Vince Neil]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140530 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 22, 2010 |title=VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces in CARNIVAL OF DOGS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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| title = New Covers Supergroup Is Formed
| work = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]
| date = May 24, 2010
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Perez has performed with the cover band [[Camp Freddy]] on numerous occasions over the years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 10, 2008 |title=SLASH, CHESTER BENNINGTON, BILLY DUFFY Jam With CAMP FREDDY in Hollywood}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131567 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 7, 2009 |title=FRED DURST Performs AEROSMITH's 'Sweet Emotion' With CAMP FREDDY; Video Available}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136285 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 7, 2010 |title=CAMP FREDDY Performs at Pre-OSCARS Party in Hollywood; Video Available}}</ref>

As of 2015, he is the exclusive singer on the vocal tracks for the new [[Apocalyptica]] album, ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]''. He will also sing on the subsequent live shows.<ref name=rockpit>{{cite web|last1=Schizodeluxe|first1=Andrew|title=Apocalyptica talks to The Rockpit|url=http://www.therockpit.net/2014/Apocalyptica%20Eicca%20Toppinen%20%E2%80%93%20Interview.php|website=The Rockpit|accessdate=20 April 2015|date=14 January 2015}}</ref> Regarding the possibility of having him as an official member, Apocalyptica co-founder [[Eicca Toppinen]] said "it's too early to think about it but nothing is decided! Now we got the record done and then we will have touring more or less for 2 years and at the end of that time or sometime during those 2 years we will know. But it wouldn't be an impossible option to have Franky [...]".<ref name=rockpit/>

==Discography==
;Studio albums
* ''Poor Man's Son'' (2003)
* ''My 4th of July'' (2005)
* ''ADDICT'' (2014)

;with Apocalyptica
* ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]'' (2015)

==References==
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