Tony Perry
Tony Perry | |
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Background information | |
Origin | San Diego, California |
Genres | Post-hardcore, progressive rock, experimental rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, musician |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Equal Vision, Fearless |
Website | piercetheveil |
Tony Perry is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil.
Biography
Perry joined Pierce the Veil in 2007, alongside bassist Jaime Preciado, a year after the band released their debut record, A Flair for the Dramatic. In the following years, Perry released three albums with the band, Selfish Machines, Collide with the Sky, and Misadventures.
He has toured in North America, South America, Australia, Asia and Europe several times. Perry has performed at many big music festivals such as Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Reading and Leeds, Warped Tour, Soundwave Festival and Slam Dunk Festival. Pierce The Veil has shared the stage with acts such as Bring Me the Horizon, Black Veil Brides, All Time Low, Sleeping with Sirens, Tonight Alive and A Day to Remember. Perry won Best Guitarist at the 2015 APMA Awards.[1]
Personal life
Perry is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist.[2]
References
- ^ Tyler Sharp: Alternative Press: Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs
- ^ PETA2: Pierce The Veil Loves Animals