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My Take
Kramer is the engine room of Aerosmith, and that is no small thing for a band built on swagger. His drumming has a deep, funky pocket that gives tracks like Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion their irresistible groove. He is famously the one who came up with the band's name, which feels fitting for someone whose feel and timing are so central to their sound. Beyond the kit, his openness about mental health and burnout over the years has been quietly meaningful. He never chased the frontman glory, but a drummer this solid is exactly why Aerosmith could keep rocking for half a century.
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Overview
Joey Kramer (born June 21, 1950) is an American rock drummer from the Bronx, New York, best known as the longtime drummer of Aerosmith. He studied at Berklee College of Music and helped found the band in 1970. He is credited with naming Aerosmith and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the group in 2001.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joey Kramer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーイ・クレイマー
- Reading
- じょーい・くれいまー
- Born
- June 21, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Rock drummer / Songwriter / Musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Roosevelt High School
- University
- Berklee College of Music
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/joeykramer
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey%20Kramer
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%20(%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q848601
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Joey Kramer born?
Born June 21, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Joey Kramer from?
Joey Kramer is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Joey Kramer do?
Joey Kramer works as Rock drummer, Songwriter, Musician.
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