Aerosmith guitarist and co-founder Joe Perry will be releasing a new solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII, on May 26 -- a reworked version of his original 2018 record, Sweetzerland Manifesto.
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Perry, on this new version which includes new tracks, alternate vocal appearances, and mixes, updates the original album which also enlisted some big names, including famed guitarist Terry Reid, New York Dolls' David Johansen, and Cheap Trick's Robin Zander. For the first single, Perry has offered up "Fortunate One," featuring singer Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, bassist Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, and Perry's sons Tony and Roman.
"I'm really excited to get this song out," says Perry. "It hadn't been written when the first version of 'Sweetzerland Manifesto' was released. Tony and I wrote it together, and then my old friend Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes sang on it. He knocked it outta the park! We started it in L.A, recorded it in London, and Chris sang on it... and bang! Doesn't get better than that! Really proud of this track."
"I'd wanted to put these songs out," Perry continues, "and the idea of adding them to a vinyl release or deluxe version turned into doing MKII. I tend to think in terms of albums. The first one had a vibe, and MKII is a little more rocked out. I almost prefer it. It's one of those records I can play from front to back live."
Additionally, Joe Perry will hit the road for a short U.S. tour featuring Extreme singer Gary Cherone (also included on the forthcoming release) and more. Check out the full Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII tracklisting (out May 26), and a current list of upcoming tour dates below. Tickets are available now.
Joe Perry - Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII tracklisting:
Fortunate One (ft. Chris Robinson and Robert DeLeo)
Quake (ft. Gary Cherone)
I'll Do Happiness (ft. Terry Reid)
Aye Aye Aye (ft. Robin Zander)
Man With a Golden Arm
Time Will Tell
I Wanna Roll (ft. David Johansen)
Suck It Up (ft. Robin Zander and Robert DeLeo)
Goes His Own Way (ft. Terry Reid)
Won't Let Me Go (ft. Terry Reid)
Joe Perry Project: 2023 Tour Dates:
Apr 15: Mashantucket Foxwoods Resort Casino, CT
Apr 16: Boston Citizens House of Blues, MA
Apr 18: New York Webster Hall, NY
Apr 20: Des Plaines Des Plaines Theatre, IL
Apr 21: St. Charles Arcada Theatre, IL
Apr 22: Pontiac Crofoot Ballroom, MI
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