Joey Kramer
Encyclopedia
Joseph Michael "Joey" Kramer (born June 21, 1950, The Bronx
, New York City
, United States
) is the drummer
for the American
hard rock
band Aerosmith
.
Kramer's book, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, about his career and struggles with depression, was released on June 30, 2009.
Joey married his girlfriend Linda in 2009. They currently reside in Marshfield, Massachusetts and Austin, Texas.
A powerful drummer, Joey has been known to amuse concertgoers during his drum solos by striking the drums with his arms, elbows and even his forehead.
He made a guest appearance in the 22nd season of The Simpsons
in the episode The Ned-Liest Catch
as a former partner of Bart's teacher Mrs Krabappel, as told in the 3rd season episode Flaming Moe's
, which featured the whole of Aerosmith, the first band to guest star on the show.
In June 2011, Joey did a fan Q&A and said that he liked outside writers because he does not care about it as long as it's all 5 members playing.
Drums
Joey Kramer Signature kit in Orange Sparkle Laquer with White Powder-Coated hardware
Cymbals
Sticks
Heads
Remo drumheads.
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) is the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
.
Kramer's book, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, about his career and struggles with depression, was released on June 30, 2009.
Joey married his girlfriend Linda in 2009. They currently reside in Marshfield, Massachusetts and Austin, Texas.
A powerful drummer, Joey has been known to amuse concertgoers during his drum solos by striking the drums with his arms, elbows and even his forehead.
He made a guest appearance in the 22nd season of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
in the episode The Ned-Liest Catch
The Ned-Liest Catch
"The Ned-Liest Catch" is the twenty-second episode and season finale of the twenty-second season of The Simpsons. It aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 22, 2011. This is the second season finale to end on a cliffhanger, with the first being "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" from the sixth...
as a former partner of Bart's teacher Mrs Krabappel, as told in the 3rd season episode Flaming Moe's
Flaming Moe's
"Flaming Moe's" is the tenth episode of The Simpsons third season. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 21, 1991. In the episode, Homer tells Moe Szyslak of a secret alcoholic cocktail that includes cough medicine and fire that he calls "Flaming Homer"...
, which featured the whole of Aerosmith, the first band to guest star on the show.
In June 2011, Joey did a fan Q&A and said that he liked outside writers because he does not care about it as long as it's all 5 members playing.
Equipment
Joey uses Zildjian cymbals and sticks, Ludwig drums and Remo heads.Drums
Joey Kramer Signature kit in Orange Sparkle Laquer with White Powder-Coated hardware
- 14" X 24" Bass drum
- 9" X 13" Tom
- 16" X 16" Floor tom
- 16" X 18" Floor tom
- 6.5" X 14" Joey Kramer Signature Snare drum
Cymbals
- 14" A New Beat Hi-hats
- 20" A Custom Projection Crash
- 19" A Custom Projection Crash
- 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride
- 20" A Medium Thin Crash
- 15" A New Beat Hi-hats
- 20" A Custom Projection Crash
- 19" K Custom Hybrid China
Sticks
- Joey Kramer Artist Series (length : 16 1/4" | diameter : 0.550")
Heads
Remo drumheads.