Nick Perri
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Nick Perri is a professional lead guitarist, songwriter, producer-engineer, and business owner. He has played for the platinum bands/artists Shinedown
, Perry Farrell
, Silvertide
, Matt Sorum
, SINAI, and Christina Perri
. In 2009 Perri launched PERRI INK. LLC as a parent company for his future endeavors off stage. In 2011 the company's first product was debuted: boutique electric guitars. Later that year he started releasing Instrumental singles under the moniker Nick Perri Music, and on Oct 3rd opened the doors to the PERRI INK. Cartel, his 1st retail store.
suburb. His younger sister is singer-songwriter Christina Perri
, who wrote the song Jar of Hearts
. He attended Father Judge High School
for three years, and Bensalem High School
for part of the fourth. During his time there, he was very involved in the theater department, and in his junior year at Judge, had the starring role in The King and I
.
Perri has a tattoo of Les Paul
's signature on his stomach, which was tattooed over pen that Paul actually used to sign him.
and Philadelphia depending on the project.
On December 18, 2008, Brent Smith
announced via Shinedown
's website that Perri would be leaving the band. It was followed by a video from Perri posted to Shinedown's official site the next day explaining that his decision was made for many personal reasons and exculpating the band of any blame.
Citing his love for Guitars, Motorcycles, Tattoos, Piercing, and Photography as influences for the decision, In Oct of 2011 Perri announced his return to Los Angeles
to open the 1st PERRI INK. retail store. The All-American boutique opened its doors for a soft opening on Oct 3rd, followed by a grand opening on 11.11.11.
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
, Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell is the frontman for the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. Farrell created the touring festival Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction in 1991; it has since evolved into an annual destination festival. Farrell continues to produce Lollapalooza with partners William...
, Silvertide
Silvertide
Silvertide was a rock band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-History:Silvertide was formed in January 2001 in Northeast Philadelphia. At first, Silvertide was signed by J Records. They released their first EP American Excess in 2002...
, Matt Sorum
Matt Sorum
Matthew William Sorum is an American rock drummer and percussionist. Sorum is most famous for his 7-year stint in Guns N' Roses and supergroup Velvet Revolver , which is comprised in part of former Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Slash .-Early career :Matt Sorum was born Matthew William...
, SINAI, and Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Judith Perri is an American singer and songwriter from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010...
. In 2009 Perri launched PERRI INK. LLC as a parent company for his future endeavors off stage. In 2011 the company's first product was debuted: boutique electric guitars. Later that year he started releasing Instrumental singles under the moniker Nick Perri Music, and on Oct 3rd opened the doors to the PERRI INK. Cartel, his 1st retail store.
Personal life
Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
suburb. His younger sister is singer-songwriter Christina Perri
Christina Perri
Christina Judith Perri is an American singer and songwriter from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010...
, who wrote the song Jar of Hearts
Jar of Hearts
"Jar of Hearts" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The song was released onto iTunes July 27, 2010, a week after its debut on So You Think You Can Dance...
. He attended Father Judge High School
Father Judge High School
Father Judge High School is a Roman Catholic high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1954 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia and is run by the Oblates of St...
for three years, and Bensalem High School
Bensalem High School
Bensalem High School is a public high school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.- Original Building :Planning for the original Bensalem Township High School began in 1920 with the acquisition of land adjoining the school property known as the Cornwells Heights Elementary School, at 2400 Bristol Pike. A...
for part of the fourth. During his time there, he was very involved in the theater department, and in his junior year at Judge, had the starring role in The King and I
The King and I
The King and I is a stage musical, the fifth by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in...
.
Perri has a tattoo of Les Paul
Les Paul
Lester William Polsfuss —known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations...
's signature on his stomach, which was tattooed over pen that Paul actually used to sign him.
Career
For the last 11 years Perri has been playing, recording, and touring around the globe, and has bounced between living in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Philadelphia depending on the project.
On December 18, 2008, Brent Smith
Brent Smith
Brent Smith is the lead vocalist and singer-songwriter of the band Shinedown. His biggest influences as a singer are Otis Redding, Billie Holiday, and Chris Cornell.-Personal life:...
announced via Shinedown
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
's website that Perri would be leaving the band. It was followed by a video from Perri posted to Shinedown's official site the next day explaining that his decision was made for many personal reasons and exculpating the band of any blame.
Citing his love for Guitars, Motorcycles, Tattoos, Piercing, and Photography as influences for the decision, In Oct of 2011 Perri announced his return to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to open the 1st PERRI INK. retail store. The All-American boutique opened its doors for a soft opening on Oct 3rd, followed by a grand opening on 11.11.11.
Albums
- Silvertide - American Excess (EP) (2003)
- Silvertide - Show and Tell (2004)
- Satellite Party - Ultra Payloaded (2007)
- Shinedown - The Sound of MadnessThe Sound of MadnessThe Sound of Madness is the third studio album by American rock band Shinedown, released June 24, 2008. The album's lead single, "Devour," was released to radio on May 5, 2008....
(2008)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 2004 | "Ain't Comin' Home" | 6 | Show and Tell |
| "California Rain" | - | ||
| 2005 | "Blue Jeans" | 12 | |
| "Devil's Daughter" | 18 |