Joey Kramer
Joey Kramer is best known as the drummer of the hard rock band Aerosmith, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
Drummer
June 21, 1950
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Joey Kramer, an American musician, is renowned as the drummer for the iconic hard rock band Aerosmith. Since the band’s inception, he has played a significant role in their most celebrated works, including hit albums and singles like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Toys in the Attic,” “Rocks,” “Get Your Wings,” and “Pump.” Kramer’s drumming prowess has earned him numerous accolades, such as Classic Rock magazine’s Best Drummer award, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
Apart from his musical achievements, Kramer founded an organic, shade-grown coffee line called “Rockin’ & Roastin'” in 2012, sourcing beans from South American and Indonesian farmers. In recent years, he took a temporary hiatus from Aerosmith and filed a lawsuit against the band, but has since rejoined them for performances.