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{{short description|American musician}}
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| name = Franky Perez
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| name = Franky Perez
| caption = Franky Perez (2019)
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| birth_name = Frank Xavier Perez
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| caption = Perez in 2023
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|2|24|df=yes}}
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| origin = [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], U.S.<ref name="Classic Rock">{{cite web
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|02|24}}
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| birth_place = [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], U.S.<ref name="Classic Rock">{{cite web
| title = 10 Things You Didn't Know About Franky Perez
| title = 10 Things You Didn't Know About Franky Perez
| work = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]
| work = [[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]
| date = July 3, 2009
| date = July 3, 2009
| url = http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-franky-perez/}}</ref>
| url = http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-franky-perez/}}</ref>
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar|drums|bass|percussion}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar|drums|bass|percussion}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[hard rock]]|[[Rock and Roll]]|[[Blues]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative metal]]|[[hard rock]]|[[rock and roll]]|[[blues]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|entertainer|singer-songwriter}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|entertainer|singer-songwriter}}
| years_active = 1995–present
| years_active = 1995–present
| label = [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
| label = [[Lava Records|Lava]]
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Apocalyptica]]|[[Scars on Broadway]]|[[Deadland Ritual]]|FXP|[[DKFXP]]|[[Slash (musician)|Slash]]|[[Franky Perez and The Truth]]|[[Pusher Jones]]|[[Camp Freddy]]|[[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]]|Junkhole|Malfuction}}
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| website = [https://www.fxptheartist.com/ fxptheartist.com]
| website = {{URL|fxptheartist.com}}
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'''Franky Perez''' is an American musician best known as a solo artist, touring vocalist of the Finnish metal band [[Apocalyptica]], and as former guitarist for [[Scars on Broadway]]. He has also released three solo albums, ''Poor Man's Son'', ''My 4th of July,'' and ''Addict'', and performed with guitarist [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] in his live band before Slash assembled the touring band that backed him during his first full solo tour with [[Myles Kennedy]]. Perez has also collaborated with Slash's [[Velvet Revolver]] bandmate [[Dave Kushner]], releasing songs under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]], as well as the [[Internet band|virtual band]] Pusher Jones, contributing the song "Count Me Out" to [[The Avengers (soundtrack)|''The Avengers'' soundtrack]].


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Perez has performed with a number of all-star cover bands over the years including [[Camp Freddy]], Ducati All-Stars, Royal Machines, and [[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]]. As of 2014, Perez is the singer of the Finnish metal band [[Apocalyptica]].
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'''Franky Perez''' (born 24 February 1976) is an [[United States|American]] musician best known as a solo artist, singer of Finnish Cello-based rock band [[Apocalyptica]], and as former guitarist for [[Scars on Broadway]]. He has released three solo albums, ''Poor Man's Son'', ''My 4th of July'' and ''Addict'', and performed with guitarist [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] in his live band before Slash assembled the touring band that backed him during his first full solo tour with [[Myles Kennedy]]. Perez has also collaborated with Slash's VR bandmate [[Dave Kushner]], releasing songs under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]], as well as the [[Internet band|virtual band]] Pusher Jones, contributing the song "Count Me Out" to [[The Avengers (soundtrack)|''The Avengers'' soundtrack]].


He sang for the supergroup [[Deadland Ritual]], alongside guitarist [[Steve Stevens]] ([[Billy Idol]]), bassist [[Geezer Butler]] ([[Black Sabbath]]) and drummer [[Matt Sorum]] ([[the Cult]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Velvet Revolver]] and many others).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kielty |first=Martin |date=2018-12-10 |title=Deadland Ritual Premiere ‘Down in Flames': Exclusive |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/deadland-ritual-down-in-flames/ |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref>
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Perez has performed with a number of all star cover bands over the years including [[Camp Freddy]], [[Ducati All-Stars]], [[Royal Machines]] and [[Kings of Chaos (band)|Kings of Chaos]]. As of 2014, Perez is the singer of Finnish metal band [[Apocalyptica]].

Perez is currently singing with supergroup [[Deadland Ritual]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadlandritual.com/|title=Deadland Ritual|website=Deadland Ritual|language=en|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Solo (2002–present)===
===Solo career (2002–present)===
At the beginning of his career, Perez befriended conga player and Cuban exile Lazaro Valdez<ref name="Classic Rock"/><ref name="AMG">{{cite web | last = Wilson | first = MacKenzie | title = Franky Perez Biography | publisher = [[Allmusic]] | access-date = February 13, 2015
At the beginning of his career, Perez befriended conga player and Cuban exile Lazaro Valdez<ref name="Classic Rock" /><ref name="AMG">{{cite web | last = Wilson | first = MacKenzie | title = Franky Perez Biography | publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = February 13, 2015
| url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p556668/biography|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> before moving to Miami, Florida although he initially planned on moving to New York City.<ref name="AMG"/> After waiting tables in Miami, Perez was contacted by former [[Van Halen]] and [[The Black Crowes]] manager [[Pete Angelus]] who suggested that Perez move from Miami to Los Angeles.<ref name="AMG"/> Perez also brought his band to L.A., named The Highway Saints, and signed a deal with [[Atlantic Records]] in 2002.<ref name="AMG"/> He released his debut solo album, titled ''Poor Man's Son'', on May 13, 2003<ref name="AMG Poor Man's Son">{{cite web | last = Fuoco | first = Christina | title = Poor Man's Son Review | publisher = [[Allmusic]] | access-date = June 9, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r634034|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> to some positive reviews, with Christina Fuoco of [[Allmusic]] stating that "with Cuban music as a base, he successfully experiments with a buffet of tastes including sultry blues, roots rock, inoffensive '80s rock, and anthemic pop."<ref name="AMG Poor Man's Son"/> The album's single, "Something Crazy", peaked at number 22 on the [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks|Adult Top 40]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p556668/biography|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> before moving to Miami, Florida although he initially planned on moving to New York City.<ref name="AMG" /> After waiting tables in Miami, Perez was contacted by former [[Van Halen]] and [[The Black Crowes]] manager [[Pete Angelus]] who suggested that Perez move from Miami to Los Angeles.<ref name="AMG" /> Perez also brought his band to L.A., named The Highway Saints, and signed a deal with [[Atlantic Records]] in 2002.<ref name="AMG" /> He released his debut solo album, titled ''Poor Man's Son'', on May 13, 2003<ref name="AMG Poor Man's Son">{{cite web | last = Fuoco | first = Christina | title = Poor Man's Son Review | publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = June 9, 2010 | url = {{AllMusic|class=album|id=r634034|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> to some positive reviews, with Christina Fuoco of [[AllMusic]] stating that "with Cuban music as a base, he successfully experiments with a buffet of tastes including sultry blues, roots rock, inoffensive '80s rock, and anthemic pop."<ref name="AMG Poor Man's Son" /> The album's single, "Something Crazy", peaked at number 22 on the [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks|Adult Top 40]].<ref>{{cite web
| title = Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles | publisher = [[Allmusic]] | access-date = June 9, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p556668/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref>
| title = Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles | publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = June 9, 2010 | url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p556668/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref>


In 2005, Perez released ''My 4th Of July''<ref name="Classic Rock"/> and toured in support which included an appearance at the [[Rock Fest]] in Cadott, Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=33135 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=February 20, 2005 |title=Cinderella, Great White, Ratt, Quiet Riot Confirmed For Wisconsin's Rock Fest}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34778 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 29, 2005 |title=Megadeth, UFO, Cinderella Confirmed For Wisconsin's Rock Fest}}</ref>
In 2005, Perez released ''My 4th of July''<ref name="Classic Rock" /> and toured in support which included an appearance at the [[Rock Fest]] in Cadott, Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=33135 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=February 20, 2005 |title=Cinderella, Great White, Ratt, Quiet Riot Confirmed For Wisconsin's Rock Fest}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34778 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 29, 2005 |title=Megadeth, UFO, Cinderella Confirmed For Wisconsin's Rock Fest}}</ref>


On March 14, 2010, Perez announced<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5439181&id=116113135055|date=May 14, 2010 |title=Franky Perez's Photos - Wall Photos}}</ref> that he had signed with Sanctuary Artist Management with a view to releasing a new solo album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sanctuarygroup.com/Franky-Perez.html|date=June 16, 2010 |title=Franky Perez |publisher = Sanctuary Artist Management}}</ref>
On March 14, 2010, Perez announced<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5439181&id=116113135055|date=May 14, 2010 |title=Franky Perez's Photos - Wall Photos|website=[[Facebook]] }}</ref> that he had signed with Sanctuary Artist Management intending to release a new solo album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sanctuarygroup.com/Franky-Perez.html|date=June 16, 2010 |title=Franky Perez |publisher = Sanctuary Artist Management}}</ref>


===Scars on Broadway (2008–2012)===
===Scars on Broadway (2008–2012)===
{{Main|Scars on Broadway}}
{{Main|Scars on Broadway}}

After recording an album and posting their first track online, titled "They Say", Scars on Broadway collaborators [[Daron Malakian]] and [[John Dolmayan]] (both of [[System of a Down]]) recruited new members to perform for upcoming live shows.<ref name="SOB AMG">{{cite web
After recording an album and posting their first track online, titled "They Say", Scars on Broadway collaborators [[Daron Malakian]] and [[John Dolmayan]] (both of [[System of a Down]]) recruited new members to perform for upcoming live shows.<ref name="SOB AMG">{{cite web
| last = True
| last = True
| first = Chris
| first = Chris
| title = Scars on Broadway Biography
| title = Scars on Broadway Biography
| publisher = [[Allmusic]]
| publisher = [[AllMusic]]
| access-date = June 9, 2010
| access-date = June 9, 2010
| url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p1058963/biography|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> Added to the lineup were Perez, on guitar, Dominic Cifarelli, on bass, and Danny Shamoun on keyboards and percussion. They played their first live show in April 2008, at the Whisky a Go Go, and played the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella Festival]] in the same month.<ref name="Classic Rock"/><ref name="SOB AMG"/> The group's debut album, ''[[Scars on Broadway (album)|Scars on Broadway]]'', was released in July the same year.<ref name="SOB AMG"/> In August they announced their first North American tour in support of their debut release, while also releasing a music video for the track "World Long Gone",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103710 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 29, 2008 |title=Velvet Scars on Broadway: More 'World Long Gone' Video Details Revealed |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606205944/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103710 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> however the tour was canceled by Malakian for "compelling reasons".<ref name="Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106521 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 9, 2008 |title=Scars on Broadway's Daron Malakian Has 'Compelling Reasons' For Cancelling Tour}}</ref> Perez addressed the fans about the tour cancellation saying:
| url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1058963/biography|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> Added to the lineup were Perez, on guitar, Dominic Cifarelli, on bass, and Danny Shamoun on keyboards and percussion. They played their first live show in April 2008, at the Whisky a Go Go, and played at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella Festival]] in the same month.<ref name="Classic Rock" /><ref name="SOB AMG" /> The group's debut album, ''[[Scars on Broadway (album)|Scars on Broadway]]'', was released in July of the same year.<ref name="SOB AMG" /> In August they announced their first North American tour in support of their debut release, while also releasing a music video for the track "World Long Gone",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103710 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 29, 2008 |title=Velvet Scars on Broadway: More 'World Long Gone' Video Details Revealed |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606205944/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103710 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> however the tour was canceled by Malakian for "compelling reasons".<ref name="Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106521 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 9, 2008 |title=Scars on Broadway's Daron Malakian Has 'Compelling Reasons' For Cancelling Tour}}</ref> Perez addressed the fans about the tour cancellation saying:


{{cquote|'I know the news has been extremely shocking to all of you. However, I know that Daron has compelling reasons to not continue with the tour at this time. I wanted to take the time to thank him and John for giving me such an incredible opportunity to do what I love and to be a part of an amazing band with undeniable talent. They are like brothers to me and with time our band became like family which made the news even harder to swallow. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for all of your support and for welcoming us with open arms. I hope you will continue supporting us no matter where this journey leads us. Each member of Scars has a deep love and passion for music that will never die. With that said, this is not a goodbye, but a see you later.'<ref name="Blabbermouth.net"/>}}
{{cquote|I know the news has been extremely shocking to all of you. However, I know that Daron has compelling reasons to not continue with the tour at this time. I wanted to take the time to thank him and John for giving me such an incredible opportunity to do what I love and to be a part of an amazing band with undeniable talent. They are like brothers to me and with time our band became like family which made the news even harder to swallow. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for all of your support and for welcoming us with open arms. I hope you will continue supporting us no matter where this journey leads us. Each member of Scars has a deep love and passion for music that will never die. With that said, this is not a goodbye, but a see you later.<ref name="Blabbermouth.net"/>
}}
[[File:Franky Perez, Iraq.png|thumb|Perez performing with [[Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway|Scars on Broadway]] in 2008.]]

Almost a year after the tour cancellation, Scars on Broadway announced they were to tour U.S. Army bases in Iraq without Malakian. Perez stated that "we all wish that our brother D [Malakian] would come as well, but he has other commitments in the States. He has given us his blessing to go perform and supports the cause completely."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125785 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 24, 2009 |title=Scars on Broadway Members Touring Army Bases in Iraq |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606205956/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125785 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the same year, Malakian, Dolmayan, former System of a Down bassist [[Shavo Odadjian]] and Perez performed together at Odadjian's Halloween party at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on October 31, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129689 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=November 2, 2009 |title=System of a Down Members Reunite For Halloween Performance |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107070607/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129689 |archive-date=January 7, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Almost a year after the tour cancellation, Scars on Broadway announced they were to tour U.S. Army bases in Iraq without Malakian. Perez stated that "We all wish that our brother D [Malakian] would come as well, but he has other commitments in the States. He has given us his blessing to go perform and supports the cause completely."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125785 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 24, 2009 |title=Scars on Broadway Members Touring Army Bases in Iraq |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606205956/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125785 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the same year, Malakian, Dolmayan, former System of a Down bassist [[Shavo Odadjian]] and Perez performed together at Odadjian's Halloween party at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on October 31, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129689 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=November 2, 2009 |title=System of a Down Members Reunite For Halloween Performance |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107070607/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129689 |archive-date=January 7, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On April 13, 2010, Scars on Broadway announced that they were performing a comeback show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Sunday, May 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138438 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 13, 2010 |title=Scars on Broadway Announces Comeback Show}}</ref> During the show, they debuted a new song, reportedly titled "Talkin' Shit", and were joined on stage by Shavo Odadjian, on third guitar, for two songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139522 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 3, 2010 |title=Scars on Broadway Returns To Live Stage After 17-Month Absence; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505153308/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139522 |archive-date=May 5, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On April 13, 2010, Scars on Broadway announced that they were performing a comeback show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Sunday, May 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138438 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=April 13, 2010 |title=Scars on Broadway Announces Comeback Show}}</ref> During the show, they debuted a new song, reportedly titled "Talkin' Shit", and were joined on stage by Shavo Odadjian, on third guitar, for two songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139522 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=May 3, 2010 |title=Scars on Broadway Returns To Live Stage After 17-Month Absence; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505153308/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139522 |archive-date=May 5, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On September 22, 2012, Scars on Broadway performed their first concert in over 2 years at the Epicenter festival in Irvine, Ca. Franky Perez did not appear, and he confirmed on Facebook that he was no longer in the band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook Wall Post|last=Perez|first=Franky|url=https://www.facebook.com/FrankyPerezOfficial/posts/10151227361780056|publisher=Facebook|access-date=September 27, 2012}}</ref>
On September 22, 2012, Scars on Broadway performed their first concert in over 2 years at the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, Ca. Franky Perez did not appear, and he confirmed on Facebook that he was no longer in the band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Facebook Wall Post|last=Perez|first=Franky|url=https://www.facebook.com/FrankyPerezOfficial/posts/10151227361780056|publisher=Facebook|access-date=September 27, 2012}}</ref>


===Other work===
===Other work===
In 2009, [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] announced that Perez was part of his live band, along with [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]], [[Chris Chaney]], [[Jason Bonham]] and [[Teddy Andreadis]], to perform at his headlining appearance at the Quart Festival on June 30 in Kristiansand, Norway.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121374 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=June 4, 2009 |title=Slash at Norway's Quart Festival: More Details Revealed |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704025659/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121374 |archive-date=July 4, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was once again part of Slash's live band, this time on lead vocals, at his show in Las Vegas on October 2 the same year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127770 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 28, 2009 |title=Slash Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001140004/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127770 |archive-date=October 1, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128160 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 5, 2009 |title=Slash And Friends Perform in Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008101535/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128160 |archive-date=October 8, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On September 10, Perez performed at the [[Ozzy Osbourne]] tribute at the House of Blues in West Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=Slipknot, Scars on Broadway, Billy Idol Members Perform at Ozzy Osbourne Tribute |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210507/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Guests at the tribute included [[Henry Rollins]], [[Tommy Lee]], Slash, [[Billy Bob Thornton]], [[Lemmy]] and [[Corey Taylor]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=Slash, Lemmy, Tommy Lee Honor Ozzy Osbourne at Sunset Strip Music Festival |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210512/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2009, [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] announced that Perez was part of his live band, along with [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]], [[Chris Chaney]], [[Jason Bonham]] and [[Teddy Andreadis]], to perform at his headlining appearance at the Quart Festival on June 30 in Kristiansand, Norway.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121374 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=June 4, 2009 |title=Slash at Norway's Quart Festival: More Details Revealed |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704025659/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121374 |archive-date=July 4, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was once again part of Slash's live band, this time on lead vocals, at his show in Las Vegas on October 2 the same year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127770 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 28, 2009 |title=Slash Confirms Lineup For Mirage Concert |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001140004/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127770 |archive-date=October 1, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128160 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=October 5, 2009 |title=Slash And Friends Perform in Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008101535/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=128160 |archive-date=October 8, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On September 10, Perez performed at the [[Ozzy Osbourne]] tribute at the House of Blues in West Hollywood.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=Slipknot, Scars on Broadway, Billy Idol Members Perform at Ozzy Osbourne Tribute |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210507/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126776 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Guests at the tribute included [[Henry Rollins]], [[Tommy Lee]], Slash, [[Billy Bob Thornton]], [[Lemmy]] and [[Corey Taylor]] among others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=September 11, 2009 |title=Slash, Lemmy, Tommy Lee Honor Ozzy Osbourne at Sunset Strip Music Festival |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210512/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126797 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On June 20, 2009, Perez announced via his official Myspace that he was in the studio collaborating with Velvet Revolver guitarist [[Dave Kushner]].<ref name="Classic Rock"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=495857456 |work=MySpace |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=June 20, 2009 |title=Me And Kush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125478 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=August 18, 2009 |title=Velvet Revolver Guitarist Dave Kushner Receives 2009 Emmy Nomination |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/67U7OesRa?url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125478 |archive-date=May 7, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Perez had briefly been hired as vocalist of Velvet Revolver in 2008 before the band changed their mind.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-story-behind-franky-perezs-short-stint-as-lead-singer-for-velvet-revolver/ perez vocalist]</ref> The songs recorded were released under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]] (a combination of both Perez and Kushner's initials), the first released on September 19 titled ''Party of One''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=510877971 |work=MySpace |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=September 19, 2009 |title=Party of One – Free Download}}</ref> On November 16, another song, titled ''The Collapse'', was made available to download.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=518681399 |work=MySpace |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=November 16, 2009 |title=Free FXP Mp3}}</ref> On December 1, Perez listed all the songs that had been released for free previously, as well as the codes to download them, including the song ''Beyond the Wire'' which was previously only available to US troops serving in the war.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=520649067 |work=MySpace |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Codes for FXP songs posted to date}}</ref>
On June 20, 2009, Perez announced via his official Myspace that he was in the studio collaborating with Velvet Revolver guitarist [[Dave Kushner]].<ref name="Classic Rock" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=495857456 |work=MySpace |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=June 20, 2009 |title=Me And Kush}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125478 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=August 18, 2009 |title=Velvet Revolver Guitarist Dave Kushner Receives 2009 Emmy Nomination |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240525233356/https://www.webcitation.org/67U7OesRa?url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx%3Fmode=Article&newsitemID=125478 |archive-date=May 25, 2024 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Perez had briefly been hired as vocalist of Velvet Revolver in 2008 before the band changed their mind.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-story-behind-franky-perezs-short-stint-as-lead-singer-for-velvet-revolver/ perez vocalist]</ref> The songs recorded were released under the pseudonym of [[DKFXP]] (a combination of both Perez and Kushner's initials), the first released on September 19 titled ''Party of One''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=510877971 |work=MySpace |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=September 19, 2009 |title=Party of One – Free Download}}</ref> On November 16, another song, titled ''The Collapse'', was made available to download.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=518681399 |work=MySpace |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=November 16, 2009 |title=Free FXP Mp3}}</ref> On December 1, Perez listed all the songs that had been released for free previously, as well as the codes to download them, including the song ''Beyond the Wire'' which was previously only available to US troops serving in the war.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=420061944&blogId=520649067 |work=MySpace |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Codes for FXP songs posted to date}}</ref>


In October, Perez stated on his Twitter account that he and Kushner were jamming with [[Weezer]] bassist [[Scott Shriner]] and his Scars on Broadway bandmate, drummer [[John Dolmayan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/FrankyPerez/status/4896967770 |work=Twitter |access-date=2010-02-02 |date=October 15, 2009 |title=Scott Shriner, Dave Kushner, John Dolmayan, and I got together...}}</ref>
In October, Perez stated on his Twitter account that he and Kushner were jamming with [[Weezer]] bassist [[Scott Shriner]] and his Scars on Broadway bandmate, drummer [[John Dolmayan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/FrankyPerez/status/4896967770 |work=Twitter |access-date=February 2, 2010 |date=October 15, 2009 |title=Scott Shriner, Dave Kushner, John Dolmayan, and I got together...}}</ref>


Also in 2009, Perez recorded a cover of [[The Who]]'s [[Slip Kid]] with [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] group [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]], released on ''[[Sons of Anarchy#Music|Sons of Anarchy: North Country]]'', a five-song [[Extended play|EP]] featuring music from the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] television series "[[Sons of Anarchy]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 30, 2009 |title=Anvil, Scars on Broadway Guitarist Cover The Who For 'Sons of Anarchy' EP}}</ref> In 2012, Perez performed a cover of Stevie Wonder's, "Higher Ground" for the fifth-season soundtrack of 'Sons of Anarchy', along with Sons of Anarchy house band, The Forest Rangers.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Ground-From-Sons-Anarchy/dp/B00950HB8U</ref>
Also in 2009, Perez recorded a cover of [[The Who]]'s [[Slip Kid]] with [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] group [[Anvil (band)|Anvil]], released on ''[[Songs of Anarchy]]'' a 2011 album featuring music from the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] television series "[[Sons of Anarchy]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=August 30, 2009 |title=Anvil, Scars on Broadway Guitarist Cover The Who For 'Sons of Anarchy' EP}}</ref> In 2012, Perez performed a cover of Stevie Wonder's, "Higher Ground" for the fifth-season soundtrack of 'Sons of Anarchy', along with Sons of Anarchy house band, The Forest Rangers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Ground-From-Sons-Anarchy/dp/B00950HB8U|title = Higher Ground| website=Amazon }}</ref>


In 2010, a cover band of musicians and [[Ducati]] enthusiasts, called Ducati All-Stars, was announced featuring guitarists [[Billy Morrison]] (Camp Freddy, [[The Cult (band)|The Cult]], [[Circus Diablo]]), [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]] ([[Sex Pistols]]), [[Steve Stevens]] ([[Billy Idol]]), [[Chris Wyse]] (The Cult) on bass, Jason Bonham ([[Led Zeppelin]]) on drums, and [[Donovan Leitch (actor)|Donovan Leitch]] (Camp Freddy), [[Mark McGrath]] ([[Sugar Ray]]) and Perez on vocals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=132338126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 21, 2009 |title=Jason Bonham, Steve Jones, Chris Wyse To Perform As Ducati All-Stars }}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> They played their first show at the Roxy Theatre, Saturday, January 2. The group plan on performing more shows, including a possible tour of the West Coast and overseas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133004 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=January 6, 2010 |title=Ducati All-Stars Concert Packs The Roxy Theatre on Sunset |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210545/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133004 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2010, a cover band of musicians and [[Ducati]] enthusiasts, called Ducati All-Stars, was announced featuring guitarists [[Billy Morrison]] (Camp Freddy, [[The Cult (band)|The Cult]], [[Circus Diablo]]), [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]] ([[Sex Pistols]]), [[Steve Stevens]] ([[Billy Idol]]), [[Chris Wyse]] (The Cult) on bass, Jason Bonham ([[Led Zeppelin]]) on drums, and [[Donovan Leitch (actor)|Donovan Leitch]] (Camp Freddy), [[Mark McGrath]] ([[Sugar Ray]]) and Perez on vocals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=132338126130 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 21, 2009 |title=Jason Bonham, Steve Jones, Chris Wyse To Perform As Ducati All-Stars }}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> They played their first show at the Roxy Theatre, Saturday, January 2. The group plan on performing more shows, including a possible tour of the West Coast and overseas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133004 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=January 6, 2010 |title=Ducati All-Stars Concert Packs The Roxy Theatre on Sunset |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210545/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=133004 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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Perez has performed with the cover band [[Camp Freddy]] on numerous occasions over the years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 10, 2008 |title=Slash, Chester Bennington, Billy Duffy Jam With Camp Freddy in Hollywood |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210555/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131567 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 7, 2009 |title=Fred Durst Performs Aerosmith's 'Sweet Emotion' With Camp Freddy; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210559/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131567 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136285 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 7, 2010 |title=Camp Freddy Performs at Pre-Oscars Party in Hollywood; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310190207/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136285 |archive-date=March 10, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Perez has performed with the cover band [[Camp Freddy]] on numerous occasions over the years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 10, 2008 |title=Slash, Chester Bennington, Billy Duffy Jam With Camp Freddy in Hollywood |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210555/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110615 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131567 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=December 7, 2009 |title=Fred Durst Performs Aerosmith's 'Sweet Emotion' With Camp Freddy; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606210559/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131567 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136285 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 7, 2010 |title=Camp Freddy Performs at Pre-Oscars Party in Hollywood; Video Available |access-date=June 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310190207/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136285 |archive-date=March 10, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>[[File:Apocalyptica-gdansk-nnastazja-IMG-9670.jpg|thumb|326x326px|Franky Perez sings with Apocalyptica band in Poland, 2023]]As of 2015, he is the exclusive singer on the vocal tracks for the new [[Apocalyptica]] album, ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]''. He will also sing on the subsequent live shows.<ref name=rockpit>{{cite web|last1=Schizodeluxe|first1=Andrew|title=Apocalyptica talks to The Rockpit|url=http://www.therockpit.net/2014/Apocalyptica%20Eicca%20Toppinen%20%E2%80%93%20Interview.php|website=The Rockpit|access-date=April 20, 2015|date=January 14, 2015}}</ref> Regarding the possibility of having him as an official member, Apocalyptica co-founder [[Eicca Toppinen]] said "it's too early to think about it but nothing is decided! Now we got the record done and then we will have touring more or less for 2 years and at the end of that time or sometime during those 2 years we will know. But it wouldn't be an impossible option to have Franky [...]".<ref name=rockpit/>

As of 2015, he is the exclusive singer on the vocal tracks for the new [[Apocalyptica]] album, ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]''. He will also sing on the subsequent live shows.<ref name=rockpit>{{cite web|last1=Schizodeluxe|first1=Andrew|title=Apocalyptica talks to The Rockpit|url=http://www.therockpit.net/2014/Apocalyptica%20Eicca%20Toppinen%20%E2%80%93%20Interview.php|website=The Rockpit|access-date=20 April 2015|date=14 January 2015}}</ref> Regarding the possibility of having him as an official member, Apocalyptica co-founder [[Eicca Toppinen]] said "it's too early to think about it but nothing is decided! Now we got the record done and then we will have touring more or less for 2 years and at the end of that time or sometime during those 2 years we will know. But it wouldn't be an impossible option to have Franky [...]".<ref name=rockpit/>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''ADDICT'' (2014)
* ''ADDICT'' (2014)
* ''Suddenly 44'' (2020)
* ''Suddenly 44'' (2020)
* ''Crossing The Great Divide'' (2022)



;with Apocalyptica
;with Apocalyptica
* ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Shadowmaker (Apocalyptica album)|Shadowmaker]]'' (2015, album)
* ''I'll Get Through It'' (2022, single)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Not to be confused with Frank Pérez.

Franky Perez
Perez in 2023
Perez in 2023
Background information
Born (1976-02-24) February 24, 1976 (age 48)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • entertainer
  • singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • bass
  • percussion
Years active1995–present
LabelsLava
Websitefxptheartist.com

Franky Perez is an American musician best known as a solo artist, touring vocalist of the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica, and as former guitarist for Scars on Broadway. He has also released three solo albums, Poor Man's Son, My 4th of July, and Addict, and performed with guitarist Slash in his live band before Slash assembled the touring band that backed him during his first full solo tour with Myles Kennedy. Perez has also collaborated with Slash's Velvet Revolver bandmate Dave Kushner, releasing songs under the pseudonym of DKFXP, as well as the virtual band Pusher Jones, contributing the song "Count Me Out" to The Avengers soundtrack.

Perez has performed with a number of all-star cover bands over the years including Camp Freddy, Ducati All-Stars, Royal Machines, and Kings of Chaos. As of 2014, Perez is the singer of the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica.

He sang for the supergroup Deadland Ritual, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), bassist Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) and drummer Matt Sorum (the Cult, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and many others).[2]

Biography

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Solo career (2002–present)

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At the beginning of his career, Perez befriended conga player and Cuban exile Lazaro Valdez[1][3] before moving to Miami, Florida although he initially planned on moving to New York City.[3] After waiting tables in Miami, Perez was contacted by former Van Halen and The Black Crowes manager Pete Angelus who suggested that Perez move from Miami to Los Angeles.[3] Perez also brought his band to L.A., named The Highway Saints, and signed a deal with Atlantic Records in 2002.[3] He released his debut solo album, titled Poor Man's Son, on May 13, 2003[4] to some positive reviews, with Christina Fuoco of AllMusic stating that "with Cuban music as a base, he successfully experiments with a buffet of tastes including sultry blues, roots rock, inoffensive '80s rock, and anthemic pop."[4] The album's single, "Something Crazy", peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Adult Top 40.[5]

In 2005, Perez released My 4th of July[1] and toured in support which included an appearance at the Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin.[6][7]

On March 14, 2010, Perez announced[8] that he had signed with Sanctuary Artist Management intending to release a new solo album.[9]

Scars on Broadway (2008–2012)

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Main article: Scars on Broadway

After recording an album and posting their first track online, titled "They Say", Scars on Broadway collaborators Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan (both of System of a Down) recruited new members to perform for upcoming live shows.[10] Added to the lineup were Perez, on guitar, Dominic Cifarelli, on bass, and Danny Shamoun on keyboards and percussion. They played their first live show in April 2008, at the Whisky a Go Go, and played at the Coachella Festival in the same month.[1][10] The group's debut album, Scars on Broadway, was released in July of the same year.[10] In August they announced their first North American tour in support of their debut release, while also releasing a music video for the track "World Long Gone",[11] however the tour was canceled by Malakian for "compelling reasons".[12] Perez addressed the fans about the tour cancellation saying:

I know the news has been extremely shocking to all of you. However, I know that Daron has compelling reasons to not continue with the tour at this time. I wanted to take the time to thank him and John for giving me such an incredible opportunity to do what I love and to be a part of an amazing band with undeniable talent. They are like brothers to me and with time our band became like family which made the news even harder to swallow. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for all of your support and for welcoming us with open arms. I hope you will continue supporting us no matter where this journey leads us. Each member of Scars has a deep love and passion for music that will never die. With that said, this is not a goodbye, but a see you later.[12]

Perez performing with Scars on Broadway in 2008.

Almost a year after the tour cancellation, Scars on Broadway announced they were to tour U.S. Army bases in Iraq without Malakian. Perez stated that "We all wish that our brother D [Malakian] would come as well, but he has other commitments in the States. He has given us his blessing to go perform and supports the cause completely."[13] In the same year, Malakian, Dolmayan, former System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian and Perez performed together at Odadjian's Halloween party at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on October 31, 2009.[14]

On April 13, 2010, Scars on Broadway announced that they were performing a comeback show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood on Sunday, May 2, 2010.[15] During the show, they debuted a new song, reportedly titled "Talkin' Shit", and were joined on stage by Shavo Odadjian, on third guitar, for two songs.[16]

On September 22, 2012, Scars on Broadway performed their first concert in over 2 years at the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, Ca. Franky Perez did not appear, and he confirmed on Facebook that he was no longer in the band.[17]

Other work

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In 2009, Slash announced that Perez was part of his live band, along with John 5, Chris Chaney, Jason Bonham and Teddy Andreadis, to perform at his headlining appearance at the Quart Festival on June 30 in Kristiansand, Norway.[18] He was once again part of Slash's live band, this time on lead vocals, at his show in Las Vegas on October 2 the same year.[19][20] On September 10, Perez performed at the Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the House of Blues in West Hollywood.[21] Guests at the tribute included Henry Rollins, Tommy Lee, Slash, Billy Bob Thornton, Lemmy and Corey Taylor among others.[22]

On June 20, 2009, Perez announced via his official Myspace that he was in the studio collaborating with Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner.[1][23][24] Perez had briefly been hired as vocalist of Velvet Revolver in 2008 before the band changed their mind.[25] The songs recorded were released under the pseudonym of DKFXP (a combination of both Perez and Kushner's initials), the first released on September 19 titled Party of One.[26] On November 16, another song, titled The Collapse, was made available to download.[27] On December 1, Perez listed all the songs that had been released for free previously, as well as the codes to download them, including the song Beyond the Wire which was previously only available to US troops serving in the war.[28]

In October, Perez stated on his Twitter account that he and Kushner were jamming with Weezer bassist Scott Shriner and his Scars on Broadway bandmate, drummer John Dolmayan.[29]

Also in 2009, Perez recorded a cover of The Who's Slip Kid with heavy metal group Anvil, released on Songs of Anarchy a 2011 album featuring music from the FX television series "Sons of Anarchy".[30] In 2012, Perez performed a cover of Stevie Wonder's, "Higher Ground" for the fifth-season soundtrack of 'Sons of Anarchy', along with Sons of Anarchy house band, The Forest Rangers.[31]

In 2010, a cover band of musicians and Ducati enthusiasts, called Ducati All-Stars, was announced featuring guitarists Billy Morrison (Camp Freddy, The Cult, Circus Diablo), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Chris Wyse (The Cult) on bass, Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin) on drums, and Donovan Leitch (Camp Freddy), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) and Perez on vocals.[32] They played their first show at the Roxy Theatre, Saturday, January 2. The group plan on performing more shows, including a possible tour of the West Coast and overseas.[33]

After performing together at the "Giving 2010" benefit event on May 3, 2010,[34] Perez formed the cover band "Carnival of Dogs" with Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Camp Freddy, formerly of Guns N' Roses and The Cult), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, Brides of Destruction) and Phil Soussan (formerly of Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol and Vince Neil).[35][36]

Perez has performed with the cover band Camp Freddy on numerous occasions over the years.[37][38][39]

Franky Perez sings with Apocalyptica band in Poland, 2023

As of 2015, he is the exclusive singer on the vocal tracks for the new Apocalyptica album, Shadowmaker. He will also sing on the subsequent live shows.[40] Regarding the possibility of having him as an official member, Apocalyptica co-founder Eicca Toppinen said "it's too early to think about it but nothing is decided! Now we got the record done and then we will have touring more or less for 2 years and at the end of that time or sometime during those 2 years we will know. But it wouldn't be an impossible option to have Franky [...]".[40]

Discography

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Studio albums
  • Poor Man's Son (2003)
  • My 4th of July (2005)
  • ADDICT (2014)
  • Suddenly 44 (2020)
  • Crossing The Great Divide (2022)
with Apocalyptica
  • Shadowmaker (2015, album)
  • I'll Get Through It (2022, single)

References

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