1. 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.
13 Facts About Franky Perez
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Franky 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.
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Franky Perez sang for the supergroup Deadland Ritual, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Matt Sorum.
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At the beginning of his career, Franky Perez befriended conga player and Cuban exile Lazaro Valdez before moving to Miami, Florida although he initially planned on moving to New York City.
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In 2005, Franky Perez released My 4th of July and toured in support which included an appearance at the Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin.
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On March 14,2010, Franky Perez announced that he had signed with Sanctuary Artist Management intending to release a new solo album.
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Franky Perez has given us his blessing to go perform and supports the cause completely.
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Franky Perez did not appear, and he confirmed on Facebook that he was no longer in the band.
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In 2009, Slash announced that Franky 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.
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On June 20,2009, Franky Perez announced via his official Myspace that he was in the studio collaborating with Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner.
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Franky Perez had briefly been hired as vocalist of Velvet Revolver in 2008 before the band changed their mind.
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Also in 2009, Franky 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".
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Franky Perez has performed with the cover band Camp Freddy on numerous occasions over the years.