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Nick Perri 
Background information Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Genres Rock music
AlternativeInstruments Lead Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
BassAssociated acts Shinedown
Perry Farrell
Silvertide
Matt Sorum
SINAI
Christina PerriNick Perri (born: Nicholas B. Perri) is a professional Lead Guitarist, Songwriter, and Producer-Engineer. 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.[1][2][3] Later that year he started releasing Instrumental singles under the moniker Nick Perri Music, [4] and on Oct 3rd opened the doors to the PERRI INK. Cartel, his 1st retail store.[5][6]
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Personal life
Perri grew up in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia 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.
Career
For the last 11 years Perri has been playing, recording, and touring around the globe,[7] and has bounced between living in Los Angeles 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.[8]
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, and the grand opening is set for 11.11.11.[9][10]
Discography
Albums
- Silvertide - American Excess (EP) (2003)
- Silvertide - Show and Tell (2004)
- Satellite Party - Ultra Payloaded (2007)
- Shinedown - The Sound of Madness (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 References
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri Unveils Line of Perri Ink. Brand Guitars". PremierGuitar. 23 March 2011. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Guitarist_Nick_Perri_Unveils_Line_of_Perri_Ink_Brand_Guitars.aspx. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri Launches Guitar Brand". Vintage Guitar. 23 March 2011. http://www.vintageguitar.com/7093/guitarist-nick-perri-launches-guitar-brand/. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Ex-Shinedown Guitarist Nick Perri Crafts Handmade Guitars". NoiseCreep. 4 May 2011. http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/05/04/ex-shinedown-guitarist-nick-perri-is-crafting-handmade-guitars-b/. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "NICK PERRI LAUNCHES NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSICAL SIDE PROJECT". ARSource. 09 May 2011. http://thearsource.com/archives/nick-perri-launches-new-instrumental-musical-side-project. Retrieved 09 May 2011.
- ^ "Watch the "Making of" Perri Ink. Video". Artist Direct. 29 September 2011. http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/watch-the-making-of-perri-ink-video/9255755. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Guitarist Nick Perri to Open Guitar/Tattoo/Piercing/Barber Shop". REVOLVER. 29 September 2011. http://www.revolvermag.com/news/shinedown-and-perry-farrell-guitarist-nick-perri-to-open-store-in-l-a.html. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Nick Perri Announced Plans To Form New Rock Band". ARSource. 17 February 2010. http://thearsource.com/archives/nick-perri. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ Rockitt, Rob (19 December 2008). "Nick Perri Leaves Shinedown". Hard Rock Hideout. http://hardrockhideout.com/2008/12/19/nick-perri-leaves-shinedown/. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "FORMER PERRY FARRELL GUITARIST TO OPEN THE PERRI INK. CARTEL". All Axess. 29 September 2011. http://www.allaxess.com/guitar-blog/guitar-news/former-perry-farrell-guitarist-to-open-the-perri-ink-cartel. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "This Is The Ultimate Rock Star Shop". Bloody Disgusting. 29 September 2011. http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/music/2139. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
External links
Brent Smith · Barry Kerch · Zach Myers · Eric Bass
Jasin Todd · Brad Stewart · Nick PerriStudio albums EPs Shinedown EP · ITunes SessionSingles "Fly from the Inside" · "45" · "Simple Man" · "Burning Bright" · "Save Me" · "I Dare You" · "Heroes" · "Devour" · "Second Chance" · "Sound of Madness" · "If You Only Knew" · "The Crow & the Butterfly" · "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)"Music DVDs Digital singles "Junkies for Fame"Related articles DiscographyCategories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- American rock guitarists
- Musicians from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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