(2020) Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer sued Joe Perry and other bandmates for excluding him from performances, alleging unfair treatment and forced “audition” standards upon his return from disability leave.

(2016) The guitarist lost consciousness and collapsed onstage during a Hollywood Vampires concert in Brooklyn. Reports initially suggested cardiac arrest, though representatives later attributed the emergency to a combination of exhaustion and dehydration.

(2009) Internal conflict peaked when Perry publicly claimed lead singer Steven Tyler had quit the band without consulting members. The public feud led to rumors of a permanent breakup before the pair eventually reconciled.

(1986) Following years of severe substance abuse as one half of the “Toxic Twins,” Perry and his bandmates underwent a high-profile, staged intervention and entered rehabilitation to address their debilitating drug addictions.

(1979) A backstage physical altercation involving Perry’s wife and the wife of bassist Tom Hamilton served as the final catalyst for Perry quitting Aerosmith. He remained estranged from the group for five years.

(1970–1984) Perry faced widespread scrutiny for his “out of control” lifestyle, which included having a roadie provide cocaine during live performances. Critics frequently cited his substance use as the cause of deteriorating musical quality.