Franky Perez

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.

Not to be confused with Frank Pérez.

Franky Perez
Perez in 2023
Background information
Born (1976-02-24) February 24, 1976
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • entertainer
  • singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • bass
  • percussion
Years active1995–present
LabelsAtlantic
Websitefxptheartist.com

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, Michael Jackson), bassist Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell) and drummer Matt Sorum (the Cult, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver and many others).

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