Joe Perry is in stable condition at the moment after collapsing on stage during a concert in New York on Sunday.
The scary incident took place when the legendary guitarist was on stage in Coney Island in Brooklyn, playing with the band Hollywood Vampires.
It is composed of, among others, Perry, Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.
According to the Instagram user who shared the following video and who was in attendance at the show, Perry “had to sit on drum kit and then went behind a small wall and passed out.
“FDNY and NYPD carried him off quickly.”
Here’s a look at what happened:
The collapse took place early on during the concert, while the group was rocking out to a cover of David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel.”
The 65-year-old, best known for his many years as a member of Aerosmith, was reportedly given CPR by a New York City fireman before being taken to Coney Island Hospital.
Perry’s absence was quickly addressed by Cooper, who told the concert goers:
“If you notice, one of our brothers is not onstage with us. He was very sick before the show.”
Hours after Perry was transported to the emergency room, the Twitter account for the Hollywood Vampires provided fans with an update:
“Joe Perry is stable and resting. His brother Vampires and fans wish him a speedy recovery.”
It’s unclear at the moment exactly what caused this collapse.
Perry is 65 years old and still living a rock star’s life, so you can probably take a few guesses.
Hours prior to this show, Perry posted a photo and message on Twitter, writing:
“Warming up with Tommy. #HollywoodVampires @ Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk.”
The Hollywood Vampires are next schedule to next perform on Tuesday at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Ohio.
We hope Perry is able to make the concert, but, most important, we hope he makes a full recovery overall.
