UPDATE: Hollywood Vampires Cancel LATE SHOW Appearance Following Joe Perry Collapse
By: Caryn Robbins Jul. 11, 2016
1:50 pm/ET: ET reports that The Hollywood Vampires have cancelled their scheduled appearance on CBS's Late Show With Stephen Colbert following the collapse of band member Joe Perry at a concert last night. The Late Show confirmed to ET in a press release that Blink-182 will fill in as the musical guest on Monday.
Variety reports that Aerosmith co-founder Joe Perry is currently listed in stable condition following an on stage collapse last night during a performance at Coney Island's Ford Amphitheater.
The legendary guitarist was performing with the Hollywood Vampires, a musical group which also features Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper. According to a report from CBS News, Perry stumbled off the stage and toppled over during the show. The 65-year-old rocker was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.
A post on the Hollywood Vampires Twitter account assured fans that Perry was resting comfortably:
Joe Perry is stable and resting. His brother Vampires and fans wish him a speedy recovery.
- Hollywood Vampires (@hollywoodvamps) July 11, 2016
As BWW reported, The Hollywood Vampires have been touring the U.S. and are scheduled to appear on tonight's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT. No news has to whether the appearance and tour will go on as scheduled.
Photo credit: Ross Halfin
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