Legendary guitarist Joe Perry collapses during N.Y. concert
NEW YORK -- Legendary guitarist Joe Perry was at Coney Island Hospital Sunday evening after collapsing during a concert at the New Ford Amphitheater, sources told CBS New York.
Sources told CBS New York the guitarist was later transported to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He's currently in stable condition.
Fans posted video of Perry on social media that show that Hall of Fame guitarist appearing dizzy before stumbling off stage. Witnesses said he collapsed shortly after.
The 65-year-old Perry was playing alongside actor and musician Johnny Depp and front-man Alice Cooper as part of Cooper's new band "Hollywood Vampires" at the time of the incident.
Cooper tweeted that Perry is stable and with family.
Thanks to everyone asking about our brother @JoePerry. He is stable right now, with family & is under the best care pic.twitter.com/oxCRUqRAk6
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) July 11, 2016
"Hollywood Vampires" also later took to Twitter saying Perry is stable and resting.
Joe Perry is stable and resting. His brother Vampires and fans wish him a speedy recovery.
— Hollywood Vampires (@hollywoodvamps) July 11, 2016
Perry is best known for the many years he spent as the lead guitarist for Aerosmith.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.