Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry's guest performance with Billy Joel over the weekend ended with his hospitalization in New York.
The 68-year-old rocker was treated backstage at Madison Square Garden after experiencing shortness of breath Saturday night, his representative Marcee Rondan confirmed to USA TODAY.
Paramedics "gave the guitarist oxygen and used a tracheal tube to clear his airway before taking him to a hospital," Rondan added. Perry had trouble breathing backstage after he joined Joel for a rendition of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way."
The guitarist remains in the hospital, Rondan confirmed, where Perry is "alert and responsive."
Two years ago, Perry was hospitalized after he felt ill during a Brooklyn performance with Hollywood Vampires. Video posted on social media showed Perry sitting down on the drum riser mid-song before making his way off the stage.
Although he is unable to perform at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Florida today, Perry's representative says the rocker is expected to be back on the road later this month.
Perry sent his apologies to those attending the camp.
LINK USA TO DAY
