Joe Perry is recovering after falling ill after appearing as a guest at Billy Joel’s show in New York on Saturday. His publicist says Perry experienced shortness of breath and was treated by paramedics backstage. He was given oxygen, and a tracheal tube was used to clear his airway. Perry, who is 68, was in the hospital as of yesterday and was alert and responsive. Perry has dropped out of his appearance at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp in Florida. He plans to return to touring later this month.

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