Biography

Perry (Pere') Morris, from Sherman Oaks CA. is a L.A. studio session drummer who played with many artists in the 1970s and 80s including the group Sorcery. He was an AFTRA, SAG, and Local 47 Musicians Union member in Hollywood California. Perry was working as an "In-House" studio musician at Universal Studio's, in N.Hollywood Ca. when Sorcery members Taylor, King and Magie asked him to join the band. Some of the artists Perry played with are Harry Nilsson, John Denver, the Coasters, Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell, Tim Bogert, Jay Williams just to name a few. Perry also played on T.V. background (bumper) music, commercial jingles, movie soundtracks as well at many L.A. studios such as; MGM Studios, Culver City CA. The Universal Studios in N. Hollywood CA. and the Warner Bros. studios in Burbank Ca. Many recording dates were at the original "Gold Star" studios (on Santa Monica & Vine St) in Hollywood, The Record Plant, the "Baby-O" studios on Sunset Blvd. Wally Heiders studio in Hollywood and "Sound City" in Van Nuys Ca., just to name a few. He was also sponsored by the Ludwig Drum company. Perry also handled the business for the band. Utilizing his business background and industry contacts, he booked all the Hollywood "Whiskey", "Roxy" and "Starwood" shows for the band. Perry then secured a Management Company for the group, with William Nelson, owner of "ORR" management, in Beverly Hills Ca. William Nelson obtained the "Stunt Rock" movie and record deal for the band. Perry booked the band for the two Dick Clark TV special shows (1982 and 1983) for Sorcery, and in 1983, Perry booked the "Rocktober Blood" movie deal for the band. Taking a break from the music business, in 1984 he became a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley.

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