Jimmy Crespo
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: July 5, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Active: 1954 - Present
Biography
Jimmy Crespo is an American guitarist best known for his tenure as the lead guitarist for Aerosmith from 1979 to 1984. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Crespo joined Aerosmith after the departure of *Joe Perry*, contributing a solo to the 'Night in the Ruts' album before becoming a primary creative force alongside *Steven Tyler* on the 1982 album 'Rock in a Hard Place'. He co-wrote six of the album's ten songs, and his powerful, hard-rocking guitar work was crucial in keeping the band together during a turbulent period. After Aerosmith, he played with several other acts, including *Adam Bomb* and *Rod Stewart*.