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Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction performing in 2008 at the US NME Awards in Los Angeles.
Jane's Addiction performing in 2008 at the US NME Awards in Los Angeles.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s) Alternative rock, funk metal
Years active 1985 — 1991
1997
2001 — 2004
2008 — present
Label(s) Warner Bros. Records
EMI/Capitol Records
Associated acts Porno for Pyros, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Panic Channel, Psi Com, Deconstruction, Banyan, Camp Freddy, Polar Bear, Satellite Party
Website www.janesaddiction.com
Members
Perry Farrell
Dave Navarro
Eric Avery
Stephen Perkins
Former members
Chris Brinkman
Matt Chaikin
Ed Dobrydnio
Flea
Martyn LeNoble
Chris Chaney

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Funk rock (also typed as funk-rock) is a music genre that fuses Funk and rock elements In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Capitol Records is a major United States -based Record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood California and New York City as Porno for Pyros was an American Alternative rock group formed in 1992 Red Hot Chili Peppers are This article is about the American band for the Japanese band see Panic Channel. Psi Com was an American Gothic rock / New Wave band of the mid-1980s Deconstruction was a band formed by former Jane's Addiction members guitarist Dave Navarro and bassist Eric Avery. Banyan is an Art rock band with heavy Jazz and punk influence based in Los Angeles, California. Camp Freddy is a group of established musicians who play rock and roll covers at various shows around America Satellite Party is an Alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the Not to be confused with Pharrell Williams Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein on March 29, 1959) is an American Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist Stephen Andrew Perkins (born September 13, 1967) is an American Musician and Songwriter. Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16 1962 more commonly known by the Stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American Bassist, Trumpet player Martyn LeNoble (nl Martijn LeNoble) is a Bassist who has played in Porno for Pyros, The Cult, Jane's Addiction and others This article is about Chris Chaney ex-bass player of Jane's Addiction The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West For most of its career, the band comprised vocalist Perry Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins. Not to be confused with Pharrell Williams Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein on March 29, 1959) is an American Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist Stephen Andrew Perkins (born September 13, 1967) is an American Musician and Songwriter. After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly toured in 1997, reunited in 2001 and then parted ways in 2004. The band is having yet another reunion in 2008. The band's varied musical style was influenced by punk, heavy metal, gothic rock and psychedelic rock. This article is about the musical style of gothic rock For the goth scene in general see Goth subculture. Psychedelic rock is a style of Rock music that attempts to replicate the mind-altering experiences of hallucinogenic drugs.

Jane's Addiction was one of the first of the burgeoning alternative rock movement to gain mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Their initial farewell tour launched the first Lollapalooza festival, an annual touring alternative rock showcase. Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances As a result, Jane's Addiction became icons of what Farrell dubbed the "Alternative Nation" during the 1990s. [1]

Contents

History

First Incarnation

Jane's Addiction formed out of the ashes of frontman Perry Farrell's previous band, Psi-com. Not to be confused with Pharrell Williams Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein on March 29, 1959) is an American Psi Com was an American Gothic rock / New Wave band of the mid-1980s In the summer of 1985, Farrell was searching for a new bass player for the faltering Psi-com when he was introduced to Eric Avery. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist Farrell and Avery bonded over a mutual appreciation for Joy Division and The Velvet Underground and began to practice together, even though Avery never did become a full-fledged member of Farrell's disintegrating group. Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. This article is about the band For their self-titled album see The Velvet Underground (album; for the book see The Velvet Underground (book [2] Later, Eric's sister introduced the duo to Stephen Perkins, whom she was dating at the time. Stephen Andrew Perkins (born September 13, 1967) is an American Musician and Songwriter. [3] Perkins in turn suggested that his friend (and Dizastre bandmate) Dave Navarro might be a suitable guitar player for the new band, dubbed "Jane's Addiction" in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was heavily addicted to drugs, and to the famous researcher, Jane Goodall, whose addiction to finding new things they rightfully respect. [4]

The band became a sensation on the Los Angeles club scene, primarily headlining at Scream. They soon gained interest from a variety of record labels. While they had decided to sign with Warner Bros. Records, the band insisted on releasing their debut on an independent record label first. Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. An independent record label (or indie record label) is a Record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the Major record labels The first record, Jane's Addiction, was a live recording with heavy overdubs released on Triple X Records. Jane's Addiction is the live 1987 Debut Album by Jane's Addiction. Their major label debut Nothing's Shocking was released in 1988. Nothing's Shocking is Jane's Addiction 's first studio album (the self-titled debut is a live recording The band was nominated for the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental the following year. The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental was awarded at the 1989 ceremony for music released in the previous year

The band's full breakthrough came with the release of Ritual de lo Habitual in 1990 which also was certified Gold. Ritual de lo Habitual is Jane's Addiction 's second studio album released on August 21, 1990 on Warner Brothers. The singles "Stop!" and "Been Caught Stealing" topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and the video for the latter song won the first MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September The following is a list of MTV Video Music Award winners for Best Alternative Video. Also that year Perry Farrell organized the first Lollapalooza festival, featuring Jane's Addiction as the headliners with Butthole Surfers, Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Rollins Band, Living Colour, and Ice-T. Butthole Surfers (also referred to as simply "the Buttholes" is an American Alternative rock band formed by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary Siouxsie & the Banshees were a British rock band which formed in 1976 Rollins Band was a rock group led by singer and Songwriter Henry Rollins. Living Colour is an American Funk metal band from New York City, formed in 1983 However, tensions had emerged in the band and soon it became clear that Lollapalooza was to be the band's farewell tour.

The "Ripple" single that the band produced for the Grateful Dead tribute album Deadicated was the final studio track for this incarnation of the band. The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Internal strife, especially between Farrell and Avery, and rampant drug usage led the band to break up in 1991 after playing two nights at Hawaii's Aloha Tower concert facility (an event which included Farrell and Perkins performing part of the final show completely naked). Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the The Aloha Tower is a lighthouse that is considered one of the premier landmarks of the state of Hawaii in the United States.

Second Incarnation

The band members pursued other projects in the 1990s. Farrell and Perkins formed another band, Porno for Pyros, who had some success with their two albums, Porno For Pyros (1993) and Good God's Urge (1996); meanwhile, Avery and Navarro formed Deconstruction and put out a self-titled one-off album in 1994. Porno for Pyros was an American Alternative rock group formed in 1992 Porno for Pyros is the first Album by the band of the same title, which is a side project of Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins Good God's Urge is the second and 'final' Album by Porno for Pyros. Deconstruction was a band formed by former Jane's Addiction members guitarist Dave Navarro and bassist Eric Avery. Dave Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1995 and in the same year Stephen Perkins started a band named Banyan, with core members Nels Cline, Mike Watt, and Willie Waldman (with revolving studio guests). Red Hot Chili Peppers are Banyan is an Art rock band with heavy Jazz and punk influence based in Los Angeles, California. Nels Cline (born in Los Angeles in 1956 is an American Guitarist and Composer. Michael David Watt (born December 20, 1957 in Portsmouth Virginia) is an American Bass guitarist singer and Songwriter. Banyan have released three albums as of 2008, their self titled-debut, Any Time at All and Live At Perkins Place. " Any Time at All " is a Beatles song credited to Lennon & McCartney and mainly composed by John Lennon.

Dave Navarro and the Red Hot Chili Peppers's Flea joined Porno for Pyros to record "Hard Charger" in 1997 for Howard Stern's movie, "Private Parts" soundtrack which lead to a brief Jane's Addiction Relapse tour with Flea replacing Avery as bassist, after he declined an invitation to rejoin the band. Red Hot Chili Peppers are Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16 1962 more commonly known by the Stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American Bassist, Trumpet player Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16 1962 more commonly known by the Stage name Flea, is an Australian-born American Bassist, Trumpet player However Jane's Addiction did not launch their full return for a further four years.

The 2001 Jubilee Tour featured all the old Jane's Addiction songs, while showcasing the recent solo release from Navarro, Trust No One. Jubilee 2000 was an international coalition movement in over 40 countries that called for cancellation of Third world debt by the year 2000. Trust No One is the first Solo album by Dave Navarro, who is the guitarist for The Panic Channel, and a former guitarist for Jane's Fans were told to expect a "Sexual Psycho Circus, I am not sure if you will want to quote me on that, but fans will see half-naked, penny rafters, guitar solos, and tribal drums. . . " This was exactly what the fans got. During renditions of Classic Girl, illuminated, scantily clad stage dancers filled the arenas. " Classic Girl " is a song by Jane's Addiction released on their 1990 album Ritual de lo Habitual. For the tour, again Avery declined any involvement. With Flea busy with the Chili Peppers, Porno for Pyros bassist Martyn LeNoble was brought in to fill the gap. Martyn LeNoble (nl Martijn LeNoble) is a Bassist who has played in Porno for Pyros, The Cult, Jane's Addiction and others Following the success of this tour, the band decided to record a follow-up album to 1990's Ritual De Lo Habitual and tapped Chris Chaney to replace LeNoble on bass. This article is about Chris Chaney ex-bass player of Jane's Addiction They entered the studio with legendary producer Bob Ezrin in 2001, recording as a band for the first time in over 10 years. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Bob Ezrin (born 1949 in Toronto Ontario) is a Musician and Record producer. The result was the group's final album, Strays. Strays is Jane's Addiction 's third studio album released July 22, 2003 through Capitol Records. Some of the songs (or parts of songs) dated far back in the band's history, while others were brand new. Longtime fans were, for the most part, disappointed in the slick, over-produced sound of most of the record. There was tension in the band throughout 2003 and disagreements over which festivals and venues to play, as well as artwork for the new album. The first single, "Just Because," was a minor hit, though the sixth song on the record, "Superhero," garnered much more exposure as the featured theme song of HBO's hit series "Entourage. Entourage is an Emmy Award -winning HBO original series created by Doug Ellin that chronicles the rise of Vincent Chase — a "

The band spent 2003 on an extensive worldwide touring in support of Strays, including, in a homecoming of sorts, a summer headliner slot in a reincarnated Lollapalooza U. S. tour. Following the 2003 tour Jane's Addiction broke up once again, as Perry Farrell refused to record or tour in order to focus his attention on the 2004 incarnation of the Lollapalooza Festival (which was later cancelled due to dismal ticket sales). Although exact details surrounding the band's demise are sparse, Navarro claimed on his website,[5] in June 2004, that the reasons for the breakup were essentially the same as they were in 1991.

When questioned on Camp Freddy Radio in September 2007 about a Jane's Addiction reunion, Navarro said it would never occur because the band members "did not get along on any level" and that it was "pretty bad. "

Third Incarnation

Navarro, Perkins, and Chaney formed a new band, The Panic Channel, with singer Steve Isaacs. This article is about the American band for the Japanese band see Panic Channel. Steve Isaacs has been a musician singer and songwriter since 1988 They released their debut album, (ONe), on August 15, 2006. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. However, as of 2008 The Panic Channel appear to be on indefinite hiatus. This article is about the American band for the Japanese band see Panic Channel. Perry Farrell has also moved onto a new project entitled The Satellite Party, with former Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Satellite Party is an Alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the Extreme is an American rock band that achieved popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s Nuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt (born September 20, 1966) is a Portuguese-American Guitarist and Singer-songwriter best known The Satellite Party unveiled new material at Lollapalooza 2005. Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances The band, who signed with Columbia Records, released their debut album, Ultra Payloaded, on May 29, 2007. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Ultra Payloaded is the first album from Perry Farrell 's latest group Satellite Party released by Columbia Records on May 29 2007 Eric Avery signed with Dangerbird Records for the release of his solo album Help Wanted. Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist Dangerbird Records is an Independent record label located in Los Angeles, California[http //www Help Wanted is the debut Solo album release from ex- Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery, released on April 8, 2008

A greatest hits album titled Up From the Catacombs - The Best of Jane's Addiction was released on Sept. Up From the Catacombs - The Best of Jane's Addiction is a greatest hits Album by Jane's Addiction. 19, 2006, and contained no rare or previously unreleased material. In addition to this, lead singer Perry Farrell has recently stated that Warner Bros. catalog arm Rhino is working on a Jane's Addiction box set. Currently its contents are unknown, but it's assumed to be made up of B-sides, live material and other unreleased material as well as a DVD of some kind.

Jane's Addiction performed at the first-ever NME Awards USA on April 23, 2008, with the proper reunited line-up of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins. The NME Awards are an annual music awards show founded by the music magazine NME (New Musical Express Not to be confused with Pharrell Williams Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein on March 29, 1959) is an American Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist Stephen Andrew Perkins (born September 13, 1967) is an American Musician and Songwriter. This was the first performance with bassist Eric Avery since their 1991 Lollapalooza tour, 17 years earlier. Eric Adam Avery (born April 25, 1965) is an American Musician, most famous for his co-creation of and for his role as the original Bassist The event was broadcast via MySpace. The band played Stop!, Mountain Song, Ocean Size and Jane Says after their acceptance speech. It has not been confirmed if this performance will lead to a tour, but Dave Navarro hinted at a future for Jane's Addiction on his blog at 6767. com in April [6][7] Eric Avery also recently mentioned on his blog that he is considering doing more with Jane's Addiction in the near future. [8] Dave Navarro recently mentioned on Camp Freddy Radio that Jane's Addiction is without a label, referring to the band in a present tense, meaning that the band could be planning new material.

Timeline

The group was inactive 1992–1996, 1998–2000, and 2005–2007, during which periods all largely related bands and side projects occurred:
1992–1994 Deconstruction
1992–1998 Porno for Pyros
1994–1997 Red Hot Chili Peppers
1995–2000 Polar Bear
1995–2008 Banyan
2004–2008 The Panic Channel
2004–2008 Satellite Party

Members

Core members

Other members

Discography

Main article: Jane's Addiction discography

Live albums

Studio albums

References

Notes

  1. ^ di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise--The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". Guitar World. December 1995.
  2. ^ Mullen, Brendan. Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction. Cambridge: Da Capo, 2005. ISBN 0-306-81347-5, pg. 48
  3. ^ di Perna, Alan. "Birth of a Nation. " Guitar World. March 1996.
  4. ^ Mullen, pg. 51
  5. ^ 6767
  6. ^ "Jane's Addiction to win NME Godlike Genius award"
  7. ^ " Jane's Addiction to reunite for award"
  8. ^ " Eric Avery's blog"

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