| Jane's Addiction, left to right: Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins.Jane's Addiction was an American rock band featuring Perry Farrell (vocalist), Eric Avery (bassist), Dave Navarro (guitarist), and Stephen Perkins (percussionist).They briefly toured in 1997 and then returned in the early 21st century before breaking up again.Though the band only released three studio albums (Nothing's Shocking, Ritual de lo Habitual and Strays) and one live album (Jane's Addiction), its effect on the rock and alternative music scenes was enormous.They became the poster children for a new wave of artful and thoughtful rockers who were eschewing the confinements of commercial rock music and stretching to express themselves both musically and theatrically.Jane's Addiction emerged on the Los Angeles music scene during the 1980s with a style influenced by punk, heavy metal, gothic rock and psychedelic rock styles; singer Perry Farrell once described the band as a cross between Duke Ellington and Bad Brains.Their initial farewell tour launched the first Lollapalooza festival, an annual touring alternative rock showcase.As a result, Jane's Addiction became icons of what Farrell dubbed the "Alternative Nation" during the 1990s.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.Those close to the band report that "Jane" also craved, above all things, sherbet.Success
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.The first record, Jane's Addiction, was a live recording with heavy overdubs released on Triple X Records.Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental the following year.The band's full breakthrough came with the release of Ritual de lo Habitual in 1990.However, tensions had emerged in the band and soon it became clear that Lollapalooza was to be the band's farewell tour.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 performing part of the final show completely naked).The second CD was released in 1998 for Cyber Octave called Any Time at All, and in 2004 the third CD was released called Live At Perkins Place on Sanctuary Records.The Jubilee Tour featured all the old Jane's Addiction songs, while showcasing the recent solo release from Navarro, Trust No One.During renditions of Classic Girl, illuminated, scantily clad stage dancers filled the arenas.For the tour, again Avery declined any involvement.They entered the studio with legendary producer Bob Ezrin in 2001, recording as a band for the first time in over 10 years.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.When questioned on Camp Freddy Radio on the 23rd of September 2007 about a Jane's Addiction reunion, Dave Navarro stipulated that it would never occur because the band members "did not get along on any level" and that it was "pretty bad."Lollapalooza returns
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.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).June 2004, that the reasons for the breakup were essentially the same as they were in 1991.The Best of Jane's Addiction was released on Sept.Rhino is working on a Jane's Addiction box set.Nothing's Shocking, 1988)
Charlie Bisharat violin (Ritual de lo Habitual, 1990)
Ronnie S.Nothing's Shocking
August 23, 1988
Warner Bros.Music Videos
Ain't no Right(live)
Been Caught Stealing
Classic Girl
Jane Says (live)
Just Because
Mountain Song (three versions)
Ocean Size
Stop!Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction.Cambridge: Da Capo, 2005.The History of Alternative Rock Guitar".Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction.Cambridge: Da Capo, 2005.External links
Jane's Addiction's official website
Jane's Addiction Myspace Page
Dave Navarro's website
Stephen Perkins's website
JanesAddiction.Fan site
Some Divers Whistle: Fan site
Jane's Addiction at Rolling Stone
Jane's Addiction discography at MusicBrainz
Jane's Addiction at All Music Guide
Jane's Addiction at Last.Jane's Addiction at Last.This page was last modified 22:47, 9 January 2008.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Are you a fan site webmaster?Add a link to your "Jane's Addiction" fan site on VH1.Get FREE UPDATES for Jane's Addiction!Greatest Songs of the '90s: 50 That Almost Made ItSnoop Dogg, No Doubt, Blur and more!!!Been Caught StealingLabel: Warner Bros.Up from the Catacombs: The Best of Jane's Addiction Label: Warner Bros.Take a spin on our Axis.CrunchThis station truly exists outside traditional rock music scene.Did you know you can post a link to your fan site?Add a link to your Jane's Addiction fan site on VH1.Keep tabs on Jane's Addiction!Room 143, Lights Out
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Warner Bros.Flamboyant frontman Perry Farrell, formerly of the band Psi Com, had an undeniable charisma and an interest in provocative art (he designed the band's album covers), and Jane's Addiction played a hybrid of rock music: metal with strains of punk, folk, and jazz.The quartet, comprising Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, drummer Stephen Perkins, and guitarist Dave Navarro, had already released its debut album as well, in the form of a live recording from the Roxy in Hollywood.Ritual de lo Habitual followed in 1990 and was the band's commercial breakthrough, reaching the Top 20 and going gold.Farrell designed the traveling rock festival Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction.Navarro joined Red Hot Chili Peppers at the end of 1993.After Navarro began playing with his two former bandmates again during Porno for Pyros' final tour, a Jane's Addiction reunion tour was announced for the fall of the same year.The only catch was that Chili Peppers bassist Flea replaced Avery (Avery refused to participate, as he concentrated on his new band, Polar Bear).To coincide with the short tour, the newly reunited Jane's Addiction issued the album Kettle Whistle, which compiled classic live performances and demos alongside a few newly recorded tracks.The album didn't fare well on the charts, but the reunion tour was a rousing success.Song Yet to Be Sung, saw the light of day in 2001.Navarro's debut solo effort, Trust No One, was issued a month earlier than Farrell's, as another Jane's Addiction reunion was announced the same year.Several years later, Jane's Addiction readied themselves to do it again.Bass player Chris Chaney (Tommy Lee, Alanis Morissette) was added to the group and Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Kiss, Aerosmith) signed on to produce the new record.NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title) ...SNL (USA: informal title) ...SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) ...Saturday Night (USA: second season title) ...Jane's Addiction (1997) TV episode ....You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.Internet Movie Database Inc.Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.Want More Jane's Addiction?What: Her energy infused Sessions performance.Click your browser's Refresh button to try reconnecting.Click your browser's Back button to return to the previous page.Click here to return to the MSN Entertainment home page or click this link for help."Jane's Addiction on MSN Music";s.Jane's Addiction
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