Jane's Addiction is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery. Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States.
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell performing in 2010
Jane's Addiction performing at Verizon Amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2009
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell
Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen joined the band for its Spirits on Fire tour, filling in for Dave Navarro.
Perry Farrell is an American singer, songwriter, and musician referred to as the "Godfather of Alternative Music". Farrell began his career with Psi Com in the early 1980s, before becoming the frontman of the band Jane's Addiction. He became well known for his success with Jane's Addiction; the band quickly became a key act in the '80s Los Angeles music scene, blending punk, metal, and psychedelic rock to create a unique sound. Their daring live performances and experimental approach resonated with disillusioned youth, contributing to the rise of alternative music as a form of rebellion and self-expression.
Farrell performing with Dave Worsham in 2012
Farrell performing at the London Astoria in June 2007
Perry Farrell with Jane's Addiction December 3, 2009