Jane's Addiction is an influential alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California led by front-man Perry Farrell. They have recorded and toured off with various lineups for the past 23 years.
It was recently announced Jane's Addiction, featuring all four original members, will be headlining the 2009 Sasquatch Music Festival in Quincy, Washington.Paste Magazine: Sasquatch! 2009 line-up unveiled (February 17, 2009)
Career
After forming in Los Angeles in the summer of 1985, the band began playing regular in clubs and venues around the area - gaining a reputation as an excellent live band. After signing with Warner Bros. Records, the band released their debut album to moderate success. It wasn't until their second album Ritual de lo Habitual (with the hit song and video "Been Caught Stealing") that the band achieved mainstream success. After only a year to enjoy their success, inter-band tensions caused the band to brake up and play their final show at the inaugural Lollapalooza festival. In 2008, the original lineup reunited to perform at the Los Angeles bar La Cita. It was the first time they performed a full set of songs in 17 years.Stereogum: Jane's Addiction Reunite In LA (October 24, 2008)
Band Members
- Perry Farrell - Vocals
- Dave Navarro - Guitar
- Eric Avery - Bass
- Stephen Perkins - Drums
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Jane's Addiction Timeline
1987 Self Titled Album:Jane's Addiction
1988: Nothing's Shocking
1989: Grammy Award nomination for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental.
1991: Ritual de lo Habitual
1991: The band headlines the first Lollapalooza tour.
2003: Strays
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