Perry Farrell is an influential alternative rock musician serving as the lead singer for Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Satellite Party and multiple solo projects. Farrell created the annual alternative music festival Lollapalooza.
Farrell suffered a torn calf muscle while performing at the Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta on May 10, 2009. He was reportedly transported to the Atlanta Medical Center via ambulance following the show.Breitbart: Jane's Addiction singer hurts leg at Atlanta show (May 11, 2009)
Lollapalooza
- American music festival
- Occurs annually
- Features: Alternative rock, hip hop and punk rock bands, as well as dance and comedy
- Formed in 1991
- Created by Perry Farrell
- Website: http://www.lollapalooza.com/
- 2009 Date: August 7-9, Grant Park, Chicago
Jane's Addiction
- Alternative rock band
- Origin: Los Angeles, California
- Formed in 1985
- Labels: Warner Bros. and EMI/Capitol
- Studio albums: Nothing's Shocking, Ritual de lo Habitual" and Strays
- Named after Perry Farrell's roommate Jane Bainter who was addicted to drugs
- Members: Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums)
- Former members: Chris Brinkman, Matt Chaikin, Ed Dobrydnio, Flea, Martyn LeNoble and Chris Chaney
- Broke up in 1991, reunited in 2001
- Broke up in 2004, reunited in 2008
- April 23, 2008: Performed at the first NME Awards in the US
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Perry Farrell News
- The Improper: Perry Farrell & Gavin DeGraw Were Not on Plane (September 20, 2008)