Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. For most of its career, the band was composed of vocalist Perry Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins.
After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly toured in 1997, reunited in 2001 and then parted ways in 2004. The band reunited again in 2008, but this time with Avery returning on bass. The band's varied musical style have influences rooted in punk, gothic rock, and psychedelic rock.
Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands to emerge from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States. 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".
Current members
* Perry Farrell - lead vocals (1985-present)
* Dave Navarro - lead & rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, piano (1986-present)
* Eric Avery - bass guitar (1985-1991, 2008-present)
* Stephen Perkins - drums, percussion (1986-present)
Former members
* Chris Brinkman - lead guitar (1985-1986)
* Matt Chaikin - drums (1985-1986)
* Ed Dobrydnio - rhythm guitar (1986)
* Flea - bass (1997)
* Martyn LeNoble - bass (2001-2002)
* Chris Chaney - bass (2002-2004)
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