Jane's Addiction Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Jane's Addiction
Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell (2010)
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genres	Alternative rock Art rock Hard rock
Years active	1985–1991 1997 2001–2004 2008–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Records EMI/Capitol Records

Members	Perry Farrell Dave Navarro Eric Avery Stephen Perkins

Past members	Chris Brinkman Matt Chaikin Ed Dobrydnio Flea Martyn LeNoble Chris Chaney

Jane's Addiction is a well-known alternative rock band that began in Los Angeles, California. The group formed in 1985 and quickly became famous for their unique sound.

The band's original members included vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins. They are known for mixing different music styles, including alternative rock, art rock, and hard rock.

The Band's Journey
Lollapalooza Festival
Band Members
Their Music Style
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The Band's Journey

Jane's Addiction had a few breaks and reunions throughout their history. They first played together from 1985 to 1991. After this first period, Perry Farrell helped create a very popular music festival called Lollapalooza.

The band reunited for a tour in 1997. They then got back together again in 2001 and played music until 2004. In 2008, the band members came together once more and have been performing since then.

Lollapalooza Festival

One of the biggest impacts of Jane's Addiction was the creation of the Lollapalooza festival. Perry Farrell started Lollapalooza in 1991. It was originally planned as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction. However, it quickly grew into a major annual music festival.

Lollapalooza became a place where many different types of bands could perform. It helped to bring alternative music to a wider audience. Today, Lollapalooza is still a very popular festival held in different cities around the world.

Band Members

The main members of Jane's Addiction have been:

Perry Farrell: He is the lead singer and a very creative force in the band. He also helped create the Lollapalooza festival.
Dave Navarro: He is the band's guitarist, known for his powerful and unique guitar playing.
Eric Avery: He plays the bass guitar and was a key part of the band's original sound.
Stephen Perkins: He is the drummer, providing the rhythm and energy for the band's songs.

Over the years, other musicians have also played with Jane's Addiction. These include Chris Brinkman, Matt Chaikin, Ed Dobrydnio, Flea, Martyn LeNoble, and Chris Chaney.

Their Music Style

Jane's Addiction is famous for blending different music genres. Their sound is often described as:

Alternative Rock: This is their main style, known for being different from mainstream rock music.
Art Rock: Their music often includes experimental sounds and creative ideas, similar to art.
Hard Rock: They also have powerful guitar riffs and strong drumming, giving their music a hard rock feel.

Their songs often have unique structures and powerful lyrics. This mix of styles has made them an important band in rock music history.