Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell (vocals),Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums).
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.
The band was named in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was the muse and inspiration for the band. Jane Bainter was a heroin user who used to get beaten up by her boyfriend. She is currently alive and sober.
The lyrics and everything you can think of is inspired by her, so thanks to her, this amazing rock band came to live.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Jane's Addiction is named after a real woman who's now a recovered addict!
Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell (vocals),Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums).
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.
The band was named in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was the muse and inspiration for the band. Jane Bainter was a heroin user who used to get beaten up by her boyfriend. She is currently alive and sober.
The lyrics and everything you can think of is inspired by her, so thanks to her, this amazing rock band came to live.
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