Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1985.

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1985. The group is widely regarded as one of the early commercial breakthroughs of alternative rock and is closely associated with the rise of the Lollapalooza festival. Its best-known lineup featured Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Stephen Perkins, and Dave Navarro.

History

Jane's Addiction formed in Los Angeles in 1985 after Perry Farrell and Eric Avery's previous project, Psi Com, ended. The band's first release was a self-titled live album in 1987, which helped attract the attention of Warner Bros. Records. The group's early studio albums, notably Nothing's Shocking (1988) and Ritual de lo Habitual (1990), received critical acclaim and built a cult following. Over the next decades, the band experienced multiple breakups and reunions, including periods of activity from 1985–1991, 1997, 2001–2004, and 2008–present.

Musical style and influence

The band is generally described as alternative rock or alternative metal. Its influences are often noted as punk rock, heavy metal, post-punk, and psychedelic rock. Jane's Addiction is frequently cited as a major influence on alternative music and an early precursor to the mainstream success of grunge. The group is considered one of the first alternative rock bands of the early 1990s to achieve commercial success.

Key recordings

The group's most noted releases include the live album Jane's Addiction (1987), the studio albums Nothing's Shocking (1988), Ritual de lo Habitual (1990), Strays (2003), and The Great Escape Artist (2011). Their early albums are the most commonly cited in accounts of the band's legacy.

Lollapalooza connection

After the band's first breakup in 1991, Perry Farrell created the Lollapalooza festival as part of the farewell tour. The festival became one of the most recognizable alternative-music events in North America. Jane's Addiction is closely associated with the rise of Lollapalooza.