Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985 The band consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric AveryFounded by Farrell and original bass guitarist Eric Avery, following the disintegration of Farrell's previous band Psi Com, Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States Jane's Addiction's first release was a self-titled live album in 1987 and quickly caught the attention of Warner Bros Records The band's first two studio albums, Nothing's Shocking (1988) and Ritual de lo Habitual (1990), were released to widespread critical acclaim, and an increasing cult fanbase As a result, Jane's Addiction became icons of what Farrell dubbed the "Alternative Nation" The band's initial farewell tour, in 1991, launched the first Lollapalooza, which has since become a perennial alternative rock festivalThe band briefly reunited in 1997, with Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, replacing Avery on bass guitar In 2001, a second reunion took place, with Martyn LeNoble—and later Chris Chaney—occupying the role of bass guitarist
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