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Live In NYC (Jane's Addiction Album)
''Live in NYC'' is a live album and DVD by American alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, released on July 8, 2013 in the UK and July 9 in North America. The album was recorded at Terminal 5 on July 25, 2011, and featured the world concert premiere of their new single " Irresistible Force". The album is the band's first fully live release since its 1987 debut, ''Jane's Addiction''. Track listing # "Whores" # "Ain't No Right" # " Just Because" # "Ted, Just Admit It..." # "Been Caught Stealing" # " Irresistible Force (Met the Immovable Object)" # "Up the Beach" # " Ocean Size" # " Three Days" # " Mountain Song" # " Stop!" # " Jane Says" Personnel Jane's Addiction *Perry Farrell - vocals *Dave Navarro - guitars * Stephen Perkins - drums, percussion *Chris Chaney Christopher A. Chaney (born June 14, 1970) is an American musician. He is best known as the former bassist of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, and as a member of Alanis Morissette's touring and recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery. 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. Founded by Farrell and Avery, following the disintegration of Farrell's previous band Psi Com, Jane's Addiction's first release was a self-titled live album, ''Jane's Addiction'' (1987), which 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 perenni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Days (Jane's Addiction Song)
"Three Days" is a song on Jane's Addiction's 1990 album, '' Ritual de lo Habitual''. It is a three-part song that meditates on death and rebirth. The guitar solo by Dave Navarro was ranked as number 100 in ''Guitar World''s "100 best guitar solos" article. Lyrical meaning The song was inspired by Xiola Blue, a friend of Perry Farrell, who came to Los Angeles, possibly around the time of her father's funeral and spent three days with Farrell and his partner Casey Niccoli, in a "haze of sex and drugs". Blue was also the muse behind ''Xiola'', a song recorded by Farrell's first band Psi-Com. Xiola died aged 18 of a heroin Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine and diamorphine among other names, is a potent opioid mainly used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects. Medical grade diamorphine is used as a pure hydrochloride salt. Various white and brow ... overdose in New York City, June 1987. 'Three Days' was written before her death. Alternate versions A live vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Chaney
Christopher A. Chaney (born June 14, 1970) is an American musician. He is best known as the former bassist of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, and as a member of Alanis Morissette's touring and recording band for six years. Chaney was also a member of Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders and Camp Freddy. A prolific and versatile session musician, he has played with a variety of recording artists ranging from Joe Satriani, Joe Cocker, Shakira, Slash, Beth Hart, Adam Lambert, Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Degraw, Cher, John Fogerty, Lisa Marie Presley, Meat Loaf, Rob Zombie, Romeo Santos, James Blunt, Shinedown, and Celine Dion. Biography Chaney was raised in Mill Valley, California. He attended Berklee College of Music, and then moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to pursue music and played at the L.A. jazz club the Baked Potato and the Dragonfly in Hollywood. Chaney was first invited to tour with Alanis Morissette in 1995 on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Perkins
Stephen Andrew Perkins (September 13, 1967) is an American musician and songwriter. A drummer and percussionist, he currently plays with Jane's Addiction and Hellride. Following the dissolution of Jane's Addiction, Perkins continued to play with frontman Perry Farrell in the rock band Porno for Pyros. He also has a solo project called Banyan, and in the 1990s was involved in Lil' Pit with Mike Watt. In 1992, he appeared as percussionist on Rage Against the Machine's " Know Your Enemy" and in 1995, contributed percussion to the Red Hot Chili Peppers songs "One Big Mob" and " Warped" on their album ''One Hot Minute'' (fellow Jane's Addiction member Dave Navarro was the guitarist for the Chili Peppers during the making of that album). Perkins also played drums on the Nine Inch Nails album ''The Downward Spiral'' on the track "I Do Not Want This". In addition to Banyan, Perkins worked with Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, Jane's Addiction bass player Chris Chaney and si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Navarro
David Michael Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is an American guitarist. He is best known as a member of the rock band Jane's Addiction, with whom he has recorded four studio albums. Between 1993 and 1998, Navarro was the guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recording one studio album, ''One Hot Minute'' (1995), before departing. He has also released one solo album, '' Trust No One'' (2001). Navarro has also been a member of Jane's Addiction-related bands Deconstruction and the Panic Channel. AllMusic's Greg Prato described Navarro as "one of alternative rock's first true guitar heroes", with an eclectic playing style that merges heavy metal, psychedelia, and modern rock. "He's one of the last great guitarists," said Henry Rollins, former Black Flag singer, who saw him playing with Jane's Addiction. Navarro was also the host and one of the judges on ''Ink Master'', an American tattoo competition reality series that aired on Paramount Network (formerly called ''Spike'') from 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein; March 29, 1959) is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. Farrell created the touring festival Lollapalooza as part (one of the venues) of a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction in 1991; it has since evolved into an annual destination festival. Farrell continues to produce Lollapalooza with partners William Morris Agency and C3 Presents. Farrell has also led the alternative rock groups Porno for Pyros and Satellite Party. Biography Born Peretz Bernstein in Queens, New York City to a Jewish family, he spent his grade-school years in Woodmere, Long Island, and moved to North Miami Beach, Florida with his family during his teens.Mullen, BrendanGoogle Books ''Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction''. Cambridge: Da Capo, 2005. His father was a jeweler and his mother was an artist who died by suicide when Farrell was three, an event later noted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Says
"Jane Says" is a song by American rock band Jane's Addiction. It was released as a promotional single in 1988, becoming the band's first chart entry on the Alternative Songs chart, peaking at #6. It was first released in semi-live format on the group's 1987 debut album, ''Jane's Addiction''. It was re-recorded in the studio for the follow-up album, ''Nothing's Shocking''. The ''Nothing's Shocking'' version is the most widely known version of the song, featuring steel drums that are not present on the cut from the self-titled album. A true live version appears on the band's 1997 new/live/out-take compilation ''Kettle Whistle''. It is one of Jane's Addiction's most famous songs and frequently ends their concerts. Jane Bainter The title refers to lead singer Perry Farrell's ex-housemate, Jane Bainter, who was the muse, inspiration, and the namesake of the band. In a 2001 interview with the ''Los Angeles Times'', Bainter confirmed and clarified many things about the song; she was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stop! (Jane's Addiction Song)
"Stop!" is a song by Jane's Addiction released on their 1990 album, ''Ritual de lo Habitual''. It reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart for two non-consecutive weeks. It was written in 1986. The song notably appears in the 2006 music video game ''Guitar Hero II'' for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 and DLC for the 2015 video game ''Rock Band 4''. Track listing Chart positions See also *Number one modern rock hits of 1990 Alternative Airplay is a record chart published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'' that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Introduced by ''Billboard'' in September 1988 and named Modern Rock Tracks until ... References Jane's Addiction songs 1990 singles Songs written by Perry Farrell Songs written by Dave Navarro 1986 songs Warner Records singles {{1990s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Song (Jane's Addiction Song)
"Mountain Song" is a song by Jane's Addiction and the second single from their 1988 album ''Nothing's Shocking''. "Mountain Song" was the first song written by the band in 1985, before a band name had even been decided upon. The song was initially recorded in 1986 and featured on the soundtrack to the film '' Dudes'', starring Jon Cryer. This version can also be found as a track on the 1997 alternate & live cut compilation album ''Kettle Whistle''. "Mountain Song" was re-recorded in 1988 for ''Nothing's Shocking''. The single, first released in December 1988, features only the ''Nothing's Shocking'' version and not the 1986 original. The b-side "Standing in the Shower... Thinking" is also taken from ''Nothing's Shocking''. The single was re-released on April 18, 2009, to help promote the Jane's Addiction box set '' A Cabinet of Curiosities'', released the same month. The packaging was generally the same but contained several inserts promoting the box set and the band's albums. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocean Size
''Nothing's Shocking'' is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, released on August 23, 1988 through Warner Bros. Records. ''Nothing's Shocking'' was well received by critics and peaked at number 103 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The single " Jane Says" reached number six on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks in 1988. '' Rolling Stone'' ranked ''Nothing's Shocking'' at number 312 on its "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Recording Warner Bros. Records gave Jane's Addiction a list of producers to choose from. The band's frontman, Perry Farrell, appreciated Dave Jerden's work as engineer on David Byrne and Brian Eno's album, '' My Life in the Bush of Ghosts''. Jerden said he "jumped" at the chance to work with the group. "I had a demo tape of 18 songs," Jerden recalled, "and I listened to it every night all summer. I picked nine songs from the tape and put them in an order. And then I said to the band, 'Let's do these nine songs. You'll rehea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Been Caught Stealing
"Been Caught Stealing" is a song from Jane's Addiction's 1990 album, ''Ritual de lo Habitual''. It was the band's biggest hit, spending four weeks at on the U.S. Modern Rock chart. Different versions appear on the compilations ''Kettle Whistle'', ''Up from the Catacombs – The Best of Jane's Addiction'' and '' Rev''. Among its highlights are what ''Rolling Stone'' dubbed "the best use of dog barks since ''Pet Sounds''". "That was Annie", recalled singer Perry Farrell. "I'd got her from a dog shelter and she was quite needy, so I brought her down to the studio that day rather than leave her at home… I'm singing in the booth with the headphones on and Annie gets all excited and starts going, 'Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!'… The fact that she ended up on the track was just pure coincidence." Critical reception Greg Prato from AllMusic described the song as a "cheerful ditty" in his review of ''Ritual de lo Habitual''. Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote, "After a long and impressive re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
