Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands from the early s alternative rock movement to gain commercial success. Founded by Farrell and Avery following the disintegration of Farrell's previous band Psi Com , Jane's Addiction's first release was a live album, Jane's Addiction , which caught the attention of Warner Bros. Their first two studio albums, Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual , received acclaim and grew a cult fanbase.
In , Jane's Addiction released its third studio album, Strays , before dissolving the following year. In , the original lineup reunited and embarked on a world tour. Avery left acrimoniously in early as they began working on new material. In , they released their fourth studio album, The Great Escape Artist , with Chaney returning for its recording and tour.
They have toured and performed intermittently since. In , Avery rejoined Jane's Addiction after a year absence. They began to practice together, although Avery never became a full-fledged member of Farrell's disintegrating group. The new band was dubbed "Jane's Addiction" in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was their muse and inspiration. However, the play on words also seems to be there suggesting that "Jane's" signifies "Chains", being a synonym for addiction i.
She threw in Jane's Heroin Experience. I thought it wasn't vague enough. If you want to invite people in, you don't want to put heroin on your door. In its formative incarnation, Jane's Addiction went through four guitarists and featured Matt Chaikin, formerly of Kommunity FK , on drums.
After Chaikin failed to show up for rehearsals, Farrell sought a new drummer. Avery's younger sister Rebecca suggested her boyfriend Stephen Perkins.
