Perry Farrell (born Peretz Bernstein; March 29, 1959)[4][5] is an American singer, songwriter, and musician referred to as the "Godfather of Alternative Music".

He became well known for his success with Jane's Addiction; the band quickly became a key act in the '80s Los Angeles music scene, blending punk, metal, and psychedelic rock to create a unique sound.

Their daring live performances and experimental approach resonated with disillusioned youth, contributing to the rise of alternative music as a form of rebellion and self-expression.

As part of the farewell tour for Jane's Addiction in 1991, Farrell founded Lollapalooza, which has evolved into an annual festival of multiple genres.

[4] At the age of seventeen, after graduating from high school, Farrell wanted adventure in his life and caught a bus to California.

[8] Farrell also stated that he worked construction, waited tables and spent some of his time in LA living in his car.

At the time, they mixed with a number of upcoming bands from California, including X, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, Oingo Boingo, and the Minutemen.

In 1985, they attempted to record more music at Radio Tokyo Studios in Venice Beach, California, with Ethan James responsible for a lot of the production.

The band released three albums in quick succession, Jane's Addiction, Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual.

Following the album's release, Porno for Pyros continued a heavy touring schedule, including an appearance at Woodstock '94 along with a cameo on HBO's The Larry Sanders Show.

[17][18] They toured extensively in North America and Europe, brought back Lollapalooza for the first time since 1997, as well as performing at the Big Day Out festivals in Australia and New Zealand.

Satellite Party is a concept album and is the story of a fictional band of musicians called the Solutionists who are trying to change the world.

Their debut album, Ultra Payloaded, was released on May 29, 2007, on Columbia Records, with contributions from artists such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, electronic dance producers Hybrid, former Red Hot Chili Peppers/Pearl Jam drummer Jack Irons, Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook, and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas.

[21] On June 29 they performed alongside Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age at Rock Werchter, Belgium.

Eric Avery again left the band in late 2009, leaving Farrell, Navarro and Perkins as the remaining members of Jane's Addiction.

"[26] In February 2022, Farrell launched Heaven After Dark; each event combines music and sensation, visual stimulation, and supports the nurture of up-and-coming artists.

The label has since gone on to release “Turn Over The World” (Idles remix), Etty Lau Farrell’s "He’s A Rebel” Pink Panda Remix (The Crystal's number 1 single), Telling Stories & Until The Night Fades which was a collaboration between Etty Lau Farrell and award-winning English producer and DJ Hyper in 2023.

[30] On September 13, 2024, a concert of Jane's Addiction at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston was cut short after Farrell shoved and punched Navarro and was restrained by the crew members.

The festival has since expanded into eight territories around the world including Chicago, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Sweden and India.

[36] In 2005, music producer Tor Hyams approached Farrell with the idea of creating a kids' stage with family-friendly fare at Lollapalooza.

Kidzapalooza came to be that year, produced by Hyams and continues to this day with guests like Slash, Patti Smith and LeAnn Rimes appearing in the lineup of artists.

He joined forces with Tom Morello and his Axis of Justice tour to raise money for the homeless in Los Angeles and together they both physically removed debris in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to assist local musicians.

[39] They also fund-raised for "Road Recovery" a New York non-profit organization which helps young people battling with addiction and other adversities.

He met British prime minister Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street on January 31, 2007, to discuss global warming.

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