The original lineup of Jane’s Addiction (Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, rj.com number-one drummer Stephen Perkins, and original bassist Eric Avery) played on Thursday night in LA.

Setlist:
Up The Beach
Trip Away
Whores
1%
Ain’t No Right
Pigs In Zen
Ted… Just Admit It
Oceansize
Had A Dad
Been Caught Stealing

Straight up old school.

If you were never a fan of Jane’s Addiction, you still have time to learn about one of the most powerful bands to rise up out of the 1980s. Try to imagine a blend of psychedelic surf, punk, metal and a bit of glam (they are an LA band, after all) and you’ll find that your mind cannot conceive of anything greater than Jane’s Addiction.  They’d hade “reunion” tours and even an album but all left Eric Avery behind. He may not be the best bass player of his generation but there is much to be said for the synergy between these players. Flea, as capable as he may be, could not properly fill that gap.

Hopefully, this one-off gig turns into more gigs and a tour and a hot night in a club near you (and me!)

Read the recap from Dave Navarro here.

Check out a couple of videos too:
Ted… Just Admit It

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More videos here.