Perry Farrell on His Biggest Mistake and How Addiction Affected Him

[@RushTrader]

"Well Dan, my biggest mistake hasn't happened yet, check back with me in 2024"

[@kellywilson8440]

😂😂😂😂thats funny !

[@Meepsmusic63]

im back lol

[@ndrsnvrz]

😂

[@LillyMarz777]

You beat me to it. His brain sounds fried.

[@JohnDoe-pq8yw]

@@LillyMarz777 His brain and other organs as well, he is getting close to death. I wonder what his reincarnation animal will be ? Maybe a PitBull, dunno ?

[@FrontmanVideo]

For all you date nerds like me, this interview first aired on AXS TV on January 6, 2021.

[@judsonclayto7813]

Thanks, I hate it when they upload stuff without a date. I knew it wasn’t recent but it’s dumb to not put it into context…

[@Daniel____DiJ]

@@judsonclayto7813 Right?!?! JFC... drives me crazy.

[@scotts653]

Well, that was a red letter date in history.....

[@kristiannelson1851]

Thanks! Was looking for that!

[@themichael3105]

Thx for that! Especially after the recent fight on stage with Jane's. I thought this clip was going to refer to that. This is an oldie.

[@TechnicJunglist]

Perry is 65, I honestly never thought he'd make it this far. I really hope he gets his head right.

[@MattyPastaNYC]

He’s fine. People are taking everything out of proportion. The full band never got along. A full band reunion was a recipe for disaster. Like a ticking time bomb. They’ll do it again. And it’ll be even bigger. They’re also about to release a new record. It’s all part of it

[@GlowLockets]

@@MattyPastaNYC Yes! all of this ❤️

[@marsoblivi0n945]

@@MattyPastaNYCexactly being in a band is like being forced to work and live with your brothers. That’s only one dynamic. It’s not even a big deal what happened on stage. People so outraged by such a nothing event always crack me up. Must live really boring lives or barely living at all besides gossip.

[@destroyermaker]

If it hasn't happened by now...

[@calmclam5030]

Janes has been dead since 1991. It's telling that even though they've limped on for 33 years, they only play songs they wrote in the 80s. There is no ongoing creativity, no evolution. They are fossils. They should have gone out with dignity when the inspiration died...way back in 1990-fuckin-1.

[@nickprudent8632]

He is obviously accomplished, talented & very intelligent. Drugs can destroy anyone, no matter how smart & resourceful they are. Peace.

[@PunishedBrak]

Long term drug addiction is so fucking bad... It changes and warps someone so much, that even once clean, it's left a permanent scar on their mind and soul. They do it to themselves, but it's still terrible to see. I just wish them the inner strength to change, should they truly want to.

[@RonaldMcDonald-f9j]

The emphases is on the word WAS which you forgot in your comment.

[@dandycliff2]

Alcohol has fucked him up just as much. It gives you dementia

[@johnhareiel5118]

​@PunishedBrak yup. Perry's drug use has caused permanently irreversible brain damage

[@ElginHuttlesford]

My Lord, what passes for intelligence these days 🙄

[@tylerthompson1842]

How cool is it that Dan Rather, the guy we grow up getting the news from is now interviewing all of our beloved Rockstars lol

[@transistor281]

i am just excited to know Dan Rather is still around still doing interviews!! that's awesome!

[@scotthanback4530]

Always like him

[@barrybjerke9353]

... That is one of the funniest comments ever said ........about 60 minutes😊

[@Native2181]

Dan is the man

[@DirtyFrankDahmer]

Indeed it is

[@fursiak5546]

He should start a solo project, Perry’s Addiction

[@vincegedeon6583]

😂

You guys are funny. You treat him like he's an intern who needs a job. He's 65 and has done everything he should; and for your sake, RnR. If he retires, he'll have money for the rest of his life, and he doesn't need much anymore.

[@Z3nHolEminD]

“ we’ll make great pets “

[@elliothill3953]

@@Z3nHolEminDmy friend says we’re like the dinosaurs, and here we are doing ourselves in much faster than they ever did :)

[@NickGreiner1988]

THERE WAS an album called Porno For Perry

[@mab2112]

RIP Jane’s Addiction. Trailblazers in the transition from 80’s metal/hard rock to 90’s grunge/hard rock/indie.

[@te9591]

@mab2112 yeah.

[@c.alejo8846]

they were not just a transition band. And, sorry, they were better than grunge.

[@te9591]

@c.alejo8846 no, grunge is/was amazing. J Addiction doesn't have the catalogue.

[@oldschoolpunkguy1]

​@@te9591No one could touch Jane's back at the height of their power. "Three Days" is one of the most beautiful, epic rock songs ever recorded.

[@te9591]

@oldschoolpunkguy1 I'm prolly to young to see their zenith. They seem talented but as I'd said without a solid base of songs, partially driven by having legendary figures in their band etc.

[@johnbenton2371]

He sounds like he really could use a friend.

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

His "friend" is what got him in trouble to begin with! He's a 65 yr old man not some 20 yr old.

[@rosshewitt7396]

Sounds like you want to give him your Butthole

[@dollyhadbraces9361]

@@JeanLeite-d1e he can be a good friend, I was his plumber. Very cool and compassionate man.

[@anthonyjones9256]

Some people are too hard to be friends with

[@dandycliff2]

He could really need a new wife/divorce.

[@williammetcalf7239]

Being or getting sober takes some fierce determination. The bottle has wrecked more lives than all the other stuff combined. Awesome band. Their LP Nothings Shocking, Rules.

[@danielbalderas3548]

Perry in his hay day was a great front man

[@vicente8705]

He a man today

[@adods9824]

Hey

[@psilva2462]

Not really

[@canadianroot]

Heyday

[@porkchop6021]

Ehhhhh.....

[@bruceangel4459]

The power of daily brisk walking would totally change this guy’s physicality, his countenance, his mind and then quite possibly his life.

[@Theforgetfullrabbit]

Huh .

[@bruceangel4459]

@@Theforgetfullrabbit, huh…yes, the power of daily brisk walking absolutely works! Just do it… For the mathematical benefits that’ll payoff like compounding interest. Here’s how: I’m 63 years old and like most people, I rode in cars most of my life until I figured out the power of daily brisk walking. This is quite possibly the best information that you’re going to receive in this lifetime, I call it the power of daily brisk walking. And if it does what I say it will do, you will share it with your family, friends and loved ones until the end of time or the end of your family line, whichever comes first. We humans were meant to walk everyday and to feel our optimal best we have to walk briskly everyday. Practicing the art of daily brisk walking will change your physicality, your countenance, your mind and then quite possibly your life. When this works for you, share it with your family, friends and loved ones if you want to catch a glimmer of what they were like when they were young because the power of daily brisk walking will age you in reverse. Prove it to yourself. Here’s how: Take a selfie before you begin this process, then walk briskly everyday for the mathematical benefits that will payoff like compounding interest. After some time has passed, take another selfie. The difference should be easily discernible and readily apparent in your changing physicality and happier countenance. If you stick with it you’re going to look sharper, feel sharper and actually be sharper than you’ve been in some time. (No dieting or weightlifting is required) When you walk: Open your eyes slightly wider and walk at a brisk pace, making sure to swing both of your arms while using your eyes for things both near and far & having as much fun as possible. (It’s an eye exercise and brain training stimulator) At some point you’re going to feel as if your eyesight is improving and you’re aging in reverse. Ask Ai/Google about “brisk walking and telomeres”, lengthening your telomeres will have you feeling like you’re aging in reverse. You’re going to be happier, healthier and sharper if you stick with it. That’s it, it really is that simple. We humans were meant to feel alive, healthy, happy, vibrant and vital all of our lives as we age. If you practice the art of daily brisk walking you will experience all of these things. And unlike other activities this one, barring illness or injury is sustainable for the rest of your life. Why does this work more effectively than almost anything else at helping you achieve your goals? Because we were designed/evolved and adapted over millions of years to do this one thing very well. Animals in the wild walk from shortly after birth until death in a never ending search for food and water or to escape predators. We humans eschew walking and ride in air conditioned comfort to air conditioned food stores and air conditioned gyms to walk slowly or stand around. It’s only been since the last hundred plus years and the invention of the automobile that we’ve forgotten that we’re supposed to walk and walk briskly. The invention of the cellphone has only exacerbated this issue. If we want to feel and be our optimal best we have to thoroughly mix the chemicals in our brains and bodies everyday, we have to walk and we have to walk briskly. (If you’re unaccustomed to walking briskly, fear not, just take it slow and these are large muscles will adapt quickly) The leading cause of injury in adults is unintentional falls. *Practicing the art of daily brisk walking will improve your balance, mobility, agility and coordination making falls less likely.* Plus, this is sustainable for the rest of your life and a guaranteed mood booster. Extras: Make an AC/DC greatest hits playlist, push play and just try to keep up. (This is a great brisk pace) Dress lightly or you’ll overheat, feel sick and quit. I wear baselayer, synthetic in warm weather and wool in cooler weather. No jacket is required until approximately 10 degrees. When you walk seven days a week for years you’re going to experience every kind of weather. Something I’ve learned is that we humans have an amazing capacity to heat ourselves up quickly when we’re on the move and the rain, snow and cold will have little effect. Think about our caveman ancestors in skins, no underwear & no jackets and boy are we lucky and you’ll be warm and toasty. If you’re cold, just walk faster! (You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll adapt) You’re going to sweat a lot, so stay well hydrated and drink before you get thirsty. Get an Apple Watch and close your rings daily, it’s cheaper than a trainer or a gym and it will keep you disciplined and on track. Good luck to you and remember, *Open your eyes slightly wider and use them for looking at things both near and far and swinging both of your arms, remember to think happy thoughts when you walk briskly and have as much fun as possible to achieve the maximum benefits.* PS- This is everything that I’ve learned in eight years from practicing the art of daily brisk walking distilled down to its essence to make it as easy as possible with the best outcome. This works, prove it to yourself by aging in reverse, remember to walk everyday for the mathematical benefits. PSS- As always, check with a medical professional before beginning any program of exercise.

[@nickyzwan2122]

Is biking OK?

[@Errcyco]

The power of learning the world doesn’t always think and respond to things exactly like you do, and you gotta accept that.

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

LOL. I love daily brisk walks but it doesn't solve everything😂

[@Bearlyontime]

Perry, you are very intelligent, a gifted musician, respected in the music industry and most of all, you are loved. Hope you can heal, sort things out, create new music and tour again with the fellas...Jane's Addiction 👊🏾🎶❤

[@tonymirabal8832]

He will never read this he’s out of his mind he is actually unable to

[@djmylesmatisse]

Sadly, I think Perry's massive and long drug addiction affected his brain to where he's not as strong mentally as he would be had he stayed sober all those years or at least only drank responsibly. Hopefully bassist Eric Avery's sucker punches to Perry's stomach at Jane's Addiction's final concert at Boston will be a wake up call. I don't think Jane's will reunite again unless they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@beardedbicylist]

I sadly have to say I agree. It will take a miracle for them to step on stage together again. I was 19 when I started listening to Jane’s Addiction in the late 80’s and I really fucking loved their music. Then and now. Fortunate enough to have seen them back then. it’s damn sad and also long standing issues that never healed.

[@ce641]

Doesn't every band that has at least a couple hits eventually get inducted?

[@MichaelWaisJr]

@@ce641I see what you did there 😂

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

Obviously 😂

[@Confidentk9sCa]

Definitely wasn’t a wake up call because his wife has already gone to the media explaining the band had made him angry first. The band was playing too loud for him to be heard and that’s their excuse for getting angry and violent. When you have a spouse, family, or friends for an enabler(s), you never get a wake up call. You don’t take accountability and you don’t take the hard but worth it road of true change. This guy has a lot of severe problems and he hasn’t changed any of them, nor will he. The band should run from this guy because he’ll only keep bringing them down with him. I’m sure the rest of the band has their own problems too, especially if they’re going to reunite with someone like this.

[@hepcat5199]

Recognizing and acknowledging your problems is 99% of the battle.

[@spiritof6663]

The band are reported to have been "almost done" with making their first studio album with the original lineup since 1990. They had better not leave all that on the cutting room floor--if they're going to break up and therefore not go back into the studio to finish it, they could at the very least release whatever they have completed up until now, whether it's 3 songs or 6 songs or 9 songs or what-have-you, just make it an EP if you must! It would be a cool way to bring it all back full circle and present their fans with a parting goodbye gift, rather than leave it at the very ugly dissolution we witnessed a few days ago.

[@prophetofthesingularity]

Aside from everything he did with Jane's Addiction he created Lollapalooza in 1991 and it is still going strong after 33 years. Regardless of where he is at now he paved the way for many other bands by creating this show that gave many other bands early exposure. I was at the 93 show and mostly went to see Tool who at that time had recently released Undertow but had grown a following with their first EP Opiate which was all I had heard and still think it is one of their best releases. They were on a side stage when I saw them and they followed a guy juggling chainsaws (not sure if they were responsible for that but it seems like something that would have been their idea). Later in the same year they got moved to the main stage which is where they belonged and who knows where they would have gone without that early exposure. He is at least aware of his issues based on his recent statements. All the partying and drugs he did that can really make a person lose a lot of impulse control and have anger issues on top of their addictions and many times drugs and alcohol abuse will leave permanent effects. This is between him and the band and he might never be able to fully recover from his drug days even if he wants to.

[@michelebella677]

The juggling chainsaws guy was part of an act called "The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow" they opened for a few bands during that time. I saw them open for Janes in 01 and Nine Inch Nails in 1995.

[@prophetofthesingularity]

@@michelebella677 Interesting, ty! It definitely fit the mode of the shows!

[@edmundmcgrath213]

Everyone can recover

[@alisonfaulkner47]

Dan Rather at his age is more with it than he is.

[@vicente8705]

Dan Rather didn’t do acid every day for 20+ years

[@jonmo2694]

Not really

[@MFBURNS7909]

This is from 2021

[@christophergeorge4076]

The dude sounds like he stopped growing mentally at age 16.

[@richevans609]

More like 6...

[@yrmthr]

He never had to. If anything, he was paid to not grow up

[@FenderBender5150]

YES The medical term is called "Arrested Developement" When you start abusing drugs and alchochol at a very young age you stop growing mentally.

[@gm5873h]

The poster boy for man child

[@davidkane8573]

Opiate addiction arrests your age development. Whatever age you are when you become fully addicted, you stay right there. It’s crazy.

[@ZenHellephant]

I really wanted to catch them on this tour. JA is a personal favorite, with or without all of the controversy

[@GlowLockets]

Still just love this guy. He is a big fuck up like the rest of us. Thank you Perry, for having the guts to spread your joy. I would absolutely buy another concert ticket again regardless. Saw them in Nola so good ❤️❤️❤️

[@Phoenixhunter157]

He’s human and he’s definitely struggling right now. His voice. His substance abuse. He’s definitely struggling. Hate to see this happening to him and hope he can get above it. I would absolutely buy another ticket too ❤

[@soniahaley722]

Agreed! ❤

[@CaptainHi-Top-w5q]

Want some cheese with your whining.

[@eray9934]

Agreed. I’m pissed at him but still love him.

[@lorimrasek7611]

How do you want to be remembered? Body checking Dave Navarro on stage September 13th 2024, then throwing a jab, because whah I couldn't hear my voice over his guitar whah.

[@RougeMaster]

Lol least he will be remembered

[@PunishedBrak]

Farrell/Ferrell is Oirish and brother, he ain't Oirish.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

When you play music w people its magical I don't think people whove never jammed w other guys in a group understand what a special feeling it is ots more powerful than any drug imo This is why it's so hard to sustain a great band ideas come people are passionate the passion and excitement is a hard wild horse to bridle...that's the best way I could explain it I have talent n passion I understood early all this I've never had my own band only jammed w people seems most get into playing bars to gain women and attn ego trip ect Then u have real artists This combo is why all this happens

[@shaned-dv9ws]

@@PunishedBrak He's Bernstein

[@bks252]

Wow, he’s a genius. Well the 80’s came right after the 70’s. Who knew?? Good grief.

[@reesekat2276]

Perry was so sexy, weird wild and free with those dreads and septum piercing. I'd sit in my room and listen and Jane's took me some place else, some magical place. My parents were just on the verge of divorce and I needed something beautiful and raging to get me through. Jane's Addiction had me addicted to THEM. I had still been in touch with a lot of my offbeat and awesome friends then exchanging poetry and dreams in Forest Hills NY. I recall with a smile and no regrets getting in trouble for wearing my Nothing's Shocking t-shirt to school. I knew the consequences when I put it on that morning but had zero fucks. Whatever Perry is going through, I wish him the best. I wish the band the best. I hope it all turns out Ok. As disappointing as this all is it also makes me kinda sad.

[@andreabradley5837]

Now her paints are dry...

[@chermebrownsauce]

Jane's Rehab

[@pamelaadams6290]

lol

[@TikuVsTaku]

Perry Farewell

[@barrybjerke9353]

...janes' relasp

[@xclent1975]

This is what brain damage as a result of drug abuse looks and sounds like

[@chadwickrogers43]

Shut up

[@robertjamesonmusic]

Nah thats what a million face lifts looks like.

[@rocknroll6396]

Def a combo pack of drugs, booze and botox

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

its called the rock star party life, and rich and famous

[@lanatrzczka]

Man, you ain't kidding.

[@warthogA10]

Functional autism mixed with drugs and alcohol.. very sad outcome.

[@Real1nowFP]

I thought the same exact thing. Aspergers mixed with NPD.

[@jeff-oh]

bingo

[@marlodambrosio6050]

Hahahaha

[@marlodambrosio6050]

Distorted self image and delusional

[@sergez6172]

Ohh would you stop

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Perry seems high in this interview.

[@MichaelWaisJr]

Maybe he’s permafried.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

@MichaelWaisJr and too much neurotoxins injected.

[@Fraapindy]

@@MichaelWaisJr What I was going to say.

[@Fraapindy]

Too much of that kind of fun does this permanently.

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

@@MichaelWaisJr😂🎉

[@nathueil1]

Comin down the mountain, straight to the shitter.

[@rlg222]

LOL! Good One!

[@moreblack]

Those long hikes can be murder on the gut after all.

[@gm5873h]

He reminds me of George Mc Fly

[@violetgc6049]

Thank you omg it was driving me crazy trying to figure who he was reminding me of. Crispin Glover!!

[@jenjackson5176]

Spot on

[@ReeferSutherland]

Lorraine, you are my density

[@drewz4625]

We still love ya man!

[@i95_creative]

Needle and the Damage Done!

[@kboy1234]

Dan, I’ve never heard anyone call them the most influential band of the 80’s nor is that remotely true

[@jonandrewleon]

They are what started the counter culture to hair rock and mtv etc….and are considered the god fathers to grunge-and nobody could touch them at their peak….so they are ONE of the most influential from that era along with U2, Smiths, DM, Cure, Metallica etc

[@ceevishus4130]

THEY ARE ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BANDS OF ALL TIME IN THE ALTERNATIVE SCENE.

[@techromancerzero2709]

He might've been if he'd had a better musical output. As soon as he hit fame he kind of diminished. And he told us exactly why that happened in this interview.

[@spiritof6663]

Jane's Addiction are absolutely the most influential band of the 80s, and probably the second most influential alternative rock band of all time, after only The Velvet Underground. They proved far more influential than other huge bands of the 80s like U2 and R.E.M.

[@rawkguy4896]

​@@spiritof6663 Absolutely. I'm a casual fan but I'd gladly take the weakest Jane's song over shit like Mysterious Ways or Shining Happy People

[@christophercampbell1677]

Love you perry!! Cheers 🍻 from Cleveland brother.

[@damageincorporated8558]

I love it how Perry just keeps on keeping on, his contemporaries have bitten the bullet but he's still going and singing his ass off, long may it last, there is no script to a great life

[@mjames3662]

oooohhh man... so you haven't heard about what happened???

[@shaned-dv9ws]

Look at the recent live footage from summer 2024 concerts. He sounded terrible.

[@damageincorporated8558]

@shaned-dv9ws well this aged like warm milk, I'm going to remember the good old days from now on haha 🤙

[@mjames3662]

@@damageincorporated8558 haha yeah me too!

[@adamfindlay7091]

Good spirit/ praise to Rather for trying to understand art folks.

[@PhelpsLife]

Honestly, all Things considered..his responses were brilliant in this snippet of the interview.

[@Razorhead19]

I'll always like Perry. Hopefully he's well.

[@krazykris3279]

Don't forget the music and lolapalooza...hes done something.

[@bond7459]

I meet this guys when they were a garage band back in 84 in Texas (Theatre Gallery), I really knew that they where going to make it big,the very same happened with Flaming Lips.

[@mothroyale9076]

"Jane's addiction was most influential band of the... " "Jane's addiction was a band", would be a more accurate statement Dan.

[@amremorse]

If you don’t know your rock history then that’s fine and dandy but where do you think Dan got that line from? They are the forefathers of alternative rock. And they were one of the best live acts of that time.

[@mothroyale9076]

@@amremorse I never thought they were that great. Just my opinion. The Pixies on the hand I believe deserve that sort of praise. I don’t need to be a fancy pants rock historian to have an opinion now do I?

[@5urg3x]

He has such a beautiful voice

[@jamesmaass8929]

I've been around enough addiction in my life to understand denial and enabling by others . I hope he gets the help he needs or he won't be around much longer. I say that out of nothing but respect and concern.

[@JustinBoode]

I love you, Perry thank you

[@whatarefriends4]

He looks pretty damn good considering his lifestyle

[@jdl2180]

He looks like he had a lot of plastic surgery

[@Arthur-hg7ny]

Dan Rather?

[@rubenmartinez8264]

He’s pickled from all the octane. Preserved.

[@py16667]

⁠​⁠@@jdl2180 how many 65 year olds with “a lot of plastic surgery” even look this good??

[@alecgray3711]

New album coming ‘Sweatin’ through the botox’ Give it up Perry and thanks for all the good times. A singer’s gotta be able to sing and you set the bar so high. I don’t want to see you punish yourself or the fans anymore. Much love and respect.

[@thegreatshift9160]

Alcohol counts as addiction. There's been bottles at JA shows lately. This addiction thing ruins lives if not treated. Please get treatment. Do it for your family if you don't care about yourself. It would be amazing if JA had a clean run for one more tour. If Mick Jagger can do it at 80, what are the excuses?

[@te9591]

@@thegreatshift9160 bottles where?

[@adamweston4152]

I lost my brother to alcoholism a month ago and he was only 56, he would never admit he had a problem and it took his life, such a sad waste of a life.

[@yrmthr]

​@@te9591Perry always downs a bottle of wine during performances

[@te9591]

@@yrmthr gross

[@itzyaboi_chUnc]

PF is no Mick J. MickJ invented drone music, The Invocation Of My Demon Bro. Too bad Werner Herzog had to restart Fitzcarraldo without Jason Robards n’ Mick, cuz Mick… yah know, he’s just got a horse dick.

[@donnasfix-it3861]

I'd like to see more of his dancing. He moves so gracefully.

[@mattdad8429]

2:53 ok let's pump the brakes, Dan. Like pump 'em pretty hard. You're gonna wanna really ride those brakes.

[@foodchef9721]

He needs to be recognized as a concert icon. He created Lollapalloza and is the Bill Graham of his generation. 🌠

[@chrisdixon5193]

Perry seems much more likeable and charming and smarter and spiritual than I ever thought he would be.

[@MJ-tj3nd]

Is anyone else thinking George Mcfly here ?

[@patrickruhl6395]

I was trying to think of who he sounded like, thanks

[@mochans]

😂

[@FORTYSIX_N2]

Perry always said that he mastered using drugs without the fallout. He was open and proud about it.

[@wms702]

Yeah, that’s called denial, he looks sounds and acts like shit

[@Nikko137-m8b]

love you man, thanks

[@Chorkaloopa]

Jane’s addiction turned out to be Perry’s addiction. They had a good run.

[@chuckzimmerman3711]

Hey man I'm 57 and partied hard. 1 thing i know is people close 2 me wouldn't let me embarrass myself to this degree. I would hope.

[@mountainhobbit1971]

kids, don't do drugs for 40 years...or 20...or ever. ;-)

[@robertjamesonmusic]

Or do drugs just be responsible and space it out. Just don’t be an idiot

[@MichaelWaisJr]

@@robertjamesonmusicDon’t be sober and be an idiot.

[@djinnmagik2003]

I love Perry Farell 💪🏽🔥🎶

[@Mcgovern124]

LOL, Janes addiction was the most influential band of the ‘80s? I grew up in the 80s, they weren’t that…not even close.

[@InsaneStryker777]

What’s your pick?

[@Mcgovern124]

@@InsaneStryker777 GnR, personally. Appetite was a Game changer!

[@InsaneStryker777]

@@Mcgovern124 For some reason I thought you’d say GnR. They’ve got some good songs but they were more “of their time.” Jane’s was ahead of the game and influenced future bands. Same with the Pixies. That’s what he means by “influential.”

[@joelalexander4513]

@@InsaneStryker777 There are tons. The Smiths, The Police, ..Janes was stoner/drug psychedelic college radio alt rock. And there were plenty of those kinds of bands, too. JA never made drugs cool for the first time, but they did for 90's kids, for sure!

[@MandrakeRoots]

Perry seems to be having a good time...most everyone goes through a depression stage...but HELL, life is short,, LIVE IT WILD...

[@jamesd.6979]

Perry Farrell is a very complicated guy. He is smart, he is a visionary, and in his heart I truly believe he has the best intentions. But he's a wild card too. There's emotional issues that come with 4+ decades of excess, I don't know if it's possible to fully work through that and for the rest of Perry's life he will be a work in progress. I think that's where we are at right now after the on-stage blow up. It sounds like Perry's likely relapsed in a significant way and emotional issues have reared their ugly head.

[@dmonk2545]

Dan’s facial expressions rest somewhere between 1) “ is this clown serious? 2) “ why am I the one who gets these types to interview? and 3) “who the hell is this Janes Addiction anyway?? 😂😂😂

[@a_planet_on_fire]

Maybe he shouldn't have lied back in November '63...

[@Andypandieful]

The good thing is. He didn’t think he’d make money. So he did it out of joy. Many go on because of money as the driver. Which lends to failure.

[@rottingkosherpiko]

Wish I were able to see the whole interview. Don’t have AXS. Perry deserves a lot of credit. There’s a lot of good mixed with the bad. Guy came from literal nothing. That life clearly took a toll on him. Hopefully he can sort himself out and be the artist that I know is still in there somewhere.

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

I liked watching him and his family on the show Married to Rock

[@speed6725]

“I want to be remembered for swinging on Dave mid concert for no intelligent reason”

[@drzecelectric4302]

Something ain’t right

[@MK-xl9tt]

I looked up to Farrell my whole life, being an artist, leader, and originator of lollapoloza. It saddens me to think his caring, loving persona was just a mask for a drunken a hole but it sure appears he couldn’t shake drugs and alcohol. It’s not an easy task even for the well off I guess.

[@PunishedBrak]

The sad duality of Man; neither is a mask, and both versions reflect how he truly feels in his soul. He's a conflicted man, and only he can find the peace he craves; but, with his still ongoing alcohol addiction, it doesn't seem like he wants to set himself free.

[@nottrash9034]

The worst thing he did was get his “muse” killed and even after playing a part in taking her life having the gall to ask for more of her in the song Then She Did where he asks her to tell his mom in heaven he loves her

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Dan I need one more interview to catch you up on my best flip out so far !

[@scottyjordan3036]

Dan Rather has never heard NOTHINGS SHOCKING. He'd be Shocked

[@ReeferSutherland]

Youve stated there were dinosaurs on a quilt you wore with a girl. did you ever think that one day you'd be sat in an interview with me?

[@westbeachum3160]

This is what being a rockstar from the 80’s and 90’s is all about. Well done Perry. 😈

[@freakbuck]

How is this not Crispin Glover doing a character?

[@DTNY3000]

Are we sure that it isn't? 😄

[@xLiquidxSchWartZx]

He said, I didn't really expect to make money, that kinda is beautiful, that means his heart was in the right place and money just came, I haven't heard alot of his music- I'm just floating through videos on KZbin, I enjoyed hearing him speak tho, 🤟😇

[@itzyaboi_chUnc]

He’s a money hungry savage - and the wife too

[@stephen1081]

You really don't know much about Mr. Farrell if you believe what he said. Please google "Perry Farrell record contract 12.5%" when you have a chance.

[@user-ne8yo8fu4o]

Perry was so awesome to see with Jane a couple years back in Spokane. Minus Dave, but was still SO good live. Too bad he can't seem to get it together

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Janes Addiction is awesome!!!!!

[@alisterfolson]

Tell me the reunion tour is over without telling me it is...

[@maffamaff4461]

I hate how some fans who thought he was great Yesterday in a couple of days thinks he's a miserable junk and drunk. We should accept the fact that grey zones exist and that he, for the better or worse, can be both, with the hopes that the darker zones can be as minimally hurtful as possibile. Perry can be an incredible writer and performer. We should only hope he gets to feel better.

[@3grimreeferrr]

Poppin' off at Navarro still legends never dyin lol but I feel him on the wasting years bein loaded.....damn

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

You can’t explain what it means to merely get “well”. To people who don’t know. They think it’s all hedonism. The hedonism stops the first month and then the rest of your life is using to not be completely sick and to just try to feel normal. It’s a sad state of affairs that nobody if they knew would have ever signed up for.

[@donaldphee1651]

Though JA was successful they got big at the tail end of the 80's so I think it's a bit of a stretch to say they dominated the decade. I seem to recall Dave Navarro having a much more public profile I guess after he left the band? They were great in their heyday I'm sure they are capable still but at his age you have to prioritize your health and Farrell seems to be living in the past in this regard. Hope he can it together.

[@itzyaboi_chUnc]

He joined the redhot pepper band and enjoying tongue kissing boys.

[@ohraisins]

Still love his work. It's meant a great deal to me, he's very human that's for sure, but a pretty unique one. Sad what's just happened. Hope he's ok. I thought they were they most influential band of the 1990's?

[@haydenmark4662]

Step one : I am powerless over addiction and my life is unmanageable. 🙏🏽

[@JamesLorang]

Perry Farrell is postively one of the greatest...insane...and unique vocalists within Rock and Roll history...

[@streetwork5069]

I remember working summers vending at lalapaloser,never got down with their hit song. Walk right through the door..is all the lyrics I recall.😅

[@glenngrinter6818]

Tour just got canceled.😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🎼

[@elmerfudd743]

wonder when this was recorded.

[@wolframweld6115]

We still love ya Perry!

[@toontown306]

I saw Jane's Addiction in early 80's with Love and Rockets. They did a show at uc Irvine Crawford hall. What a great show. I saw them a few more times.. I don't think they are done for good yet.. Perry does need to get his head on right though..

[@Jameswilliam1982]

His biggest mistake was injecting botox into his face, good god

[@mikulasroubicek4642]

Don’t forget the nose job and fake teeth.

[@thewhiteelephant]

Man, no shit! He mutilated his face.

[@DianaL-ou6pb]

too much filler, worse than the botox

[@flyingaxeman7343]

On the soundtrack of my life , hope things get better.

[@gregdahlen4375]

choosing between having fun and being productive is hard. they're both good. technically i'd think you can have both, they could feed each other

[@mpeters220]

Get well soon Perry!

[@Meepsmusic63]

ps, i really like this guest, thanks

[@laughorgomad]

James Addiction is The Grateful Dead of Alternative music.Its a sort of movement

[@uptone12111]

Clean up .And make a new album. WITH your band

[@jaimedelafuente9421]

We support Perry and Dave and all the members of Jane's we love their songs trough the years, we love Lolapalloza and all the alternative artists too ... Jane's Addiction forever!

[@PaulJohn283]

He seems like a nice and sincere guy, I hope he finds Jesus and gets the help he needs. Amazing music they made.

[@Bobbytaylor1981]

His biggest mistake was last week.

[@episodebeats2817]

Dude is still 14 years old inside.

[@RpennyZ]

I think he was lit up during this too. So what.