In Conversation With PERRY FARRELL of JANE'S ADDICTION

Perry Farrell talks to Kerrang! Senior Editor Nick Ruskell about the inspiration behind his new album, Kind Heaven, his Las Vegas residency and the future of Jane’s Addiction.
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[@Mike_Spor]

Soooooo great to have him back again!!! He really knows how to set the scene for the show...always full of visuals...dreamy. This guy is an entertainer, a creator, dreamer, lover of life, etc. Ho speaks so gently..passionately...with a childlike glow. I love this man for all he has created, I wish him (and all of you too) the very best and happiness in life. i really hope he can pull this project off as imagined.

[@justinb954]

the band needs to trust in him. gather a shared vision, because no one produces or writes Janes songs better than the Farrell / Navarro partnership.

[@markrosenquist8259]

@@justinb954 Eric Avery

[@feralLove]

Perry is a wise, smart n complex human being.

[@aaronbickford8725]

Perry is so cool…he reminds me of my old running buddy from my younger years. Mischievous, intelligent, and a total creative force to be reckoned with…makes me miss the 90s…and all the fun stuff we used to get in to. Of course, at some point, it stopped working and being so fun and adulthood was beckoning…had to get clean and grow up…lol😊

[@annonymost9318]

I agree with the spacey stuff. It has all happened to me as well. I love him so much. He is brave. Does not care what we think.

[@eforester8891]

Love Perry, he is so unique.

[@savoirfaire8979]

*I respect his bravery in following his dreams of moving to LA and being a rock star. Few people pull that off.*

[@AwesometownUSA]

many do try tho. the trying is only half of it, and the only half you really have any control over. it’s a very few and a whole lot of luck, pulling it off. D:

[@lonewolfartisan661]

Clearly, Perry is a good soul. He is definitely loved both in the spiritual world as is in this physical reality.

[@Exploitart]

Shooting the sound of metals into outer space? ~ Pure alchemy... I love it! -- And, his thoughts of the after-life and his open-ness to communicate his experiences.. Magnificent.

[@LordKreiden]

Definitely want to go to Las Vegas and check out his latest dream !

[@Jordana1018]

I mean WOW! How wonderful it was for me to stumble across this interview? I'll answer, IT IS VERY WONDERFUL. I'm thankful for his words, his artistry & the thought process that goes into all of it. A little gem was given here. I'm blown away. 🙏🏽

[@humblestudent7679]

It is easy to see that Perry is a kind genuine human.

[@blake3453]

Perry has such a cute personality! Such an interesting and good soul. I hope he CAN dance about and kick ass at 80! Even not, it doesn't matter WHAT this wonderful man does, he is such a good guy! Not to mention excellent and real artist!!! Bless you, Perry Farrell! You will always be the coolest dude in my heart and mind. Thank you for this cool interview!!! (I hope he gets this comment!, from one artist to another...)

[@veromikes]

Janes was PERFECT.Miss the old days.

[@dirtyd7931]

Saw him perform solo in New Orleans as just a dj. 2000 or so.Frigging amazing on just turntables. House of blues I think. I was so fucked up everyone kept asking my old lady where was all the ecstasy. She carried me out of there once the show was over. Great times thanks to Roni Jean

[@quincymastin5131]

Big fan of this guy ... always have thought he was a special person

[@mollymcritchie7820]

So brilliant. I am heading to Vegas soon. I wish Kind Heaven was open!

[@dawidklucz849]

Beloved genius!!!! Happy Birthday Perry

[@SoCalBallNerd]

He's freaking awesome 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@maggieloughran5641]

He is so lovely

[@annonymost9318]

but that facelift...not.

[@annonymost9318]

But he is still the most lovely man..yes....and still sexy as all get out.

[@umaberry]

I agree, because he seems happy with himself.

[@ericwhatley5831]

GS Kerrang!,Perry Farrell 🤘🤘🤘 Jane's Addiction,Porno for Pyros were fucking awesome

[@sloanemachine9701]

Love Perry ♥♥♥

[@stella6051]

I love this guy

[@daviddemaria3982]

It’s ok to jump in and be more friendly and conversational.

[@cryptocentrik]

That's an amazing concept

[@justinb954]

Janes Addiction - Porno 4 Pyros &TOOL are probably the most important bands to come along in the late 80s, early 90s that sadly got eclipsed by the end of glam & the beginning of Seattle bands. Then quitting after recording 'my generations' version of The Wall or "the white album" -- "Ritual De lo Habitual" .There albums are highly intelligent, sexy, real, creative art-records but, instead of grasping 'nothings shocking' they chose Axle Roseballs. Slash is a fine musician beyond and i don't know why he didn't kill Axl but, Janes and Tools records got lost in there shuffle. Luckily its never to late to go find the work of these bands. Janes Addiction, Porno for Pyros, All Tool records. They actually kicked off 90s pop rock ..start with Jane's self titled triple XXX debut. Its an insanely well written bunch of songs. Like they'd been doing it for 25 years but, it was a 1st self recorded/produced GEM! Josh from the RHCPs does a perfect cover of "I would for you." i mean its not a cover its a clone. Covers contain a lil of the artist performing it but, not this. If mirrors produced sound then 'Its a mirrored version' sending my love..

[@benwil1715]

......ya say my eyes are crazy eyes....🎶🎵🎼... Huge fan!!....got ritual cd way back in day..im 44 now hailing from nassau county L.I..i remember lucking out and gettin "the real one", holdin it like a newborn baby!!!.... Every song!!!... I worked at "The Wall" and "Tower Records"... Got nothing shocking and debut album.....stole last 2.....didnt get caught either!!!...

[@joseluispinedovargas5877]

Woooooooo 😱🇵🇪👏👏👏👏

[@Evi1penguin5]

Anybody that doesn't think he's a genius is insane

[@evanrowe4657]

I’m sure Perry Farrell has said at some point that “Genius is very close to insanity”

[@Evi1penguin5]

@@evanrowe4657 He did.

[@matthewcoombs3282]

Bless him, thinks English Breakfast Tea might be too strong. After all the stuff he must of taken back in the 80s and 90s!!

[@toddst.george6511]

Genius is as genius does.

[@nedim_guitar]

That ending part about angels speaking to him in 1994... That's drugs, man. It is his experience, but there's really no afterlife. He's a weird man sometimes, but still pretty great!

[@b00mb00mb0ris]

To say, without a doubt, that there's no afterlife, is pretty bleak man. There are many recorded NDE (near death experiences) accounts to give us hope. I personally hope to see my parents, grandparents, and friends after this life 🤙. I was impressed with his candid statement about it.

[@SatansSimgma]

Sorta dude would have been an artist no matter where or when he was born.

[@mooondoggie2730]

Do this man justice and pls line up the voice track with the footage. The back ground is fabulous and sound level is great. Shit, pay me to do that shit. Btw, I love Trump and loved Jane's as a kid. Ironically, I was listening to Jane's in Iraq in 2003 as a soldier. I dont care what Perry thinks about war either but he made beautiful music for artists and surfers like me.Most humans will never be as evolved as he is.

[@nuccababy1814]

👍

[@impirecords4047]

imagine that janes addiction playing live in 2020...time travel space rock and roll far out !! its funny to realise that the interviewee did not have the faintest that the planet was about to go into zombie ism aliens ...vision !!!

[@timsadinski6142]

What the hell did Jane say? ..... is she through with Sergio did she get her television back?... I know she didn't owe him nothing.... great song great performer great human being God bless him unless he's an atheist even so God bless him ... so I know he's an atheist now age and wisdom always comes with time I'm going to be 60 myself and I know my God damn partying slowed the hell down . And reality is a f****** b**** straight to heaven for him and I hope he sees his mom like I hope I see mine

[@Bikewithlove]

Perry’s a really good person bringing a message of peace & love in the mask of postmodernism, but he’s anything but a postmodernist.

[@louisdeangelis2535]

Dali , ManRey , Picasso , gotz nothing on Perry.. also he frees slaves.. no joke.. love you dude.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Perry is so odd looking if he came out and said he was satan I'd say "yeah that figures"

[@justinb954]

lmao -----

[@djinnmagik1473]

All of US MuzeOs are the same guy in different bodies 😁 ya know ❤🎨🎶 LoVe2P∆int$ound

[@deborahgoldstein512]

he looks like my Bubbie but better dressed.

[@eforester8891]

What his looks got to do with his music.

[@fredzep01]

@@eforester8891 this is why music has become bland, they've all kidded themselves to think everything must be perfect. i will take odd an interesting over perfect and bland in any month in the year

[@bobweiram6321]

Earl gray tea is very strong.

[@cameronprior4698]

I was thinking the same thing, lol.

[@FlapperLust]

he changed his face so much dont know why all theese operations?!

[@randyhiiip]

He looks like Gary's Mod

[@MCConfuz]

1

[@superbug1977]

So odd....so talented...I need to mention weird....but you have to be. He was once a fan of Siouxsie and the Banshees. That alone keeps me interested. My Lallapalooza was good and I think included the Ramones.

[@NellieFly]

What's with the overly fey affectation?

[@vegetablehead]

sorry to disappoint....that wasn't your mom perry! angels are pretty cool, but their creator is cooler! also, yes, more than 5 dimensions. check out Nachmanide's 10 Dimensions

[@leanns.3768]

You're mean. Cruel even.

[@stgonzales]

🤷‍♂️

[@giantrobot234]

That interviewer needs to be slapped. How can you end the interview on that and not follow up on what Perry said?! At least ask more questions!

[@lahaza6515]

His beautiful aquiline nose & teeth with character are gone forever. Girls; this is why the very thing you hate about yourself might be the thing that makes you most attractive physically. Don't fuck with your faces.

[@jerrywhite8810]

He reminds me of Andy Warhol....

[@JadenJahci]

"And nobody likes him" -Spinless Pussy Fart @27:17 Kind Regards, 2020

[@pearlyshells2430]

Freddie vibes, anyone?

[@lahaza6515]

Freddie? You don't mean Mercury right? I see zero comparison between those two, but maybe you mean someone else.

[@stevetobin7495]

Please someone feed him he looks like an xray

[@edybocman76]

He always has been skiny

[@brazyd5]

I AM SKIN AN BONESSSS & IHAVE POINTY NOSEEEE..................

[@rosemarymills1671]

@@brazyd5 me too so guess what! I gained weight. An easy solution

[@coolbrando1]

Plus it looks like he had work done. Oof.

[@flint2001]

@@coolbrando1 It's pretty scary! 😂

[@TheTDTDT]

Perry needs some steaks.

[@fredzep01]

dont think so, his vitals will be like an athlete's

[@gideonsikk8733]

Perrypushed too hard and came down fast

[@joekiddyshaw5757]

No offence, i love Perry Farrell but he looks strange man ... swapped smack 4 botox !

[@self-rewardingqbitsunderhu3765]

Perry, Perry... One needle and *POEFF* the balloon inflates. I wonder the temporary smell and the Geiger-tellers - IiiiiHHhh: Yes, he is a positive person. A poet? No ! Poets don't take dictionaries to look up fancy words and their meaning to use them in a "poem." You never belonged to this time, like all of us. And the family gets stronger by the lengths we travel. All off with us wings in a society which we allow to. But if we keep sheep we will need pills. And swallow them deep to experience a temporary bleep. Until we flatline for the ultramade sleep. Integrated peripherals on a binary input / output showpeep. Perry, Perry...

[@gideonsikk8733]

Data download brother stay strong

[@coldacre]

oh my god he looks like a freak. and not a good one. ok Perry… you didn’t need to.

[@cndluluv]

wow, what a mess

[@mikerazzo2251]

drugs take their toll over time. great music but alot of nonsense . just play make music

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

He's gay, right?

[@rosemarymills1671]

I'm not even familiar with the guy, but what I saw in the interviews, he isn't very impressive. Looks weird and sounds weid. Won't listen to any more of his rambling.

[@asupertramp948]

Thanks for commenting Rosemary. We'll be sure to pass on your absolutely pointless comment that didn't need to written at all, to Perry. And all that from someone named Rosemary...imagine the balls that takes.

[@annasloan2349]

Get familiar before forming an opinion would be my suggestion...it shows ignorance on your part to dismiss something you know nothing about...you just might learn some fascinating shit by giving people who look weird a chance...this weirdo made music history and is an icon of early alternative.

[@eforester8891]

Why comment when you don't know anything about him. FYI he is a musical genius and what's his looks got to do with anything.