Perry Farrell

Full Name
Peretz Bernstein
Born
March 29th, 1959
Height
6ft 0in
Hometown
Queens, New York, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $50 million
Partner
Etty Lau Farrell
Family
Perry Farrell was born Peretz Bernstein in Queens, New York City, to a Jewish family. His mother died by suicide when he was three years old, and he was subsequently raised by his father. Farrell married singer, dancer and television personality Etty Lau Farrell in 2002, and the couple have two sons.
Years Active
1981–present
Bands
Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Psi Com, Satellite Party
Top Tracks
'Jane Says', 'Been Caught Stealing', 'Stop!', 'Pets', 'Mountain Song'
Top Albums
Nothing's Shocking, Ritual de lo Habitual, Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Strays
Records Sold
More than 10 million
Fun Facts
Perry Farrell created Lollapalooza in 1991 as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction, but it quickly evolved into one of the world's most influential music festivals. Jane's Addiction's Nothing's Shocking (1988) and Ritual de lo Habitual (1990) are widely credited with helping bring alternative rock into the mainstream and paving the way for the genre's explosion in the 1990s. In addition to Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros, Farrell has explored electronic music through projects including Satellite Party and has frequently collaborated with artists across rock, dance and pop.
Related Artists
Dave Navarro, Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Primus

Perry Farrell is an American musician, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur best known as the founder and frontman of Jane’s Addiction, one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Renowned for his theatrical stage presence, distinctive vocals and eclectic songwriting, Farrell played a pivotal role in shaping the alternative rock movement. Beyond his work with Jane’s Addiction, he co-founded Porno for Pyros and created Lollapalooza, the groundbreaking touring festival that transformed the live music industry before evolving into one of the world’s largest music festivals.

His career has spanned alternative rock, funk, electronic music and art rock, establishing him as one of modern rock’s most innovative cultural figures.

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Perry Farrell is an American musician best known as the lead singer and founder of Jane's Addiction, the co-founder of Porno for Pyros and the creator of the Lollapalooza music festival.
Perry Farrell has fronted Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Psi Com and Satellite Party throughout his career.
Perry Farrell helped define the alternative rock movement through Jane's Addiction while also revolutionising live music by creating Lollapalooza, a festival that became a model for modern touring music events.
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