118: Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros, Banyan, NiN, Infectious Grooves)

The Trap Set with Joe Wong

Joe Wong

Joewong, Drums, Comedy, Performing Arts, Arts, Drummers

4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 12 April 2017

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Jane's Addiction rose from the LA club scene to become one of their generation's most influential bands, due in no small part to the iconoclastic, tribal-influenced contributions of Stephen Perkins. Stephen tells Joe about growing up in Los Angeles, his tryout for Jane's addiction, his love of the Grateful Dead, fatherhood, and more. Also check out Stephen's bonus episode next week, wherein he answers your questions.

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0:00.0	If you enjoy our conversation with Stephen Perkins, make sure to check out his bonus episode next week,
0:06.8	featuring his answers to your questions.
0:09.8	The Trap Set will always be available for free, but we rely on donations from our listeners.
0:15.3	Please visit our website at thetrapset.net and click Donate.
0:19.1	Subscribe to our show on iTunes, and if you enjoy what you hear,
0:22.6	give us a review.
0:36.2	This is Joe Wong.
0:38.3	Welcome to the Trapset, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.
0:42.3	I want to play something for you.
0:44.3	I want to play something for you. You're hearing Mountain Song by Jane's Addiction, featuring my guest Stephen Perkins on drums.
1:06.0	Formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, Jane's Addiction straddled several disparate music scenes
1:15.6	and became a fixture in LA clubs. They emerged as one of their generation's most beloved and
1:21.6	influential bands in no small part due to Perkins' iconoclastic, tribal-influenced style.
1:29.6	Aside from his work with Jane's, Stephen has made iconic recordings with bands such as
1:34.3	Bonion, Infectious Grooves, Nine Inch Nails, and Pornow for Piros. And now our conversation with Stephen Perkins.
1:51.8	But I recall riding my Schwinn bike around in the backyard and hearing Neil Diamond.
2:03.7	My parents would play a lot of Neil Diamond.
2:05.7	Mine too.
2:06.5	That's remarkable because if you open up hot August night, my parents are in the audience.
2:11.5	The Greek, right?
2:12.3	Yeah.
2:12.6	My parents are in the actual sleeve cover of Neil Diamond.
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