Perry Farrell
Keynote Speaker: Musician Best Known as the Frontman of Jane's Addiction; Creator of Lollapalooza
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Perry Farrell Biography
Perry Farrell is quite simply, one of the most important and original musical figures of the '90s. Born Perry Bernstein in New York City on March 29, 1959, Perry moved with his family to Miami, FL as a youngster, and eventually wound up in Los Angeles, CA, where he discovered the liberating punk rock movement. By the early '80s, goth rock was sweeping across L.A. -- as a result, Perry changed his name to Perry Farrell ("peripheral") and formed the goth-alternative band, Psi Com. While the group was an important musical stepping stone for Perry (his trademark heavily effected vocal style, ethereal music, etc.), the band eventually fell apart before they could sign to a major label.
Years later, in 1994, Triple X Records would issue a self-titled, five-track Psi Com compilation. Undeterred, Farrell put together what would become one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Jane's Addiction. He hooked up with a pair of young metalheads, drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro, plus alternative fan Eric Avery on bass. The quartet was harder rocking than Farrell's previous outfit, and injected their rock with unpredictability -- unafraid to touch upon other non-rock musical styles and making great use of dynamics. The band was also different in that it was against the testosterone-heavy image of other rockers at the time, the bandmembers would often kiss each other on-stage and Farrell would sometimes dress in drag.
All of the hoopla paid off for the band as they became an instant favorite on the L.A. club scene, issuing their self-titled debut on Triple X in 1987. Like its music, the band's audience was varied -- metalheads, punkers, and goths all worshiped them. A huge bidding war ensued, with Warner Bros. eventually signing the up-and-coming band.
Although Jane's Addiction would only be together for two more albums, 1988's "Nothing's Shocking" and 1990's "Ritual de lo Habitual" (both platinum-certified), they were a major reason for alternative rock's eventual mainstream acceptance and success. Both albums are widely considered classics, proving to be incredibly influential on the '90s alt rock scene.
Eventually, drug-fueled bickering helped break up the group, but not before they would headline the inaugural Lollapalooza tour in 1991 (Farrell was the founder of the eventual annual tour).
Perry also tried his hand at filmmaking around this time, with the hard-to-decipher "Gift." Perry went straight into his next project, "Porno For Pyros," which included ex-Jane's drummer Perkins, as well as guitarist Peter DiStefano and bassist Martyn LeNoble. While the new outfit contained some of the same musical trademarks as J.A., it proved to be not as musically adventurous or abstract. A pair of underrated albums were issued, 1993's self-titled debut, and 1996's "Good God's Urge," and while the band was a popular concert attraction, Farrell split the band up in 1997, shortly after an appearance on the "Private Parts" soundtrack and a performance at the movie's premier.
Later in 1997, Farrell did a brief reunion tour with Jane's Addiction (Eric Avery, who refused the invitation, was replaced by Red Hot Chili Pepper Flea on bass), releasing a live/outtakes collection, "Kettle Whistle," the same year.
A year later, Farrell became a father and swore off drugs and drink for good -- focusing on a new project, dubbed Gobalee. Before the new project could get off the ground, Farrell abruptly abandoned it, concentrating on recording his first solo album, which featured contributions by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
In November of 1999, the retrospective "Rev" was issued, containing hits and rarities from both Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros, as well as a pair of solo tracks. In 2001, Farrell's solo album, "Song Yet to Be Sung" arrived, marking his first new material in five years, as well as a more global, spiritual approach to his music.
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Perry Farrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Celebrity and Entertainment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Perry Farrell for live events is $200,000 and above. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Perry Farrell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Remedy Drive, Pat Monahan and St. Vincent. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Perry Farrell for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Perry Farrell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Perry Farrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $200,000 and above. For the most current speaking fee to hire Perry Farrell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Perry Farrell speak about?
Perry Farrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity and Entertainment. -
Where does Perry Farrell travel from?
Perry Farrell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Perry Farrell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Perry Farrell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Perry Farrell for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Perry Farrell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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