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Jane's Addiction formed out of the remains of frontman Perry Farrell's previous band, Psi Com.

In mid-1985, Farrell was searching for a new bass player for the faltering Psi-com when he was introduced to Eric Avery.

Farrell and Avery bonded over a mutual appreciation for Joy Division and The Velvet Underground and began to practice together, even though Avery never did become a full-fledged member of Farrell's disintegrating group.

The new band was dubbed " Jane's Addiction " in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was addicted to drugs.

At the beginning, little known guitarist Matt Fanuka was rhythm guitar for four days, but was cut from the band because of intense methamphetamine usage.

In its early incarnation, Jane's Addiction went through three guitarists and featured Matt Chaikin, formerly of Kommunity FK, on drums.