Founding members of the iconic rock band Jane's Addiction, Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro, are embroiled in a legal dispute with former bandmates over allegations of unpaid royalties. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, claims Farrell and Navarro withheld earnings from the band's early recordings, including their seminal 1988 album "Nothing's Shocking."
The plaintiffs, former bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, allege they were excluded from financial agreements tied to the band's early work. According to court documents, Farrell and Navarro allegedly negotiated new licensing deals without consulting the original lineup, depriving Avery and Perkins of their rightful shares.
Jane's Addiction, formed in 1985, became one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the late '80s and early '90s. Their raw, experimental sound paved the way for the alternative music explosion of the following decade. However, internal conflicts have plagued the band for years, with multiple lineup changes and hiatuses.
Legal representatives for Farrell and Navarro have yet to publicly respond to the allegations. Fans of the band are closely watching the case, as its outcome could impact future royalties and licensing agreements for the band's early catalog.
