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Stephen Perkins
Rock / Jazz / Experimental

"Stephen Perkins"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/18/2008
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   Stephen Perkins: General Info
Member Since4/22/2006
Band Websiteperkinspalace.com/
Band Members
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InfluencesRock, Metal, Tribal, Drumming
Type of LabelMajor



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   About Stephen Perkins
Born on September 13,1967 in Los Angeles. Started playing drums at 8 years old. At 13, bought first pro drum kit. [5 piece Ludwig with Zildjian cymbals] and took drum lessons from Jim Engle and Joel Gallant . Started band Dizaster in 1983 with Dave Navarro and played LA club dates. In 1986 joined Janes Addiction and two weeks later Dave joined. In 1987 the self titled LP was released on XXX records. 1988 Nothing Shocking on WB was released.

1990 Ritual De Lo Habitual was released on WB, 1991 the band broke up..In 1992 SP joined Infectious Grooves and stayed for a year.

In 1993 SP started a new band Porno for Pyros and released a self titled LP on WB. In 1995 SP started another new band named Banyan and released a CD on Cyber Octave. In 1996 Porno for Pyros released Good Gods Urge on WB. IN 1997 Flea and Dave joined up with SP and Janes Addiction for a tour (relapse tour) a movie (3 Days) and some recordings (Kettle Whistle) In 1998 SP made the second Banyan CD for Cyber Octave called Any Time at All. In 1999 Steve Perkins joined Tommy Lee in Methods of Mayhem who toured for a year.

In 2000 SP started playing Janes shows with Martine LeNoble on bass. In 2001 Janes started on the new CD for Capitol Records. Chris Chaney joined the band on bass and Strays was released in 2003. In 2004 SP released Banyan's third CD called Live at Perkins Palace on Sanctuary Records. 2005 SP started a new band called The Panic Channel and released the music in the fall of 2005.

SESSIONS AND LIVE PERFORMANCES: RAGE AGAINTS THE MACHINE, NO DOUBT, NIN, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, JERRY CANTRAL, RANCID, JEWEL, SHERYL CROW, ROB WASSERMAN, PETER MURPHY, CLASS OF 99, LOVE AND ROCKETS, CAMP FREDDY, HELL RIDE, NO MATERIAL, DRUM CLINICS AND MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS

The music therapy drum circles have opened up new doors for a percussion instrument first used only for drummers. Go Jo Bags are an instrument invented by SP and Joey Klaparda which are now being used in music therapy sessions around the world. They are available through West Music Catalog


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chiveta





Nov 19 2008 3:25 AM

thanks for adding us, cheers from Brazil!

read chiveta!
Drummer Boy





Nov 19 2008 3:08 AM

Hi Stephen! :D

What's the news about Jane's Addiction? Any shows coming up?? Thanks! :D
Kayfabe





Nov 18 2008 10:43 PM

Thanks for the add!

..
Bridget





Nov 18 2008 9:16 PM

Terrif! Marvy! Muchas Smooches! Kick it out, daddy!
Official MySpace Page of Hannah Ford





Nov 18 2008 7:48 PM

Hey Stephen,

Thanks for the add. Great hangin' with you at PASIC! Maybe we'll cross paths at NAMM.

Peace Love & Drums...

Hannah
Sounds Of Noise





Nov 18 2008 6:46 PM

COOL BEANS STEPHEN GLAD TO HAVE YOU ABOARD
VENICE ORIGINALS SKATEBOARD SHOP





Nov 18 2008 6:23 PM

Come by the shop and so we can hook you up on some Venice OG gear Mr.
Perkins!
Leslie





Nov 18 2008 5:55 PM

Thanks Mr.
Man!!!
Mickey Featherstone





Nov 18 2008 4:51 PM

Cheers! Much love from Detroit!
*T*
Mauricio Pineda Drpic





Nov 12 2008 8:20 PM

Yo Perks,
I was thinking about the soldiers and how each one must miss someone.
So far away sometimes where weeks feel like just a couple of days.
At the same time a minute can take a lifetime to understand.
I wrote this song where four minutes are really decades.
http://moes-music-place. piczo. com
I sang and played the instruments
Anyway, Hope ya like it,
Peace,
Moe
Guy Macheezmo


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Nov 12 2008 5:34 PM

Thanks for inspiring me!
The Psychotic Playground™





Nov 9 2008 1:05 AM

The Playground thanks you for the add....keep it psychotic!!!

Scat





Nov 7 2008 4:37 PM

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
ALTERN-8 & TOTAL DEVASTATION @ W.R. 12/20/08


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Nov 7 2008 1:33 AM

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Nov 6 2008 8:15 AM

Malibu 70’s crew Reunion Party!

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Scobra





Nov 6 2008 2:27 AM

its gonna be good getting a dose of Banyan tomorrow night. its been awhile.

cool man
scobra - the skeleton master
Healing Prayers





Nov 4 2008 8:25 AM

The Top 5 Reasons To Vote In California
Or: Why It Still Means A Thing Even If It Ain't Got That Swing

1. Big margin = big mandate. The popular vote doesn't put anyone in the White House, but it affects what presidents can do when they get there. Want Obama to be able to actually do the stuff he's been talking about? Pass universal health care? End the war? Then we need a landslide.
2. The other things on the ballot matter! There are important issues on the California ballot this year, and progressives all need to weigh in. You better believe our opponents will turn out and vote on them. Also, there's Congress. Without more support in the House and Senate, Obama will have a hard time getting progressive laws passed.
3. If you don't vote, everyone can find out. Voting records are public. (Not who you voted for, just whether you voted.) Pretty soon, finding out whether you voted could be as easy as Googling you.
4. Help make history. You could cast one of the votes that elect the first African-American president. If we win, we'll tell our grandchildren about this election, and they'll tell their grandchildren. Do you really want to have to explain to your great-great-grandchildren that you were just too busy to vote in the most important election in your lifetime?
5. People died so you'd have the right to vote. Self-government—voting to choose our own leaders—is the original American dream. We are heir to a centuries-long struggle for freedom: the American Revolution, and the battles to extend the franchise to those without property, to women, to people of color, and to young people. This year, many will still be denied their right to vote. For those of us who have that right, it's precious. If we waste it, we dishonor those who fought for it and those who fight still.

Live your values. Love your country. Vote.
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Nov 3 2008 2:06 PM

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Nov 1 2008 5:09 AM

Banyan
THE OFFICIAL BLEU OCEAN MUSIC PAGE





Oct 31 2008 7:04 PM

♫ Hi My Friend ♫ Great site you have here .
ITS Done My 1st New Song
COME IN HEAR My New Song .
♫ 56 Street Cabaret Bleus ©
Let me no what you think .
have a great week.
Its A song i wrote and sing on from my drums .And i got it done before my birthday .♫
www. bleu-ocean. com
yaaa
Sonorgirl





Oct 31 2008 6:46 PM

Thanks Steve.
Keep groovin'!
Lakeside Manor





Oct 31 2008 5:43 PM

thanks
Jim Palmer





Oct 31 2008 5:41 PM

Thanks for accepting my request!
Have a happy halloween & a rockin' weekend!
Atb,
Jim.
J-Ro





Oct 31 2008 8:18 AM

THANK YOU.
J-ro!
ZeN





Oct 31 2008 7:33 AM

Photobucket
Rebery





Oct 29 2008 8:54 PM

Hi friends, we hope you are fine.
We have uploaded 3 new songs of our new record.
The songs are:
INTO THE SILENCE
SOMEWHERE
ON THE QUIET
We will be glad to know your opinion,
thanks for your time.
Ambersonian





Oct 26 2008 7:47 AM

Saw the show at La Cita...you guys were amazing. I was standing right off to the side of your drums...you're so unbelievably great at what you do. Watching you play always makes me smile.
Can't wait to see Banyan at the Mint!
Leisure Lee





Oct 24 2008 7:46 AM

Missed the show tonight but see you at the mint!!
Cosmic Friend





Oct 23 2008 8:57 PM

Have a great show tonight Stephen. I'm so happy about this I know you must be.
Rock on
D The Fem Sexy





Oct 23 2008 5:08 PM

What a life: Region of Darkness, Banyan AND Jane's Addiction gigs in the same month! By the way, is Banyan mad at San Francisco? Whatever we did, we're sorry.
We miss you! Come back!
JJ





Oct 23 2008 4:58 PM

Next stop is NYC, baby! That's right! I remember a show that was cancelled on New Year's Eve a few years back? I have no plans for this New Year's Eve, do you? YOU DO NOW!!!!!!! You are just such an amazing drummer and the fact that you are so sweet and gorgeous makes you--Stephen Perkins! Rock the house, dude! ALL MY LOVE!!!!!
Robin-STPeebs ♥





Oct 23 2008 10:32 AM

Have fun tonight!!
But I already know you will.
The (ONe)





Oct 23 2008 1:59 AM

HAVE FUN TOMORROW AND BRING THAT HORSE DOWN TO ATL SOON! Love ya.
Mauricio Pineda Drpic





Oct 23 2008 1:59 AM

Dude......man it was great hearing from you..........
That song "Why Cry" Kicks A.....It should be on the radio, tv and everywhere. I sure as hell promote it. keep rockin.........I know you will.....The Perks, quite possibly the best drummer in the entire world.........see ya from MOE........
Duncan





Oct 22 2008 5:25 PM

Hey Perk! Region of Darkness pics from Winston's are up!

click here for the gallery
HYDRO





Oct 22 2008 12:18 PM

JANES ADDICTION!!!!!!!!
XOXOXOXOX
InterGalacticPlastico.





Oct 19 2008 7:42 PM

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!!
Sebastian





Oct 19 2008 4:09 PM

Hi Stephen,

Great seeing you last night hope to see you back in the big apple soon. Here is a short movie I made on the making of my last collage, Check it out!

Much Love
-Sebastian
..
ALTERN-8 & TOTAL DEVASTATION @ W.R. 12/20/08


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Oct 17 2008 6:49 PM

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Hosted By: JK Presents (UNITING DECADES OF FRIENDS TO FAMILY)
When: 20 Dec 2008, 4pm – 6:30am
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Hollywood, California 90069, United States
RSVP HERE TO LET US KNOW IF U PLAN ON ATTENDING

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Oct 16 2008 9:42 PM

hey now!!! have a great gig tonight, i wish i could listen:)
JJ