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Perry Farrell Takes the Stage for First Time Since Jane’s Addiction Split

The Big Interview returns this week with the “Godfather of Alt-Rock,” Perry Farrell. Farrell has been an influential figure in the music world for decades. He broke the mold as the frontman of the pioneering alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction and founder of the Lollapalooza music festival, but for many years he struggled with drug abuse. In this clip, Perry Farrell tells me about how "staying loaded" has affected his life and how he's using his "third act" to make up for lost time. Tune in t