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Stephen Perkins
Rock / Jazz / Experimental

"Stephen Perkins"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/21/2008
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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 LabelNone





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Aug 7 2008 8:00P
TBA (Banyan) Crested Butte, Colorado
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
Cervantes (Banyan) Denver, Colorado
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Outdoor City Walk (Banyan) Vail, CO

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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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Jeffo





Jun 19 2008 7:29 PM

Que Mope? Just thinking about the Old days at Screem and Halloween in the Canyon. Pura Vida.
Five Car Pile Up





Jun 19 2008 8:42 PM

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!!
Nick Rod





Jun 21 2008 1:35 AM

"super high me"

43 minutes in...

a little guest appearance by our beloved stephen, along with dave navarro and sarah silverman...


interesting...



i love you, stephen!!
Josef





Jun 22 2008 11:45 PM

Aloha
johan





Jun 24 2008 10:06 AM

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DeeDee





Jun 11 2008 12:35 AM

Thanx for add!!!!
HYDRO





Jun 12 2008 4:42 AM

love the new pics=)
please come to ohio soon I need to watch you play the drums up close.
love hydro
eNdOtRiGgER





Jun 12 2008 6:10 AM

diGgiN' Your new pix brotha'!
The default's very coOL!

~Enjoy a Harmonious Weekend!!~
Photobucket
Jane





Jun 11 2008 4:30 PM

Duh! I am so out of the music scene lately that it's not even funny... Just don't call me "stupid"... hee hee ;)
Paul Fiddes - Photography





Jun 7 2008 4:17 AM

hey stephen , just droppin bye , dig your work , many cheers from aus , p.
Interstellar Grains





Jun 3 2008 9:04 PM

Thanks for being our friend,please check us out at www.ourstage.com for more of our music,(vote for us)peace."comet" is number 1 on wwwdfjams.com
Scott





Jun 3 2008 1:57 PM

Thnx for the add! I will be seeing you at the Illinois shows...you ROCK !
Leffingwell





Jun 3 2008 1:14 PM

what up
Don Güicho





Jun 3 2008 12:00 PM

man thanks for add!!!
you are a great musician to me!
hope you are going perfect my friend, Cheers from Chiapas, Mexico!!!
paz, amor y musica para siempre!
Michelle





Jun 2 2008 5:25 PM

Hey! See you at Log Jam!! Cant wait
Healing Prayers





May 31 2008 10:13 PM

Thank you for joining the nondenominational MySpace Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle.

Please stop by occasionally to say a quick prayer or meditation or leave a prayer request of your own. I believe that even just visiting the site with kind intent will direct healing energy to those in need of it...

And there are a lot of us who need it.

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu.
May All Beings in the Universe be Peaceful and Happy.
Stunt Wallet Music





May 30 2008 12:25 PM

Thanks For the add
Goddess Agape(Raegan)





May 30 2008 12:06 PM

Awwweeee......I don't see any East Coast dates. Does that mean you won't bless us with your presence this summer?
Gina


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May 30 2008 11:50 AM

Like the song "Said you'd be". Have a great weekend!
~GIGIO MOLTO BELLO~





May 30 2008 10:58 AM

I'm going to throw a shoe at you next time I see U on stage. Put me on your top friends hee hee.. :P
Gatta Matta





May 28 2008 12:07 AM

Hey Stephen
you are the best drummer the world can have the privilege to listen play...
Sweet italian kisses gorgeous!
Take care
FleetingTrance





May 27 2008 6:56 PM

wow save some women for the rest of us
Gina


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May 27 2008 4:11 PM

Hey, hope you had a great weekend!
jj enjoyoga!





May 27 2008 12:41 PM

I LOVE YOU, GORGEOUS! YOU ARE THE BEST DRUMMER EVER! AND THE CUTEST!!!! YOU LET ME INTO THE JANE'S SHOW IN 1997 ON HALLOWEEN IN NYC!!!! AND I'VE SEEN YOU JAM A BUNCH OF TIMES!!! COME TO NYC!!!! I LOOOOOVE YOU!!!!
Robin-STPeebs ♥





May 27 2008 12:06 PM

NYC misses you!
LOOBEY





May 27 2008 11:43 AM

THANX FOR THE ADD BRO
YOUR SET AT SUMMERCAMP KICKED MY ASS TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY!!!
IT WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH YOU GUYS,DOING A SET CHANGE WITH YOU STILL PLAYING WAS A GREAT WAY TO FINISH YOUR SET!!!
DRUM THERAPY FOR ALL
THE WORLD NEEDS IT BADLY
THANX AGAIN
LOOBEY
Paul Vigil





May 27 2008 11:38 AM

Perkins 4 Prez!

I'll help you with the vices.

Long time no see.

V
Cherry





May 27 2008 11:34 AM

You were awesome this weekend at Summercamp! Can't wait to hear you again at your Banyan show in Chicago!
A LUCKY DAY LATER





May 27 2008 11:30 AM

damn youve got skills!

=]

keep rockin!



alicia.nancine
♣A LUCKY DAY LATER♣
Yoli & Margaret





May 27 2008 11:24 AM

THANK YOU SIR! Hope you had a wonderful holiday..Keep Rocking it Perk! Have a great evening!

Yoli
Jambey





May 27 2008 9:32 AM

Wow - got spam anyone? That's ridiculous!
Thanks for the great influence! Your drumming style is my favorite. It is as engrained in me as much as my DNA code! I appreciate it... Your technique rocks! Hard!
EdgeAbilly


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May 22 2008 12:04 PM

Hey Stephen,

Check out me new kit on my profile pics...
~GIGIO MOLTO BELLO~





May 20 2008 4:33 PM

What up Dog!!!
See U on the 6 @ Sam's
Baby Snakes





May 14 2008 10:22 AM

Best rock druming ever!
Android Hero





May 14 2008 1:08 AM

Thank you for your addition into Gort's binary routine.
Gort is very pleased with your friendship.

One of my all time favorite drummers!
The Prism Music





May 13 2008 8:21 AM

Thnxs 4 the addism!


[The Prism]
Jason Gianni





May 12 2008 12:56 PM

Wuss up, my bruthah! Hope all is well out in LA and things are OK on the road. Give me a shout if you have some time...would be great to see you if you're out in NYC anytime soon! My best to you -
Alex





May 12 2008 12:55 PM

thx hallow from greece
The Orange Beach





May 12 2008 10:15 AM

Thank you very much!
Greetings from Italy
Wendy Lee





May 12 2008 6:36 AM

KILLER TUNES!
SodaCan





May 12 2008 4:45 AM

Thanks!
Sandy Zacky & Mike Clifford


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May 12 2008 4:12 AM

Stephen -

Have a great week -

Sandy & Mike
Billy





May 12 2008 3:59 AM

thanks for the add dude you are kickass!
YES I CAN





May 11 2008 5:27 PM

THANK YOU!! I don't even know where to begin. Thank you. Thank you for wanting to get involved and help out our cause. Thank you for taking us seriously. Thank you for having faith in high school students with and without disabilities. Thank you for playing a kick a$$ drum solo and starting the coolest drum circle ever! Thank you for being so kind and respectful to everyone - adults AND STUDENTS!!Thank you for bringing your beautiful wife who walked amongst us and smiled. Thank you for including us in your performance and thanking us and saying the coolest, kindest things about YIC. We knew you were a drum "god", but now you are a YES I CAN hero!

YES I CAN thinks Stephen Perkins is the illest rocker!

thanks

-the students of YES I CAN
Grey Melcher





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