Stephen Perkins

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Stephen Andrew Perkins (born September 13, 1967) is an American musician and songwriter. A drummer and percussionist, he has played with Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros, Banyan and Hellride. His style blends rock, jazz, swing, African, Indian and Latin drumming styles together. == Early life and education == Perkins grew up in Los Angeles and attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. He got his first drum kit at age 13 and was primarily influenced by jazz and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Stephen Perkins first charted in 1988 with Jane Says.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Alternative the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Just Because - #2: Pets - #3: Tahitian Moon - #4: True Nature - #5: Cursed Female
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  Jane's Addiction
1.
10/1988

Jane Says
Jane's Addiction

from Nothing's Shocking   Nothing's Shocking
17 pts




6
alt.


written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro & Stephen Perkins greentick
  Porno for Pyros
2.
04/1993

#5  Cursed Female
Porno for Pyros

from Porno for Pyros   Porno for Pyros
22 pts




3
alt.


written by Peter DiStefano, Perry Farrell, Martyn LeNoble & Stephen Perkins greentick
Pets
3.
05/1993

#2  Pets
Porno for Pyros

from Porno for Pyros   Porno for Pyros
49 pts
67
US
25
rock
1
alt.


[Warner 18480]
written by Peter DiStefano, Perry Farrell, Martyn LeNoble & Stephen Perkins greentick
Tahitian Moon
4.
05/1996

#3  Tahitian Moon
Porno for Pyros

from Good God's Urge   Good God's Urge
31 pts
46
US


8
alt.


[US chart position is for Hot 100 Airplay charts]
[album cut]
written by Peter DiStefano, Perry Farrell, Martyn LeNoble & Stephen Perkins greentick
  Jane's Addiction
5.
11/1997

So What!
Jane's Addiction

from Kettle Whistle   Kettle Whistle
9 pts


37
rock
22
alt.


written by Perry Farrell, Michael Balzary, Dave Navarro & Stephen Perkins greentick
6.
12/1997

Jane Says
Jane's Addiction

from Kettle Whistle   Kettle Whistle
9 pts


37
rock
25
alt.


R live
written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro & Stephen Perkins greentick
  Pram
7.
07/2000

The Owl Service
Pram

from The Museum of Imaginary Animals   
2 pts






190
UK
written by Rosie Cuckston, Matt Eaton, Sam Owen, Max Simpson, Stephen Perkins greentick, Alex Clare & Nick Sales
  Jane's Addiction
8.
06/2003

#1  Just Because
Jane's Addiction

from Strays   Strays
132 pts
72
US
4
rock
1
alt.
14
UK
[Capitol album cut]
written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins greentick, Bob Ezrin & Chris Chaney
9.
10/2003

#4  True Nature
Jane's Addiction

from Strays   Strays
29 pts


35
rock
30
alt.
41
UK
written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins greentick, Bob Ezrin & Martyn LeNoble
10.
01/2004

True Nature
Jane's Addiction

from Strays   Strays
3 pts






120
UK
R
written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins greentick, Bob Ezrin & Martyn LeNoble
Irresistible Force
11.
08/2011

Irresistible Force
Jane's Addiction

from The Great Escape Artist   
18 pts


23
rock
9
alt.


written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins greentick & Dave Sitek
12.
12/2011

Underground
Jane's Addiction

from The Great Escape Artist   
12 pts


22
rock
23
alt.


written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins greentick & David Sitek


See also...

Class of '99Jane's AddictionPorno for PyrosPramThe Panic Channel


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