Eric Avery (born on April 25, 1965 in Los Angeles California - the son of actor Bryan Avery) is a bass player, most notably for the seminal alternative band Jane's Addiction. Many fans of the now defunct band considered Avery's hypnotic bass lines to be the core of the band's unusual sound. April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... Janes Addiction was an American rock band, named in reference to Jane Bainter, an ex-heroin addict who was a housemate of the band. ...

Avery has kept a fairly low profile since the demise of Jane's Addiction, participating in the Deconstruction project with Dave Navarro immediately after the Jane's breakup, but declining all inviations for Jane's reunions. The only reason Avery has ever given for his repeated rejection of the invitation is that he feels the reunions are motivated purely by money. He has also recorded tracks for, toured with and briefly dated Alanis Morissette, as well as creating another side project, Polar Bear. As seen in the film Some Kind of Monster, Avery also auditioned to become the bassist for Metallica, after the departure of former bassist Jason Newsted. Avery did not get the gig; instead, the band choose Ozzy Osbourne bassist Robert Trujillo. Avery has recently agreed to tour with the band Garbage. Janes Addiction was an American rock band, named in reference to Jane Bainter, an ex-heroin addict who was a housemate of the band. ... Deconstruction was a band formed by former members of Janes Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and bassist Eric Avery. ... David Michael Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is a guitarist who has played in the rock bands Janes Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... Janes Addiction was an American rock band, named in reference to Jane Bainter, an ex-heroin addict who was a housemate of the band. ... Janes Addiction was an American rock band, named in reference to Jane Bainter, an ex-heroin addict who was a housemate of the band. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses of the term Polar Bear, see Polar Bear (disambiguation) polarbear were a Los Angeles-based band led by former Janes Addiction bassist, Eric Avery, who formed the band with Biff Sanders, as a side project. ... Some Kind Of Monster, also the name of a song released in 2003 by Metallica, is the name of a 2004 film featuring the band. ... Metallica is an American heavy metal band, formed on October 15, 1981. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ozzy Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, England) is the lead singer of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, popular solo artist, and reality television star. ... Robert Trujillo, born October 23, 1964, is a bassist, who has played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Cyco Miko, Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne before joining Metallica in 2003. ... Garbage is an American-Scottish rock group formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. ...

According to an entry made on May 30, 2006 at a Polar Bear fan website, Avery worked for a time with The Smashing Pumpkins, but ultimately did not join the band. . May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Smashing Pumpkins[1] are a popular American alternative rock band which formed in Chicago in 1988. ...

Discography

• With Jane's Addiction
  • Jane's Addiction (live at the Roxy in Los Angeles, CA January 26, 1987) 1987
  • Nothing's Shocking 1988
  • Ritual de Lo Habitual 1990
  • Live and Rare (Japan release)
  • Kettle Whistle (Jane's Relapse) 1997
  • Mountain Song (EP - UK release)
  • The Shocking E.P. (EP - UK release)
  • Three Days/Stop! (EP)
  • Been Caught Stealing (EP)
  • Classic Girl (EP)

• With Deconstruction
  • Deconstruction 1994
  • L.A. Song promo (EP)

• With Polar Bear
  • Chewing Gum [EP] 1997
  • Why Something Instead of Nothing? 1999

• With Alanis Morissette
  • Under Rug Swept 2002
  • Feast on Scraps 2002
  • So-Called Chaos 2004

External links

• Polar Bear Band Site - Gavin gets direct updates from Eric Avery on this site.
• JanesAddiction.org - Extensive Eric Avery discography.