Satellite Party
is an alternative rock band conceived by current Jane's Addiction and former Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the demise of Jane's Addiction in 2004. Other members currently include Carl Restivo (bass) and Farrell's wife, Etty Lau Farrell (backing singer and dancer). The band was initially formed as a collaboration between Farrell and Extreme member Nuno Bettencourt, however Bettencourt departed from from the project in July 2007. As Perry Farrell now remains the only permanent member, Satellite Party could be considered a pseudonym for his solo work
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History
The group made its debut appearance in
Los Angeles at the
Key Club on July 18, 2005.
Tony Kanal of
No Doubt filled in on bass and Steve Ferlazzo of
DramaGods was on keyboards. This was followed by an additional performance at
Lollapalooza 2005, held in
Grant Park in downtown
Chicago on July 24, 2005.
[1] [2] .
The band's debut album,
Ultra Payloaded
, was released on
May 29,
2007, with contributions from artists such as
John Frusciante and
Flea of the
Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Fergie of the
Black Eyed Peas, electronic dance pioneers
Hybrid and
Joy Division/
New Order bassist
Peter Hook.
[3] The group has been signed with
Columbia Records, which is a part of
Sony Records [4], since
June 6,
2006.
The album includes a "lost song" titled "Woman in the Window" with vocals by the late
Doors frontman
Jim Morrison. The album itself was preceded by the single, 'Wish Upon a Dog Star,' under the collaboration with Hybrid's lead track off their
I Choose Noise
LP, "Dogstar."
In late July 2007, guitarist
Nuno Bettencourt left the band, stating, "I have always felt uncomfortable with the direction of the lineup and live show. I truly do believe in the songs and music on the album, and I wish Perry Farrell and any musician that remains on tour all the best.” Drummer
Kevin Figueiredo also left, for unexplained reasons.
Silvertide guitarist,
Nick Perri, and drummer, Jordan Plonsky, joined the band for the remainder of the tour.
The band has since parted ways with
Columbia Records.
Satellite Party have recently been working on new material. However, current contributing guitarist(s) and drummer(s) are unclear.
Band Members
- Perry Farrell – lead vocals (2004–present)
- Carl Restivo – bass, guitar (2007–present)
- Etty Lau Farrell - backing vocals (2004–present)
Former Members
- Nuno Bettencourt - guitar (2004–2007)
- Kevin Figueiredo - drums (2005–2007)
Live Members
- Nick Perri - guitar (2007)
- Jordan Plonsky - drums (2007)
- Tony Kanal - bass (2005)
- Steve Ferlazzo - keyboards (2005)
Discography
Singles
- Wish Upon A Dog Star
(2007) Modern Rock #26, Hot Dance Club Play #18.