A Narrative Nonfiction Biography. Jane’s Addiction wasn’t just a band; it was a movement, a beautiful chaos that erupted in Los Angeles during the late 1980s and transformed alternative rock forever. This book chronicles their meteoric rise, their groundbreaking sound, and the turbulence that nearly destroyed them at every turn. From their early days playing gritty clubs to becoming pioneers of the alternative rock scene, the story delves into the creative fire that drove them and the addictions that threatened to consume them.