So grateful that you are happy, D.

If you would not be the musician you are, what would you be and where?

Right on Dave!!

It's amazing how you own up to mistakes you've made and the fact that you've hurt and lost the trust of people. Many people, especially ones who haven't even done drugs, aren't willing to own up to their mistakes and that makes for a sorry existence. Kudos for being able to bite the bullet and really get to the root of your problems and work them from the inside out. This is why you're an admirable person and why so many people look up to you.

Thank you! Much Love

-Emily

Beautiful. You're amazing Dave, you're truely amazing. Have a wonderful dayy!

Dave,
You say in your most recent post that you sometimes imagine how much more you could have done professionally, had you not been on drugs for so long. My question is this: Would jane's have been the groundbreaking act that it was without the drugs? It's surely no coincidence that artists often become less creative/inspiring/interesting (in a musical sense) when they go clean. Just look at you and perry. I'm sure you're both happier in your own selves than you ever have been but the mystique/chaos/insanity and creative vision that once made Jane's so essential back in the late '80s and early '90s was sorely missing both on the Strays record, as well as the live performances. Do you think the lack of the trippy druggy lifestyle in which the comeback was done contributed to that? If so, then surely it is the case that your being into drugs and hanging out with people who were into drugs back in the day is inextricably linked to your success as a musician. What do you think?
Cheers.

Dave, you've been through some hard times with your drug addiction, and slowly you came through it. You are truly awesome to look up to. Being with Carmen must be a tremendous benefit for you as well.
If other people are having problems, there is always somebody around to help you and get over things.

Just Something I Want To Say:
I have an xanga, and I changed my "layout" yesterday and it is awesome. It's so you and I dont know why. But I do have one of your pictures up and.. I love it. I guess if any wants to check it out they can.
www.xanga.com/addicted2roses1

Dave,
Thanks for your honesty in answering those type of questions. You never know how many people will be encouraged by your words to find a life where they have "never been happier".
~Bonita

I'd have to diagree with the misconception that you have to be on drugs to create interesting and dynamic artistic works. I don't do any drugs, and I consider myself to be a very creative person. Creativity is something you work on and practice; why do you think musicians spend so much time in the studio perfecting their music? And if Dave's sobriety is stunting to musical creativity, why is so much that we hear from The Panic Channel kicking ass?
Just a thought.
And good for you Dave. I'm sure everyone here, myself included, is happy that you were able to pull out of your addiction and are still here to deliver such beautiful and amazing music.

Danielle

Dave,
any recollection on who this '(cash in) Miss. Smith' is in the lyrics to "Mountain Song"?

Dave, I think your truthfulness is awesome.
You guys getting punk'd was f#$%*! funny.

I have a question for you
Do you believe if a couple has a child and don't get along all the time, they should split? or stay togeather for the childs sake.

Did it screw you up at all that your parents split?
Even though you are close to them.

thanks,
matt

this is probly a dumb and obvious question that easilly eludes me.

Dave what does the S on your dark unicorn stand for?

Dave you could never have put an answer together like that a few years ago. Happy for you, bro.

nobody special- It means Spread. Honestly I couldnt tell you the whole story on what it is. I have an idea but because I'm a fairly new fan from watching TDDUP, I'm not 100% sure.
And your are special.

Sorry.
* you are

hey Dave

South africa's FHM top 100 sexiest women in the world has just come out!

Carmen is number 17!

this is the write up they said about her...

"Timeless classis. Like boerie to a braai(that is south african slang meaning like meat at a BBQ) and Heineken at a rugby match, so is Carmen to FHM's 100 sexiest. And if anything's better than one hot blonde, its two - which is what you can expect from the movie Dirty Love, where she co-stars with Jenny McCarthy. Even though Carmen is hitched to Janes Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, brilliantly she's still free to flaunt her assets, which is why we love her so much!"

just thought id tell you, Dave.

stay well

kyle

Hi Dave, Congratulations on the MAP Award. I'm so glad that you're keeping yourself busy with different projects. I'm also glad that you're winning the fight against drugs. I know it's not easy. I have a personal request. I hope you can help. I'm trying to contact Jerry Cantrell and I'm not having any luck. His website doesn't offer an address. I'm asking you because I know you're friends with him. I have Muscular Dystrophy, and recently, I've experienced a decline in my health. His music has helped me get through it. I want to express my love and appreciation to him, but I don't know how to contact him. I'm sorry to bother you with this. Any suggestions? Thanks Natasha

btw D
i [finally] just heard the Spread album from end to end...
Not that i don't like TNO, but i love Spread...it was a very visual listen, ...painterly....a limb of jane's....wicked-good. my ears and spirit thnkyu for makin it... :)

Dave, you are an inspiration--as an artist, and as a person....your wise words will help people....

Thanks for all you do, and enjoy the first holiday of summer....

yeah special-ed maybe

Thanks for your honesty Dave...glad you are happier now!

Jess, thanks for answering nobody's question...I tried to send a private email to them, but their addresses are kinda funky, ya know...hmmmm

Hi Dave!!! Beautiful answer, thanks for the Sunday present. love to you and yours

jezzi(has been)

Dave you're a tribute and an inspiration to all, you truly deserve all that you have and everything that you continue to have.

Dave, will we ever get to see any JA or RHCP stuff on 6767TV?

Jez- No problem. But I mean I dont know all about it so I couldnt really explain a whole lot.

http://www.nndb.com/people/455/000044323/

Father: James Raul Navarro
Mother: Constance Colleen Hopkins (d. Mar-1983, murdered by her boyfriend)
Wife: Tanja (div.)
Wife: Carmen Electra (model, m. 22-Nov-2003)
Son: Gabriel James Navarro (b. 1994)

SON??? choo gott sum splainin' 2do David

Nobody Special:
It's called misinformation, on many counts, but Gabriel is his BROTHER! You can hear him on OHM.

1/2 brother, anyway.

whew, ya never know. came across that and my heart skipped a beat.

on a different note, i swear dave is the only straight guy i know of that can sport fishnets and dr.martins and still look masculine rather than gay. i couldn't pull it off. not by a long-shot.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y26/UncleCreepy13/rawkindafishnetz.bmp

heya dave

i was reading some linear notes online about kettle whistle and it says that you play guitars and bongos!

bongos? i was inder the impression that perkins did all the precussion work. do tell!

mez

http://www.nndb.com/people/455/000044323/

i simply thought the proper channels should be made aware of the blatantly false facts that were being stated as true on this particular website, so that they can promtly and expediantly sue for slander and whatnot.

I have seen and read that site and I gave them a "comment" or whatever they had and corrected them by saying what is true. What they have written could be a simple mistake, maybe they dont know Dave well enough to know what true about him and what isnt.

well if they're not sure then they shouldn't be posting it as fact, all around the globe on the net. I think Dave should sue, Carmens shoe-fund could always use more donations.

NNDB is a pretty craptaculous website KNOWN for it's constant mis-information, period.

Why would anyone go there to get info on Dave, when all you have to do is ask HIM right here?

Dave is pretty honest and straight forward with his fans, he seems to answer any question within reason......

Or if you don't want to ask Dave directly here at the blog.....go to a reliable 'Dave info' site as 'Dave Navarro Is God' for answers to your questions.

As for Dave's siblings, Dave actually has TWO younger half brothers.

NNDB is a pretty craptaculous website KNOWN for it's constant mis-information, period.

Why would anyone go there to get info on Dave, when all you have to do is ask HIM right here?

Dave is pretty honest and straight forward with his fans, he seems to answer any question within reason......

Or if you don't want to ask Dave directly here at the blog.....go to a reliable 'Dave info' site as 'Dave Navarro Is God' for answers to your questions.

As for Dave's siblings, Dave actually has TWO younger half brothers.

Sorry for the double post....talk about CRAPTACULOUS....damn computer!

Dave who is this 'teenage' son Carmen talks about it in out takes?

hey dave

as an old fan, i continued to be impressed with your continuing career. your playing (particularly on "ritual..") was so visceral for me as it seemed like the soundtrack to my life @ the time. it's inspiring.

so much so that i'm in the process of recording my own record. we're basically the same age, (you're a yr. older). recently there's been a lot of haterade as people are always discouraging me from pursuing my music. i don't listen but, i hear them like buzzards squawking continuously in my ear. even my engineer,(a berkelee grad). i enjoy a pretty decent living as an art director/graphic designer here in NYC, (i work @ VH1). i don't have any illusions about becoming the hottest shit out there. but i can still do my thing. yet, s'hard to remain resilient & focused. can you offer me any words of encouragement. t'would mean a lot.

B

hey dave

as an old fan, i continued to be impressed with your continuing career. your playing (particularly on "ritual..") was so visceral for me as it seemed like the soundtrack to my life @ the time. it's inspiring.

so much so that i'm in the process of recording my own record. we're basically the same age, (you're a yr. older). recently there's been a lot of haterade as people are always discouraging me from pursuing my music. i don't listen but, i hear them like buzzards squawking continuously in my ear. even my engineer,(a berkelee grad). i enjoy a pretty decent living as an art director/graphic designer here in NYC, (i work @ VH1). i don't have any illusions about becoming the hottest shit out there. but i can still do my thing. yet, s'hard to remain resilient & focused. can you offer me any words of encouragement. t'would mean a lot.

B

itanja, i have all the facts about mr.navarro that i need thanks. for the 2nd time i simply stumbled across that site and thought dave might want to be aware of it. i've asked him many questions directly before and he's answered most of them. i'm not a complete imbecile. i know how to do my homework.

Mr. Creepy, I certainly DID NOT call you an imbecile, nor did I imply it.

I just wanted to point out to EVERYONE here that the NNDB site really sucks....that site is FILLED with mis-information about everyone, not just Dave.

Have a nice evening~!

that's Mr.Loser to you.........snicker

Hi Dave, i love how you play guitar and I feel very happy to see you so sure and strong in life.

Can you tell me if the cancelled show of Jane´s in Madrid in the european tour 03, was because of problems in the band? me and my friends were very unhappy, we had tickets to go to the show. I missed the opportunity to see one of my favorite bands and one of the best rock guitar player ever.

hey dave

can i ask where did you first meet carmon

Hey Dave- wheres the 5/28 CFR? I missed it on Saturday and want to tune in. Thanks bro!

Q

Oops. I see it will be posted soon. Maybe I should read your update BEFORE posting, eh? Have great Memorial Day all.

Thanks bro!

Q

Just keep doing what you are doing, man! One day at a time! Love ya Dave!

Happy Memorial Day, everyone. (And for the non-Americans, celebrate life anyway!)

DAVE - Thanks for that heartfelt post. I'm so sorry that you had to go through all of this pain in your life. You've clearly learned from your experiences and emerged a better, stronger person. And you've made - and continue to make - amazing, inspiring, thought-provoking art in the process.

As you said, there IS no singular answer to ANY of our problems. We all have crosses to bear, and the best we can do is to find a way to deal with it without hurting others - and without hurting ourselves. When the medicine turns to poison, it's time to try a different approach. That much I know.

Anyway, take care of yourself and others, everyone.

Love,
-Denise

DAVE QUESTION!

Understand that I do think you are the dog's but do
you look back on some of the things you've said in the
past and think, man I was talking bollocks there!

?