I woke up this morning, wiped my blurry eyes, and turned on my computer. I opened the BnR mail and looked through the tips.

Nickelback's setlist last night...trash. Pictures of Creed in Las Vegas...delete. Duff is writing with Jane's Addiction...huh?

Thanks to reader Tim, Duff McKagen is apparently writing with Jane's Addiction. A Jane's Addiction fan web site Xiola.org has reported that Velvet Revolver and ex-Guns N' Roses bass player Duff McKagan is writing and recording with the band. This follows the departure of original member Eric Avery for the second time in the group's history.

Let me be clear on this though, writing and collaborating is NOT the same as touring. Whether Jane's and Duff collaborate on an album is an interesting thought, but it doesn't get this jaded dumbass hard. Duff McKagen touring with Jane's would. But no official word on them touring nor Duff being added as an official touring bassist.

Hell Flea toured with Jane's in like 99 or something. That was a cool tour. Flea really brought a lot to Jane's Addiction. I am hoping that Duff can do the same. Maybe Duff can breathe new life into this tired band.