David Michael "Dave" Navarro (born June 7, 1967) is an American guitarist who plays in the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction and cover band Camp Freddy. He has also played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses and The Panic Channel.

Personal life

Early life

Navarro was born in Santa Monica, California, to James Raul Navarro and Constance Colleen Hopkins. Navarro's paternal grandfather was a Mexican immigrant.Dave Navarro bio His mother Constance worked as a model, appearing on the television show Let's Make a Deal. Navarro was the only person in his paternal family who did not speak Spanish, as James and Constance divorced when he was 7 and he spent the majority of his time with his mother. As a child, he would occasionally travel to Texas to visit with extended family, most notably his cousin, Michael Navarro of Dickinson. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA. He later transferred to University High School in Los Angeles, CA.