As a long-time fan of Jane’s Addiction, I’ve followed their journey through the alternative rock scene since the ’90s. I was really looking forward to seeing them live again after 14 years, especially with all four original members. The recent events at their Boston show were not only disappointing but also concerning.
As a devoted fan, I must share the unfortunate news that Jane’s Addiction has called off the rest of its North American tour following a heated altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro on stage last week. This incident escalated into a physical fight among all four band members, ultimately leading to an untimely end to their performance in Boston.
On Monday, I got word that Jane’s Addiction had made an announcement about the termination of our tour. Following last Friday’s backstage scuffle, this legendary alternative rock band – who reunited for a tour after 14 years apart – decided to call off their Sunday night performance in Connecticut.
“To all the fans, the band have [sic] made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As such, they will be canceling the remainder of the tour,” the statement posted on social media reads.
Back in the ’90s, I was part of the audience for Jane’s Addiction, a groundbreaking alternative rock band that included Perry Farrell on vocals, Dave Navarro on guitar, Stephen Perkins behind the drums, and Eric Avery holding down the bass. This dynamic quartet emerged from LA in 1985 and made waves as pioneers of the alternative scene. After disbanding in 1991, they reformed for a remarkable tour that also marked the beginning of Lollapalooza’s journey. Fast forward to 2024, we were fortunate enough to witness their tour with all four original members. However, their 22-performance run has now come to an end.
The altercation during the Boston concert started when Farrell, appearing agitated, approached Navarro while he was performing their song “Ocean Size” from the 1988 album “Nothing’s Shocking“. Farrell can be seen in fan-posted videos pushing into Navarro and grunting. Navarro tries to keep Farrell at a distance by holding up his hand, but Farrell seems to throw a punch towards the guitarist. Eventually, three individuals intervene to restrain Farrell. The situation intensified when Avery put Farrell in a headlock and punched him several times.
Additionally, Navarro, Avery, and Perkins issued a statement following the incident, stating on Instagram: “Due to Perry Farrell’s persistent behavioral issues and mental health struggles, we have decided to cancel the ongoing U.S. tour. Our priority is his well-being and our own safety, which has forced this decision upon us. We pray he finds the necessary care.
Apologies to our ticket-holding fans, but unfortunately we’re unable to fulfill our commitment. We’ve been trying to find a way that would both guarantee safety for everyone involved and maintain the quality of our performances each night, but so far, we haven’t found an option that works. It truly saddens us.
On Saturday morning, Etty Lau Farrell, Farrell’s wife, shared her thoughts and insights about the fight on her Instagram account. Her post was detailed, offering both an appraisal of Navarro and a rebuke for Avery. She expressed concern over her husband’s mental health, stating that he has been experiencing severe episodes, the worst since 1997. According to her, his frustration during the performance was due to his vocals being overshadowed.
Night after night, Perry’s annoyance grew; he believed the music on stage was excessively loud, making his voice almost inaudible among the band,” Etty Lau Farrell penned down. “Each night, Perry battled tinnitus and a sore throat. However, when members of the front row audience started criticizing him directly, accusing the band of being too loud and claiming they couldn’t hear him, Perry snapped.
On Monday, an email from The Hollywood Reporter to the band’s publicist seeking comment on Etty Lau Farrell’s online statements went unanswered. The band later announced that refunds for the canceled tour dates would be processed at the original point of purchase. For those who bought tickets from third-party resale sites such as StubHub or SeatGeek, they were instructed to contact these platforms directly for their refunds.
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2024-09-16 20:54