Jane’s Addiction Cancels Tour After Onstage Fight

Jane’s Addiction has officially canceled their entire U.S. tour following a heated altercation between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.

The two bandmates got into a public fight on stage during a performance in Boston last week. Eyewitnesses reported that Farrell, 65, started yelling at Navarro during the band’s performance of “Mountain Song,” which led to further tension between them.

Dave Navarro’s Heartfelt Statement on the Tour Cancellation

On Monday, Dave Navarro, 57, addressed the situation in an official statement. He informed fans that the band would no longer be able to continue their tour due to ongoing issues with Perry Farrell’s mental health.

“Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current U.S. tour,”

Navarro said. He expressed concern for Farrell’s well-being and the safety of the entire band.

Navarro continued:

“Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs.”

Navarro also apologized to fans who had already purchased tickets for the shows, acknowledging their disappointment.

“We deeply regret that we are not able to come through for all our fans who have already bought tickets. We can see no solution that would either ensure a safe environment on stage or reliably allow us to deliver a great performance on a nightly basis.”

The statement concluded with an emotional message from the band members:

“Our hearts are broken. Dave, Eric, and Stephen.”

This cancellation comes as a major disappointment for fans, especially since this was the first time in 14 years that the original lineup of the band was touring together.

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Etty Lau Farrell Speaks Out on the Incident

Shortly after the incident, Perry Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau, addressed the altercation. She took to Instagram to provide some context from her husband’s perspective after he was criticized for physically attacking Dave Navarro on stage.

Etty explained that Perry had been dealing with ongoing health issues, including tinnitus and a sore throat, which had been affecting his voice. She also mentioned that the stage volume had been overwhelming, making it difficult for Perry to hear himself sing.

Etty claimed that these issues contributed to the frustration that erupted during the Boston performance.

“Rather than speculating, I thought to post a first-person account of what happened on stage.”

Etty wrote on Instagram.

She noted that while there had been “tension and animosity between the band members,” she didn’t see this as entirely negative. According to her, that same tension was part of what made Jane’s Addiction such a dynamic and passionate band. However, on the night of the fight, things spiraled out of control.

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Perry Farrell Reached His Breaking Point

During the Boston show, Perry’s frustrations with the loud stage volume boiled over. Fans near the front row reportedly began heckling him because they couldn’t hear his vocals clearly, and this added fuel to the fire.

“When the audience in the first row started complaining to Perry, cussing at him that the band was playing too loud and they couldn’t hear him, Perry lost it.”

Etty explained. She noted that Perry wasn’t singing at this point — he was screaming in an attempt to be heard over the instruments.

Things became especially tense during the band’s performance of “Ocean Size.” According to Etty, the band started the song before Perry was ready, and the loud stage volume made it nearly impossible for him to hear anything clearly.

“The stage volume was so loud at that point that Perry couldn’t hear past the boom and vibration of the instruments, and by the end of the song, he wasn’t singing, he was screaming just to be heard,” she said.

Fans who attended the show also noticed that Farrell seemed intoxicated, which some say isn’t uncommon for him. Several eyewitnesses described seeing him drinking heavily on stage, which may have contributed to the chaotic performance.

The Fight and Aftermath: Eric Avery’s Role

The fight escalated when bassist Eric Avery got involved. According to Etty’s account, while Dave Navarro was trying to de-escalate the situation, band technician Dan Cleary stepped in to help hold Perry back. However, things took a more aggressive turn when Avery approached Farrell from behind.

Etty claimed that Avery put Farrell in a headlock and punched him in the stomach three times. She added that Avery had to be physically pulled away from Perry before he casually walked to the front of the stage to apologize to the audience for the abrupt ending to the show.

Despite the drama, Etty pointed out that Navarro remained calm and collected throughout the incident, while her husband, Perry, was emotionally distraught.

“Dave still looked handsome and cool in the middle of a fight, but my husband was a crazed beast,” she said.

After the fight, Farrell broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the situation. Etty concluded her post by criticizing Avery’s actions, claiming he didn’t understand the concept of de-escalation and instead took advantage of the moment to get in “a few cheap shots” on her husband.

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Jane’s Addiction’s History of Tension and Turmoil

Jane’s Addiction has experienced a long and frequently tumultuous journey since their formation in Los Angeles in 1985. While the band has experienced great success, they’ve also dealt with their fair share of internal conflicts.

The band first disbanded in 1991 after a farewell tour. Bassist Eric Avery left the group in 2010, but he rejoined for this latest tour — making the Boston show one of the rare performances featuring the band’s original lineup.

The cancellation of the tour has left many fans heartbroken, especially since they were eager to see Jane’s Addiction back together after so many years. Dayle Gloria, the LA club promoter who helped discover the band in 1986, commented on the situation, expressing sadness over Perry Farrell’s meltdown.

“Perry Farrell’s meltdown is tough to see for those of us like me who love the band,” she said.

“We all hope that Perry gets the help he needs so he and the band can someday recapture the magic that is Jane’s Addiction,” she added.

Conclusion

• Jane’s Addiction has canceled their entire U.S. tour due to a fight between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro during a Boston performance.
• Perry Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau, explained that Perry has been struggling with health issues that contributed to his frustration on stage.
• Bassist Eric Avery escalated the situation by physically confronting Farrell during the altercation.
• The band has a long history of internal tensions, which fans hope can eventually be resolved.
• The future of Jane’s Addiction remains uncertain as the band members deal with the aftermath of the incident.

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