Jane’s Addiction have apologized to fans for the onstage fight between bandmates Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro in Boston on Friday.
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“We want to extend a heartfelt apology for the events that unfolded last night,” they wrote in their Instagram story. “As a result we will be cancelling tomorrow night’s show in Bridgeport.” They also added refund information for the nixed show in Connecticut on Sunday.
On Friday during their reunion show while playing “Ocean Size,” Farrell appeared agitated as seen in video footage from the concert. He approached Navarro, pushing his shoulder and yelling at him. Navarro, visibly surprised, used his arm to push Farrell back, leading to a physical altercation between the bandmates.
A crew member intervened, telling Farrell to stop, while Navarro expressed his confusion with a profanity. Farrell attempted to lunge at Navarro again, prompting more crew members and bassist Eric Avery to restrain him and remove him from the stage. Navarro also left shortly after, ending the show abruptly after 11 songs. The reason for Farrell’s aggression remains unclear.
The following morning, Farrell’s wife Etty shared her perspective on the incident on Instagram. She mentioned the tension and animosity among the band members that had been building up, leading to the explosive altercation on stage.
Etty explained that Perry had been feeling frustrated with the loud stage volume, which drowned out his voice, causing him to suffer from tinnitus and a sore throat. When audience members in the front row complained about the band playing too loudly and not being able to hear Perry, he lost his composure.
Etty also mentioned that Avery had physically restrained Perry during the incident, highlighting the intensity of the situation.
“Perry was a crazed beast for the next half an hour – he finally did not calm down, but did breakdown and cried and cried,” she shared.
The tour marked the reunion of the band’s “Core Four” lineup after 14 years, including Farrell, Navarro, Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins. This reunion came after Navarro’s temporary departure from the band due to battling long Covid.
FAQs
Q: What led to the onstage fight between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro?
A: Tension and frustration among the band members, particularly regarding stage volume and sound levels, escalated into a physical altercation during their concert.
Q: How did the band address the incident with their fans?
A: Jane’s Addiction issued a heartfelt apology on their Instagram story and announced the cancellation of their upcoming show in Bridgeport as a result of the altercation.
Q: What was Etty Farrell’s perspective on the altercation?
A: Etty shared that Perry Farrell’s frustration with the loud stage volume and audience complaints led to his outburst, resulting in a dramatic onstage confrontation.
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