Jane's Addiction have canceled the remaining dates of their US tour following an altercation between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The incident occurred during a performance on September 13 in Boston, where fan footage showed a visibly frustrated Farrell missing song cues and ultimately striking Navarro. The band issued a statement emphasizing the difficult decision to take time away as a group and confirmed refunds would be available for the canceled shows.
In the aftermath of the Boston show, speculation arose regarding the band’s future, especially after Navarro posted a cryptic message on social media stating, "Goodnight". Farrell's wife, Etty Lau Farrell, provided her perspective on Instagram, attributing the altercation to loud stage volume that drowned out Perry's vocals and suspected that bassist Eric Avery had struck Farrell during the incident.
This tour marked a significant moment for the band, having recently released their first new single with the original lineup in over three decades, amidst ongoing vocal troubles for Perry Farrell, who had previously apologized to audiences regarding his performance. The incident raises questions about band dynamics as they navigate a challenging reunion marked by both creativity and interpersonal strife.
The band, which also includes bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, has not made additional comments as the situation continues to develop. The tour cancellation disrupts what was intended to be a celebratory return for the iconic alternative rock group. For updates on Jane’s Addiction, visit Guitar World.