Etty Lau, the wife of Perry Farrell, has opened up about her husband's onstage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro during a recent Jane's Addiction concert in Boston. In her statement shared on Instagram, Lau described the escalating tensions among the band members leading to the incident. She noted that both Farrell and Navarro seemed to be under considerable emotional strain, which exacerbated the situation as they performed together. According to Lau, Perry's growing frustrations—stemming from issues like enduring tinnitus and a sore throat—came to a head during the performance of "Ocean Size." Amid audience complaints about the concert's loud volume, which drowned out his vocals, Farrell allegedly instigated a confrontation by getting into Navarro's personal space.
Lau's account does not stop there; she alleges that bassist Eric Avery intervened by putting Perry in a headlock and landing several punches to his stomach, a stark description that paints the event more as a scuffle than an artistic clash. Eyewitness reports, including one from a photographer at the event, suggested that issues had been brewing throughout the performance, particularly during the songs "Mountain Song" and "Three Days." Though the band had managed to perform 11 songs before the show was cut short, Lau concluded that her husband was emotionally impacted, breaking down in tears after the incident. The band's representatives have yet to comment on the matter. Fans have expressed concern regarding Perry's health following previous performances where he admitted to struggling with his voice. For a full review of the concert and more on the incident, you can read further here: NME.