Jane's Addiction cancel their ongoing tour days after Perry Farrell punched Dave Navarro on stage

Jane's Addiction has called off their much-hyped reunion tour in a raw scene in Boston where frontman Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro on stage during a concert. It occurred on Friday, September 13, at the Leader Bank Pavilion and most fans and crew could not believe what happened.

The fierce fight between the two rock singers was captured on camera and uploaded to social networks and other platforms: Farrell was dragged off the stage by security guards. On Monday, September 16, the band management posted a statement to notify fans that the tour had been canceled.

"The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group. As such, they will be cancelling the remainder of the tour," the statement said.

For the remaining shows, refunds are being processed at the point of purchase.

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Perry Farrell's on-stage outburst and fan reactions stir concerns for Jane's Addiction

The shocking moment unfolded as the band was performing their hit song Ocean Size, approximately 11 songs into their usual 14-song set. Fans captured the intense exchange between Perry Farrell and Navarro, which appeared to escalate quickly. In the footage, Perry Farrell can be seen screaming at the audience before turning his rage toward Navarro, who initially remained calm.

As the tension built, Perry Farrell body-checked Navarro, who put his hand up to maintain distance. Farrell continued yelling at the guitarist before finally throwing a punch. Crew members rushed onto the stage to intervene, grabbing hold of the enraged frontman and escorting him off the stage as he continued to struggle.

Navarro and the rest of the band, including bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins, handled the situation calmly, stepping to the front of the stage to give the bewildered crowd a farewell. They thanked the audience, offering peace signs and applauding their fans as the show came to an abrupt end.

The dramatic altercation immediately sparked an uproar on social media, with countless fans posting their reactions and jokes about the unexpected fight.

One user, @deanasc1, tweeted,

"I was there. The crowd was bemused. Half pissed the show ended early and half excited we may have seen the last Jane's A show ever."

Referencing the infamous fights that led to Oasis' split, another user, @Tribecalledflex, added,

"Jane's Addiction broke up before Oasis omg."

However, the altercation also raised concerns about the well-being of the band members. Some fans speculated that tensions had been brewing for a while, pointing to previous shows where Perry Farrell's health and behavior had been questioned.

Just days before the Boston incident, Perry Farrell had admitted to fans in New York City that he was struggling with his voice. During a concert at the Rooftop at Pier 51.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have to be honest with you. Something's wrong with my voice. I just can't get the notes out all of a sudden," he said.

Despite Perry Farrell's vocal struggles, the following night's performance was reportedly better, with reviewers noting that the band seemed to be in good form.

However, a review of an earlier show in Tampa hinted at possible tension between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro. The reviewer described Farrell engaging in "nonsensical rants" during the performance, with Navarro attempting to get the show back on track by deliberately playing loud, piercing chords.

Following the Boston incident, Jane's Addiction issued an apology to fans via Instagram.

"We want to extend a heartfelt apology to our fans for the events that unfolded last night," the band said.

They also confirmed the cancellation of their show, which had been scheduled for Sunday, September 15, in Hartford.

Farrell's wife, Etty Lau Farrell, also addressed the situation on Instagram. In a post accompanying the viral video of the altercation, she explained that Farrell had been frustrated with the band's stage volume, which he felt was drowning out his voice. Etty noted that Perry Farrell had been battling a sore throat and tinnitus, leading to his emotional outburst.

"Perry's frustration had been mounting, night after night," she wrote. "But when the audience in the first row started complaining... Perry lost it."

She also praised Navarro for trying to de-escalate the situation, describing him as "handsome and cool in the middle of a fight."

The band known for their influential role in alternative rock since the mid-1980s, was about halfway through their reunion tour alongside fellow 90s group Love and Rockets. The tour had been set to wrap up on October 16 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

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