Jane’s Addiction’s show at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion on September 13 was abruptly cut short after a violent altercation between singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The spat, which occurred after just 11 songs, left fans stunned and cast a shadow over the band’s current tour, which reunited the band’s original lineup for the first time since 2010.
Warning signs of rising tension
Tensions were already palpable before the incident in Boston. A few days earlier, at a concert in New York, Farrell’s performance had the audience worried. The singer had struggled to keep up, to the point that some in the audience asked for refunds, questioning his health or sobriety. Farrell had tried to justify his performance by citing vocal problems, but those explanations were not enough to calm the questions.
Despite a more confident performance the following day, the friction between the band members escalated in Boston, where Farrell and Navarro eventually came to blows midway through the song “Ocean Size.” According to witnesses, Farrell began to flail on stage, appearing to lose control of the situation. After botching several of his vocals, he turned on Navarro, violently shoving him and then attempting to elbow him. The surprised guitarist tried to push Farrell away, but the situation quickly escalated.
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An inevitable escalation
According to a spectator in the front rows, the tension had started earlier in the evening, when Farrell missed a vocal entrance during Mountain Song. “Dave said something to Perry, probably because of his timing”reported one fan on Reddit. “Perry appeared confused and annoyed, and as the night wore on, he seemed to get more and more derailed. It culminated in Perry yelling at Dave and shoving him. Stage crew members had to step in to restrain him.”
The altercation not only disrupted the end of the show, but also raised questions about the future of the tour. The classic Jane’s Addiction lineup, which also includes drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery, had reformed after several years of hiatus, partly due to Navarro’s health problems, affected by long Covid. The band had even released their first single in 34 years with this lineup, “Imminent Redemption,” in July.
What future for the tour?
Following the incident, no official statement has yet been made by the band members. Fans are now wondering whether the remaining dates of the tour, including Bridgeport, Toronto and Chicago, will go ahead or be canceled. The lack of communication surrounding the altercation leaves doubts about the continuity of the tour, initially scheduled to run through October.
Despite the initial excitement surrounding the return of this legendary band, recent events have cast a shadow over the long-awaited reunion. For now, fans are left waiting for answers, while videos of the incident continue to circulate online, revealing a night that was as chaotic as it was dramatic.
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