Jane’s Addiction Concert Ends Abruptly After Perry Farrell Punches Dave Navarro
The reunited Jane’s Addiction’s Boston concert ended abruptly on Friday night after an altercation between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Witnesses and videos reveal Farrell, visibly agitated, threw a punch at Navarro and was subsequently restrained by crew members before being escorted offstage.
Footage from the event shows the band in the midst of performing “Ocean Size,” the 11th song in their usual setlist of 14 to 15 tracks, when tension flared. Observers noted that signs of discord between Farrell and Navarro were apparent earlier in the show. The altercation unfolded as Farrell began to direct aggressive behavior toward Navarro, which escalated to physical contact during a guitar solo. The scuffle led to the stage lights dimming and crew members, including bassist Eric Avery, intervening to remove Farrell from the stage.
The remainder of the band, including Navarro, attempted to conclude the show on a positive note, addressing the crowd with calm farewells and showing appreciation despite the earlier disruption.
The incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing their reactions and speculating about the future of the tour. Some users expressed frustration at the unexpected end to the show, while others made light of the situation with jokes and comparisons to other famous band feuds.
Earlier in the week, similar concerns had emerged from Jane’s Addiction’s performances in New York City. At the first of two rooftop concerts at Pier 51, Farrell admitted to vocal issues, which he attributed to a sudden inability to hit certain notes. However, the following night’s performance saw improvements, with critics noting a strong recovery in the band’s performance despite some ongoing quirks.
In Tampa, a review hinted at underlying tensions between Farrell and Navarro, mentioning Farrell’s rambling rants during the performance and Navarro’s apparent efforts to redirect focus back to the music.
The current tour, which marks Jane’s Addiction’s first in 15 years, is a co-headlining venture with Love & Rockets. Despite the disruption in Boston, the tour is scheduled to continue, with the next performance set to take place before concluding on October 16 at L.A.’s YouTube Theater.
