Jane’s Addiction Concert Cut Short Due to Onstage Altercation Between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro
In what can only be described as a dramatic clash, Jane’s Addiction’s concert in Boston took an unexpected turn when chaos erupted on stage. Footage circulating on YouTube captured a heated confrontation between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro during their performance on Friday the 13th.
As the band launched into their classic track “Ocean Size” from 1988, tensions boiled over. Vocalist Farrell was seen confronting Navarro, leading to an exchange that included a shove and a punch. The performance was abruptly halted as the venue went dark, leaving the audience stunned. Amid the uproar, Farrell shouted profanities at Navarro, visibly upset.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the friction among band members had been escalating throughout the tour. Etty Lau Farrell, Perry’s wife, took to Instagram to share her perspective on the incident. She revealed that the band began the song before Perry was fully prepared, prompting his frustration to reach a breaking point. According to Etty, Perry had been dealing with severe personal issues, including tinnitus and a sore throat, which contributed to his mounting tension.
Etty described Navarro attempting to diffuse the situation, only for bassist Eric Avery to intervene from behind. In a shocking turn, Eric allegedly put Perry in a headlock and landed a series of punches to Perry’s stomach before being pulled away by crew members. Afterward, Eric casually approached the audience to apologize for the unexpected end to the show.
Despite the chaos, Etty noted that Navarro maintained his composure throughout the altercation. Meanwhile, Perry was left visibly shaken, reportedly breaking down in tears after the ordeal. Etty also suggested that Eric either misinterpreted the situation or acted opportunistically, taking advantage of Perry’s vulnerability.
This incident occurred during Jane’s Addiction’s ongoing 23-city tour alongside Love and Rockets, and it highlights the underlying tensions within the band. Their fans, who had eagerly anticipated this performance, were left disappointed by an unexpected turn of events that marred the concert experience.