The Jane's Addiction concert in Boston ended abruptly on Friday night after lead singer Perry Farrell appeared to shove guitarist Dave Navarro before throwing a punch at him. The band paused momentarily before Farrell announced, "We're done. That's it," and exited the stage.
The incident occurred during the band's performance of "Ocean Size." Farrell, 63, was standing near the front of the stage when he appeared to shove Navarro, 56, sending him backward. Farrell then took a step towards Navarro and threw a punch, which connected with the guitarist's head.
Navarro stumbled backward and fell to the ground. Farrell leaned over him and appeared to exchange angry words before walking away. The rest of the band members looked on in shock, and the crowd gasped and booed.
Jane's Addiction Concert in Boston Ends Abruptly After On-Stage Altercation
After a brief pause, drummer Stephen Perkins addressed the audience. "I'm so sorry, folks," he said. "We're done for tonight."
The band members left the stage, and the house lights came up. Fans began to file out of the venue, many of them expressing disappointment and anger.
"This was supposed to be a celebration," said one fan. "But now it's just a mess."
Another fan added, "I've never seen anything like this. I'm a huge Jane's Addiction fan, but I'm not sure I can ever watch them live again."
The incident has sparked speculation about the future of the band. This was the first time Jane's Addiction had performed since 2019 due to the pandemic. The band has not released any official statement regarding the incident.
However, former Jane's Addiction bassist Eric Avery tweeted a message of support for Navarro. "I'm sending Dave my love and support," he wrote. "He's a great musician and a good friend."
The incident has also raised questions about the mental health of Farrell. The singer has struggled with addiction and mental health issues in the past. In a 2019 interview, he admitted to having suicidal thoughts.
It is unclear if Farrell's actions were motivated by mental illness or if there was some other reason for the on-stage altercation. Fans will be hoping for a resolution to this situation and a chance to see Jane's Addiction perform again in the future.
