BOSTON – A scuffle between members of the groundbreaking alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction came amid “tension and animosity” during their reunion tour, lead singer Perry Farrell’s wife said Saturday.
The band is known for edgy, punk-inspired hits “Been Caught Stealing” and “Mountain Song” in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the alternative rock and grunge music movements were growing.
In videos posted on social media from Friday night’s concert in Boston, Farrell, 65, is seen singing loudly into his mic and then lunging at guitarist Dave Navarro, bumping Navarro with his shoulder before taking a swing at Navarro with his right arm. Navarro is seen holding his right arm out to keep Farrell away before Farrell is dragged away by others on stage. The show ended shortly after.
“Perry’s frustration had been mounting, night after night. He felt that the stage volume had been extremely loud and his voice was being drowned out by the band,” Etty Lau Farrell wrote in an Instagram post Saturday morning.
She said her husband had been suffering from tinnitus and a sore throat and “by the end of the song, he wasn’t singing, he was screaming just to be heard.” She said her husband later broke down “and cried and cried.”
The band’s “Imminent Redemption” tour started in early August and has 15 dates left, including a show in Connecticut on Sunday night.
The band has not yet made a statement about the future of the tour.
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In a recent event that took place at the Jane’s Addiction reunion tour in Boston, tensions ran high among band members. The groundbreaking alternative rock band, known for hits like “Been Caught Stealing” and “Mountain Song” during the late 1980s and early 1990s, witnessed a scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.
Videos circulating on social media captured the moment when Farrell, feeling drowned out by the loud stage volume, confronted Navarro during the performance. The altercation escalated as Farrell lunged towards Navarro, prompting a physical confrontation before being restrained by others on stage.
According to Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, Perry had been struggling with tinnitus and a sore throat, making it difficult for him to be heard over the band. This frustration culminated in a breaking point on stage, where he resorted to screaming to make his voice heard.
The incident has raised questions about the future of the band’s “Imminent Redemption” tour, with 15 dates remaining on the schedule. Fans await an official statement regarding the continuation of the tour, as the band navigates through this period of tension and uncertainty.
As Jane’s Addiction fans hold their breath, the outcome of this incident remains unknown. Stay tuned for updates on the band’s next move as they navigate through this challenging time.