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topicnews · September 14, 2024

Moment when the lead singer of the legendary rock band Jane’s Addiction explodes on stage and hits the guitarist in the middle of the song

Moment when the lead singer of the legendary rock band Jane’s Addiction explodes on stage and hits the guitarist in the middle of the song

The lead singer of the legendary rock band Jane’s Addiction got into an argument with guitarist Dave Navarro in the middle of a performance in Boston on Friday night.

Frontman Perry Farrell barked into the microphone before marching up to guitarist Dave Navarro and punching him – sparking a brawl and ending the show mid-song.

Fans at the concert said tensions appeared to arise over the course of several songs. Some witnesses said Farrell began yelling at Navarro during “Mountain Song.”

The tension only seemed to increase as the band played “Three Days” before Farrell finally took aim and attacked Navarro at the end of “Ocean Days.”

Frontman Perry Farrell began cursing at the microphone before marching over to guitarist Dave Navarro and charging him into Jane’s Addiction set in Boston for nine songs.

The lead singer of the legendary rock band Jane's Addiction got into an argument with the guitarist who had recently returned to the band during a performance in Boston on Friday night.

The lead singer of the legendary rock band Jane’s Addiction got into an argument with the guitarist who had recently returned to the band during a performance in Boston on Friday night.

This brought the evening’s entertainment to an abrupt end.

Navarro seemed completely taken aback when crew members rushed the stage and grabbed Farrell, dragging him away.

Farrell was told to stop attacking him and had to be restrained before being dragged off the stage by crew members and bassist Eric Avery, but he seemed particularly agitated.

The stage lights were dimmed, making it difficult for the audience to see exactly what was going on. The area was then bathed in a dark blue light as the band went off.

Moments later, Navarro, Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins came back on stage, hugging each other, waving to the crowd and making peace signs. The loyal fans in the audience went wild, clapping and cheering.

The band has scheduled additional tour dates for their first tour in 15 years for the rest of the month through mid-October, but it is unclear whether the tour will continue following the onstage altercation.

Perry Farrell (right) marched up to guitarist Dave Navarro (left) and started hitting him

Perry Farrell (right) marched up to guitarist Dave Navarro (left) and started hitting him

Navarro, left, extended his arm to keep Farrell away

Navarro, left, extended his arm to keep Farrell away

The couple began shuffling on stage in front of dozens of shocked fans

The couple began shuffling on stage in front of dozens of shocked fans

Crew members had to come and separate the couple and drag Farrell off the stage.

Crew members had to come and separate the couple and drag Farrell off the stage.

The music ended abruptly as the fair raged on the stage on Friday evening

The music ended abruptly as the fair raged on the stage on Friday evening

Fans who posted on X on Friday night believe the band may have reached the end of their career once and for all.

“This was definitely the last day of J Addiction,” wrote one fan.

“Looks like the band is not getting back together. That was wild. Kids, take this as a lesson… don’t do drugs or the anger will eat you up inside,” added another.

“I was there. The crowd was confused. Half mad that the show ended so early and half excited that we may have seen the last Janes A show ever,” wrote a third.

The problems seemed to start in New York City, where the band played two nights earlier this week at Manhattan venue Pier 17, overlooking the East River.

Earlier this week, rumors circulated on social media that there was tension between members of the group.

At one point, Farrell even admitted to the audience at Pier 17 that his voice was no longer in such good shape.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have to be honest with you. There is something wrong with my voice. I suddenly can’t get the notes out anymore,” he said.

Bassist Eric Avery acknowledged the weak New York performance in an Instagram post, writing: “I’m looking forward to performing again tonight in this spectacular rooftop venue. I’m optimistic we’ll be better.”