Music Rock band Jane's Addiction cancels tour after stage brawl
The rockers from the US band Jane's Addiction abruptly ended their ongoing North American tour after an on-stage argument. The band had made the "difficult decision" to take a break as a group.
16.09.2024, 23:40
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As a result, they are also canceling the rest of their concert tour, the band said in a statement on Monday (local time). For the first time in 14 years, the rockers had been back on tour in North America in their original line-up with singer Perry Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro since the beginning of August.
Jane's Addiction did not give a reason for the sudden break in the statement. However, Navarro, Avery and Perkins gave a further explanation on Instagram. "Due to a persistent pattern of behavior and mental health issues with our lead singer Perry Farrell", they had no choice but to end the current tour. This had been decided out of concern for Farrell's health and safety as well as their own. The circumstances for a safe environment on stage and for great performances are currently not given. "We hope he finds the help he needs".
Arguments and blows on stage
A performance by the band last Friday in Boston was suddenly cut short after Farrell (65) angrily approached Navarro (57) in the middle of a song and punched the guitarist, as video footage shows. Crew members and bassist Avery (59) intervene to restrain Farrell. Farrell's wife, singer Etty Lau Farrell, later wrote on Instagram that her husband was frustrated because he thought the band was playing too loudly and his voice could not be heard.
The alternative rockers came together in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s. They released their first studio album "Nothing's Shocking" in 1988. The musicians split up several times, but always came back together for live performances and further recordings. Their hits include songs such as "Ocean Size", "Stop!", "Been Caught Stealing", "Jane Says" and "Superhero".
