JANE’S ADDICTION issued an apology to fans following an onstage altercation in Boston, where singer Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro, leading to an abrupt end to their performance.
The band expressed a “heartfelt apology” and announced the cancellation of their tonight’s show (September 14) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. However, they provided no additional information regarding the rest of the tour, which is set to run through October 16.
“We want to extend a heartfelt apology to our fans for the events that unfolded last night,” read the brief Instagram stories statement, which can be seen below. “As a result we will be cancelling tomorrow night’s show in Bridgeport.”
The band’s next scheduled show is now set for September 18 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto.
The incident took place on September 13 during the band’s Boston performance, near the end of their set while playing “Ocean Size.” Farrell, who had been slurring lyrics and appeared intoxicated, aggressively bumped into Navarro, confronted him face-to-face, and cursed at him.
A visibly confused Navarro paused, asking what was happening, and placed a hand on Farrell’s chest. Farrell then appeared to throw a punch at Navarro before being restrained by a roadie and bassist Eric Avery. Avery, along with other crew members, stepped in to bear-hug Farrell and escort him offstage.
After Farrell was escorted off the stage, the remaining members of JANE’S ADDICTION — including drummer Stephen Perkins, who was celebrating his 57th birthday — came to the front to embrace each other and thank the audience.
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