JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell is taking time “to reflect and to heal” after an onstage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro, which resulted in the cancellation of the band’s remaining shows for their summer 2024 tour.
On Saturday (September 21), Perry‘s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, shared an update on his condition via Instagram. She wrote: “As you know, Perry is the gentlest of souls. We are equally astonished at Perry‘s physical outburst as you are – but you must know that Perry must had been pushed to his absolute limit.. to that end we apologize.
“We are taking a bit of time to ourselves, to reflect and to heal. Perry already has appointments with a otolaryngologist and a neurologist.”
Etty went on to address speculation that alcohol and substance abuse may have contributed to Perry’s outburst, stating: “If you know and love Perry well, you know there’s no need for me to address the other false narratives. Our souls know.
“With all of your love, kindness, compassion and support, you know, Perry will persevere.. He will recover. He will be happy again. He will once again be able to share his music, vision and artistry – unbridled.
“Make no mistake when he’s ready he will take another giant leap over obstacles to make us laugh, think, while changing the world together.
“We can rejoice together then. And you will know, we would not have been able to do it without you.”
Earlier this week, JANE’S ADDICTION cancelled the rest of its U.S. tour following an onstage altercation in Boston that prematurely ended the concert.
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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