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Dave Navarro shared a cryptic message on Instagram following an on-stage altercation with Jane’s Addiction bandmate Perry Farrell on Friday, which led to the band abruptly canceling the remainder of their reunion tour on Monday.
During their performance in Boston on September 13, fans were shocked when Farrell — lead singer of Jane’s Addiction — confronted Navarro mid-song. After exchanging words, Farrell punched Navarro, prompting other band members and crew members to intervene and separate the two.
The band then canceled a scheduled show in Connecticut on September 15. On Monday, the band shared that they were canceling the rest of their reunion tour. “The band has made the difficult decision to take some time off as a group,” the statement posted on the band’s official Instagram page read.
But a post on Navarro’s Instagram page placed the blame squarely on Farrell.
“Due to the continued behavior and mental health struggles of lead singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to suspend our current U.S. tour,” read a statement on behalf of Navarro and all members of Jane’s Addiction minus Farrell. “Our concern for his health and safety, as well as our own, leaves us with no choice. We hope that he will find the help he needs. We deeply regret that we are unable to accommodate all of our ticketed fans. We see no solution that will ensure a safe on-stage environment or allow us to put on a great show every night.”
On Sunday, Navarro also posted a photo of himself with a guitar reading Jane’s Addiction with the caption, “Goodnight…,” leading some fans to speculate that he was leaving the legendary rock band following the incident. Fans showed support for Navarro in the comments section.
“You handled it so gracefully + professionally on stage. However, I’m sorry it happened to you in the first place. 🤍,” one comment read.
“I admire you as a person and a musician. Just be yourself. @davenavarro handled the situation very well,” another comment read.
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