A concert by Jane’s Addiction in Boston on Friday night ended unexpectedly when frontman Perry Farrell was seen shoving guitarist Dave Navarro before throwing a punch. The incident, which took place during the band’s performance at Leader Bank Pavilion, was captured on video and quickly spread across social media.
Audience members expressed their confusion over the situation. One fan commented on X that the crowd was mixed in their reaction, with some upset about the early end to the show, while others were thrilled to witness what might have been the band’s last performance.
In the footage, Farrell approaches Navarro mid-song and appears to push him, leading to an exchange of inaudible words between the two. After Farrell swings at Navarro, crew members, along with bassist Eric Avery, intervene and escort Farrell offstage.
Earlier this week, Farrell had already acknowledged difficulties with his vocal performance at a prior concert in New York City, apologizing to fans for not being able to hit the right notes. He stated, “Ladies and gentlemen, I have to be honest with you. Something’s wrong with my voice. I don’t know if you heard, but something’s gone wrong. I just can’t get the notes out all of a sudden.”
Following the Boston incident, Avery reassured fans on Instagram as the band prepared for a second show that night, expressing optimism about performing better.
Questions linger regarding the future of the band’s much-anticipated reunion tour, with some fans expressing concern for Farrell. However, others cautioned against jumping to conclusions about the cause of his behavior, suggesting he simply experienced a bad night.
Jane’s Addiction has recently returned to touring after a nearly 15-year break, with tickets available for upcoming shows through October 16.