Jane’s Addiction has decided to end its tour following an incident where lead singer Perry Farrell was observed striking guitarist Dave Navarro during a concert in Boston on Friday.

The band announced this choice through a social media statement on Monday, explaining their “tough decision to take some time apart as a group,” which led to the cancellation of all remaining shows.

“Refunds for the canceled performances can be obtained at the place where you purchased your tickets. If you bought from sites like StubHub or SeatGeek, please contact them directly,” the band advised.

Perry Farrell expresses regret towards Dave Navarro and Jane’s Addiction following tour cancelation

He shared that this past weekend has been “extremely challenging” and labeled his actions as “unacceptable.”

“Regrettably, I reached a breaking point that led to my unacceptable behavior, and I take complete responsibility for my actions,” he stated.

Dave Navarro attributes Jane’s Addiction tour cancellation to Perry Farrell: ‘We hope he gets the support he requires’

While the band’s social media did not assign blame, Navarro’s personal statement conveyed that the tour’s termination is due to Farrell’s actions.

“Due to ongoing behavioral patterns and Perry Farrell’s mental health challenges, we have decided we must end the current U.S. tour,” reads his message.

“Our concern for his well-being and our own has left us with no choice. We hope he seeks the assistance he needs,” it continued. “We are very sorry we cannot fulfill our commitment to the fans who have already purchased tickets. We can’t see any solution that would guarantee a safe environment on stage or ensure we could deliver quality performances regularly.”

“Our hearts are heavy,” the statement concluded, signed by “Dave, Eric, and Stephen.”

Earlier, on Saturday, the band had posted on Instagram expressing, “We sincerely apologize to our fans for what transpired last night” and announced the cancellation of their show planned for Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Sunday.

The following day, Navarro shared a black-and-white image of himself on Instagram with the caption, “Goodnight”.

YSL News has contacted the band’s representative for further comments.

Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro’s altercation during Jane’s Addiction concert in Boston

Footage from the concert shared online showed that the Boston performance abruptly ended when Farrell shoved and struck Navarro. Crew members and someone resembling bassist Eric Avery held Farrell back as he continued to swing at Navarro.

Jane’s Addiction was on a reunion tour featuring its original lineup: Farrell, Navarro, Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins. The band is renowned for spearheading the alternative rock movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with hits like “Jane Says,” “Been Caught Stealing,” and “Mountain Song.”

Navarro had previously left the band in 2022 due to complications from COVID-19, with Farrell expressing to the New York Post his desire for Navarro to join the band again. Navarro returned for this latest reunion tour, which commenced in August.

Over the years, Jane’s Addiction has had several farewells and reunions, with their first farewell tour coinciding with the launch of the inaugural Lollapalooza festival in 1991.

Farrell is prominently featured in a new Sundance documentary about the Chicago music festival, titled “Lolla,” which premiered earlier this year. This three-part docuseries is currently available for streaming on Paramount+.

The film explores how Lollapalooza helped elevate bands like Nine Inch Nails (with Trent Reznor recounting an amusing story from their first performance), Pearl Jam, and Green Day, while also reflecting on the festival’s commercialization.

Contributing: Jay Stahl and Brian Truitt