Boston, MA – The Jane’s Addiction concert at the Leader Bank Pavilion on September 13th took an unexpected turn when lead singer Perry Farrell threw a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro. The altercation led to the concert ending abruptly as crew members had to restrain Farrell and escort him offstage.
The incident occurred during the performance of “Ocean Size,” a song from their 1988 album Nothing’s Shocking. Farrell appeared agitated and was seen shouting before turning towards Navarro and throwing the punch. Navarro tried to hold him back, but the situation escalated quickly.
Fans were left in shock as the lights dimmed and the concert came to an early end. Many took to social media to express their mixed feelings about the abrupt conclusion. Some were disappointed, while others felt they had witnessed a historic moment.
Longer vid of fight that brought tonight's Jane's Addiction show to an early end.
Problems started in "Mountain Song" when Perry shouted at Dave. Issues got worse in "Three Days" + boiled over in "Ocean Size."
Crew + bassist Eric Avery subdued Perry
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— JamBase (@JamBase) September 14, 2024
The band, which recently reunited for a North American tour, has not yet commented on the incident. It remains unclear how this will affect the remaining dates of their tour.