Rock Band Feud: Inside the Fight That Ended Jane's Addiction

A legendary alt-rock band's reunion tour turned into a nightmare due to on-stage altercations.

The Incident

• Band Members: Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, Stephen Perkins
• Frontman: Perry Farrell
• Location: Boston concert

The tour ended abruptly after a physical altercation between Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro. The incident not only halted the tour but also led to the band's dissolution.

Legal Action and Financial Losses

• Lawsuit Filed: By Navarro, Avery, and Perkins against Farrell
• Allegations: Farrell attacked Navarro on stage
• Financial Impact: Over $10 million in losses due to canceled tour and missed opportunities
• New Album: Plans for a new album with the classic lineup since 1990 were scrapped

Behind the Scenes

• Navarro's Sacrifices:
• Stopped $25,000 monthly disability insurance payments for the tour
• Postponed wedding, losing $50,000 in deposits
• Band Dynamics:
• Decisions were supposed to be democratic, but Farrell often overruled
• Etty Lau Farrell (Perry's wife) caused issues by wanting to dance on stage

On-Stage Behavior

• Farrell's Actions:
• Frequent wine consumption on stage
• Slurred speech and long rambling talks between songs
• Physical altercation with Navarro during a guitar solo

Aftermath

• Tour Cancellation: Immediate halt after the Boston incident
• Band's Future: Navarro stated the band is over for good
• Reunion Chances: No possibility of the band playing together again