Perry Farrell has issued a second apology for the onstage altercation in Boston that ended Jane’s Addiction's reunion tour, expressing regret for his actions. The band's remaining members confirmed they have resolved their differences and parted ways with Farrell, emphasizing the legacy of their music together. This comes amid ongoing lawsuits between the parties.
Background on the Incident
In September 2024, during a concert in Boston, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell physically confronted guitarist Dave Navarro onstage, leading to the abrupt end of the show and the cancellation of the band's North American reunion tour. The original lineup—Farrell, Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins—had reunited earlier that year, releasing new songs like “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love.” At the time, Farrell issued an initial apology, and the band announced a hiatus.
Recent Apologies and Statements
On December 17, 2025, Farrell shared a detailed apology via Instagram, stating: “I’d like to address what happened on stage last year. I’ve reflected on it and know I didn’t handle myself the way I should have. I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show.” He added, “Jane’s Addiction has been at the center of my life for decades... In Boston, we fell short of that, and I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted.”
The remaining members responded in their own statement: “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best to not continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health which we regret.” They announced, “Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together. We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors.”
Legal Disputes
Earlier in 2025, Navarro, Avery, and Perkins sued Farrell for over $10 million, alleging assault, battery, negligence, and breach of contract due to the tour's cancellation and halted album plans. Farrell countersued, claiming a “years-long bullying campaign” by his bandmates. Representatives have not confirmed if the lawsuits will proceed following these statements.
Moving Forward
Farrell recently returned to performing, joining The Doors for their 60th anniversary show. The band has given no further interviews, but Navarro previously told Guitar Player the incident “forever destroyed the band’s life,” ruling out future collaborations.
