Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

Dave Navarro, guitarist for Jane's Addiction, has issued an apology after an onstage fight with frontman Perry Farrell during a concert. The altercation has led to the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates.

Dave Navarro, the guitarist for the rock band Jane's Addiction, has issued an apology after an onstage fight with frontman Perry Farrell. The altercation occurred during a concert on September 17 in Boston and has resulted in the cancellation of the band's remaining tour dates.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Navarro apologized to the band's crew members, as well as the members and crew of Love and Rockets, who were set to open for Jane's Addiction on the tour. He also expressed regret for the lost jobs as a result of the fight.

Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

"I am gutted that things ended this way and that so many jobs were lost as a result. May all of our hearts mend together," Navarro wrote.

Farrell, 65, lunged at Navarro, 57, during the performance and threw a punch. Security guards quickly intervened and broke up the fight, but Farrell attempted to attack Navarro again. The altercation was captured on video and widely shared on social media.

Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

After the incident, the band announced the cancellation of the remaining tour dates in a statement on its website.

"To all the fans, The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group," the statement read. "As such, they will be canceling the remainder of the tour."

Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

Navarro also posted a statement on his Instagram addressing the tour cancellation. He cited Farrell's mental health struggles and ongoing behavioral issues as the reason for the decision.

"Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs," Navarro wrote.

Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

A source close to the band told Fox News Digital that Farrell is "heartbroken" over his actions and realizes that he needs to prioritize his well-being.

"His exhaustion and the toll it has taken on both his physical and mental health has gone too far," the source said.

Jane's Addiction Guitarist Dave Navarro Apologizes After Onstage Fight with Perry Farrell

The source added that Farrell "had the best of intentions heading out on tour with the band and feels like he's let his fans and family down."

Jane's Addiction is a seminal alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1985. The band has released six studio albums and is known for its innovative and experimental sound.

Farrell and Navarro have been the driving force behind Jane's Addiction since its inception. However, the band has had a turbulent history, with several lineup changes and hiatuses over the years.

The recent onstage fight and subsequent tour cancellation are the latest in a series of setbacks for Jane's Addiction. The band was forced to postpone its 2020 tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Farrell underwent heart surgery in 2021.

It remains to be seen whether Jane's Addiction will be able to overcome these challenges and continue making music together. However, Navarro's apology and the band's commitment to Farrell's well-being suggest that they are determined to resolve their issues and move forward.