Sept. 17 (UPI) — The alt-rock band Jane’s Dependancy has canceled the remainder of its tour after lead singer Perry Farrell tried to punch guitarist Dave Navarro on stage through the weekend.
“The band have made the troublesome resolution to take a while away as a bunch,” the musicians said in a statement Monday. “As such, they are going to be cancelling the rest of the tour.”
The announcement got here after Farrell was faraway from the stage final Friday for hitting Navarro’s guitar whereas he was performing a solo late within the present.
“This weekend has been extremely troublesome and after having the time and house to mirror, it is just proper that I apologize to my bandmates, particularly Dave Navarro, followers, household and pals for my actions throughout Friday’s present,” Farrell stated in an announcement to Selection on Monday.
“Sadly, my breaking level resulted in inexcusable habits, and I take full accountability for a way I selected to deal with the scenario.”
One other assertion posted on social media and signed by Navarro and band-mates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins provided extra particulars in regards to the scenario.
“Resulting from a seamless sample of habits and the psychological well being difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have now come to the conclusion that we have now no alternative however to discontinue the present US tour,” the message stated.
“Our concern for his private well being and security in addition to our personal has left us no different. We hope that he’ll discover the assistance he wants. We deeply remorse that we’re not capable of come by way of for all our followers who’ve already purchased tickets. We will see no answer that might both guarantee a secure setting on stage or reliably enable us to ship an ideal efficiency on a nightly foundation. Our hearts are damaged.”
This was the band’s first tour in 14 years. They launched their newest album, Imminent Redemption, in July.