Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has released a statement apologizing to his bandmates and fans after throwing multiple punches at guitarist Dave Navarro on stage before all hell broke loose, causing the band to end their reunion tour.
“This weekend has been incredibly difficult, and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday’s show,” the 65-year-old Farrell said. “Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.”
Farrell’s statement came just three days after a WILD video that I reported on here at OutKick went viral of Farrell becoming increasingly agitated and frustrated before he started swinging at Navarro on stage during the middle of the iconic alternative rock band’s Boston show on Friday.
FARRELL THREW PUNCHES ON STAGE
Farrell’s apology comes too little too late, as the rest of the band essentially quit the tour immediately after the lead singer’s freak-out.
It was probably for the best – just look at Perry Farrell’s eyes here, that kind of rage had many concerned that he was either back on drugs (which he has had a long-term battle with) or, as the rest of the band alluded to, deeper mental health concerns.
“Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no other choice but to discontinue the current US Tour,” guitarist Navarro wrote on his Instagram page.
“We can see no solution that would either ensure a safe environment on stage or reliably allow us to deliver a great performance,” he continued before adding that “our concern for [Farrell’s] private well being and security in addition to our personal” had left them with no different. “We hope that he’ll discover the assistance he wants.”
Instantly after the incident, Farrell’s spouse went on social media claiming that her husband’s meltdown got here after being annoyed that the music was too loud and that his vocals could not be heard.
That excuse rapidly went away after followers chimed in saying that Farrell’s aggression had been occurring all through not solely that present however prior ones on their reunion tour.
Seems generally, issues cannot be the say they have been, irrespective of how dangerous followers need it to be.