Jane's Addiction End Show After Onstage Perry Farrell/Dave Navarro Fight

Band Releases Statement Apologizing to Fans

Jane's Addiction's show in St. Louis on Tuesday night ended abruptly after a fight broke out between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. The band released a statement on Wednesday apologizing to fans and explaining that the show had to be stopped due to "unforeseen circumstances." "We are deeply sorry to our fans who were in attendance and we hope to make it up to you soon," the statement read. "We are currently working on rescheduling the show and will provide updates as soon as possible." No further details about the fight were released, but witnesses reported that it began after Farrell made a critical comment about Navarro's guitar playing. Navarro then reportedly shoved Farrell, who responded by throwing a punch. The two men were separated by security and the show was stopped shortly after.

Farrell and Navarro Have a History of Conflict

Farrell and Navarro have a history of conflict, dating back to the band's early days. In 1991, Navarro was fired from the band after a falling out with Farrell. He rejoined the band in 2001, but the two men have continued to clash over creative differences. In 2016, Navarro accused Farrell of being a "control freak" and said that he was "not a very good leader." Farrell responded by saying that Navarro was "a great guitarist, but he's not a very good friend." Despite their differences, Farrell and Navarro have managed to keep Jane's Addiction together for over 30 years. The band is one of the most successful alternative rock bands of all time, with hits like "Been Caught Stealing" and "Jane Says." They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

The Future of Jane's Addiction is Uncertain

It is unclear what the future holds for Jane's Addiction after the St. Louis incident. The band has not announced any plans to cancel or postpone any upcoming shows, but it is possible that the fight between Farrell and Navarro could lead to the band's breakup. If Jane's Addiction does break up, it would be a major loss for the music world. The band has been a pioneer in the alternative rock genre and has inspired countless other bands. Fans will be hoping that Farrell and Navarro can resolve their differences and keep the band together.