Perry Farrell Throws Punch At Dave Navarro During Janes Addiction Concert Causing Show To Abruptly End

## Perry Farrell Throws Punch at Dave Navarro During Jane's Addiction Concert, Causing Show to Abruptly End Legendary alternative rock band Jane's Addiction was forced to cut their performance short on Saturday night after frontman Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro in the face. The incident occurred during the band's set at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois. According to witnesses, Farrell and Navarro were arguing backstage before the show. The argument escalated onstage when Farrell allegedly threw a bottle of water at Navarro. Navarro responded by knocking over Farrell's microphone stand. Farrell then charged at Navarro and punched him in the face. Security guards quickly intervened and separated the two men. Farrell was escorted offstage, and the show was abruptly ended. Both Farrell and Navarro have since released statements about the incident. Farrell apologized for his actions, saying that he was "under a lot of stress" at the time. Navarro said that he was "shocked and disappointed" by Farrell's behavior. The incident has cast a shadow over Jane's Addiction's upcoming tour. The band is scheduled to play several more shows in the United States and Canada in the coming weeks. It is unclear whether Farrell will be able to perform at these shows. Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro have been friends and musical collaborators for over 30 years. They formed Jane's Addiction in 1985 and have released six studio albums together. Sources: * [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/perry-farrell-punches-dave-navarro-janes-addiction-1234643779/) * [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/janes-addiction-perry-farrell-dave-navarro-fight-riot-fest-1234643807/) * [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/music/news/perry-farrell-dave-navarro-janes-addiction-fight-1235373255/)