Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell got into a heated argument onstage with guitarist Dave Navarro during a recent concert. The incident has sparked debate online, especially after Perry’s wife Ettie Lau Farrell shared her thoughts on social media. The clash, which took place on September 13, shocked and concerned fans, and Ettie quickly clarified the situation.
Perry Farrell was caught on video punching guitarist Dave Navarro during a Jane’s Addiction concert on Friday, September 13. In the video, Perry can be seen singing into a microphone and bumping into Navarro.
Navarro then responded by putting his hand between himself and Perry. The conversation got more heated when Perry threw a punch at his bandmate.
Shortly after, several people rushed the stage to restrain Perry, and as the lights dimmed, a man was seen punching Perry in the stomach. Video of the incident immediately went viral online, leading to speculation about the band’s dynamics.
Perry’s wife, Ettie Lau Farrell, addressed the controversy in an Instagram post, providing clarity and a first-hand account of what happened. She explained that the onstage brawl was the result of growing tensions between the band members.
“There had been a lot of tension and animosity between the members,” Etty wrote. “Dynamite was lit that night.” According to Etty, Perry’s frustration with the band’s excessively loud volume led to the incident. Perry felt his voice was being muffled, which led to his frustration.
Etty said her husband suffered from tinnitus and a sore throat, which made it difficult for him to work comfortably. “Perry had tinnitus and a sore throat every night,” she wrote.
AT explained how the situation worsened when the audience in the front row complained to Perry about the sound level. According to AT, the fans started yelling at Perry because the band was playing too loud and they couldn’t hear her. This reaction upset Perry greatly.
He added that the band began playing Ocean before Perry was ready and began the countdown. Perry could not hear anything other than the blaring and vibrations of the instruments because the stage volume was set to high. “By the end of the song, he wasn’t singing anymore, he was screaming to be heard,” he wrote.
According to AT, Navarro attempted to defuse the situation by keeping Perry away, but the situation became physical when bassist Eric Avery intervened.
She said Avery grabbed Perry by the head and punched him three times in the stomach. She added that a crew member eventually pulled Avery off and he went to the front of the stage to apologize to the audience for the show’s abrupt end.
Representatives for Pharrell, Navarro, Avery and Jane’s Addiction have not released any official statements regarding the controversy. The incident comes at a crucial time for the band, which recently reunited for the first time in 14 years.
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