Rock Band Feud: Inside the Fight That Ended Jane's Addiction

A rock band's reunion tour turned into a nightmare when things got too heated on stage. Jane's Addiction, a legendary alt-rock band, is now split up because of a fight between band members. Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins have taken legal action against their frontman, Perry Farrell. They say he attacked Navarro during a concert in Boston. This fight ended the tour and stopped all band activities. The lawsuit says Farrell's actions caused the band to lose over $10 million. They also say he ruined plans for a new album, which would have been the first one with the classic lineup since 1990. The band members want Farrell to pay all the bills from the canceled tour. The lawsuit also reveals some interesting details. Navarro had been getting $25, 000 a month from disability insurance because of long Covid. He stopped these payments to go on the tour. He also postponed his wedding to make the tour work, losing $50, 000 in deposits. The band had agreed to make decisions democratically. But Farrell often overruled the band's decisions. His wife, Etty Lau Farrell, also caused problems. She wanted to dance on stage, which the other band members didn't like. This almost caused the tour to end before it even started. Farrell's behavior on stage got worse as the tour went on. He would often drink wine on stage and slur his speech. He also went on long, rambling talks between songs. The final fight happened during a concert in Boston. Farrell shoved Navarro during a guitar solo. The band didn't finish the concert, and the fight continued backstage. After the fight, Navarro tried to find a replacement so the tour could continue. But Avery and Perkins didn't want to carry on either. They said they were afraid to perform with Farrell again. The band had high hopes for the tour and a new album. But Farrell's behavior ruined everything. The band has kept a low profile since the tour ended. Navarro recently said the band is over for good. The fight on stage destroyed the band's life, and there's no chance they will play together again.