Rock band makes decision after incident involving singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro
Rock band Jane’s Addiction announced on Monday that they would cancel the remainder of their reunion tour in the US and Canada days after their singer,Jane’s Addiction, who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, were about halfway through their tour of North America when the episode took place Friday. The bandThe tour was one of several reunions convened this year by rock bands that had gained cult followings in earlier decades.
“This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologise to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday’s show,” he said. “Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behaviour, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.”
Jane’s Addiction formed in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s and are perhaps best known for the MTV hit Been Caught Stealing from the band’s 1990 album Ritual de lo Habitual. It followed the cult favourite Nothing’s Shocking and a live album, Jane’s Addiction . The song Just Because spent nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, peaking at No 72.
Fans reacted to the cancellation message with a mix of disappointment and support for the band for having made the choice to prioritise Farrell’s mental health.
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