OMG! 😱 Eight whole months after JANE’S ADDICTION (more like JANE’S ADDICTION to DRAMA 🙄) canceled their U.S. tour because Perry and Dave decided to have a slap fight on stage (allegedly), Dave “Mr. Too Cool For School” Navarro says there’s a “no chance” of them ever playing together again. Like, DUH! 🙄 Did anyone REALLY think they’d hug it out and write a song about forgiveness? Get real, people! 🤦♀️
So, picture this: September 13, 2024, Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston. The air is thick with anticipation (and maybe some questionable substances 🌿). Perry Farrell, in all his eccentric glory, BUMPS into Dave Navarro. Like, a shoulder check. 🏒 Ooooh, the DRAMA! 🎭 Then, according to reports, Perry starts YELLING. Dave, clearly channeling his inner Zen master (NOT!), puts a hand up. Perry, fueled by what we can only assume was pure artistic angst (or maybe tequila shots 🍹), APPEARS to throw a punch. 🥊 Someone jumps in, because, you know, adulting is hard. 🙄 A couple of days later, the tour’s kaput. 💨 They said they needed “time away.” Yeah, time away from each other’s faces, probably. 😒
Then, the REAL shade begins. Dave, Stephen Perkins, and Eric Avery (the rhythm section, bless their hearts 🙏) post a JOINT STATEMENT on Instagram. Ooooh, official! 📜 They blame Perry’s “continuing pattern of behavior” and “mental health difficulties.” Ouch! 🤕 Talk about throwing someone under the bus! 🚌 They *hope* he gets help. Translation: “Get your act together, Perry, you’re ruining our retirement plan!” 💸
They express “regret” (yeah, right 🙄) and say they can’t “ensure a safe environment.” Safe from WHAT? Perry’s hugs? His questionable dance moves? 🕺 The statement ends with “Our hearts are broken.” Yeah, and mine’s playing a tiny violin 🎻 for you guys.
Later, Perry, probably after a stern talking-to from his manager (or maybe Sharon Osbourne 😈), posts a statement on his Instagram story. He apologizes to his bandmates, especially Dave. He admits to “inexcusable behavior” and takes “full accountability.” Sure, Jan. 🙄
Now, Dave’s giving interviews to Guitar Player magazine. He’s talking about his “best and worst shows.” Cue the violins again! 🎻 He says some European gigs with Eric Avery were AMAZING. “No bullshit, no props, no dancing, no pyro.” Just four guys making “weird, experimental jams.” 🍄 Sounds thrilling. NOT. 😴 He then drops the bomb about the Boston gig. 💣
He has to “speak in broad strokes” because it’s “still very tender and unresolved.” Translation: “I can’t say exactly what happened because my lawyer told me not to. 🤫” He says there was an “altercation onstage” that “forever destroyed the band’s life.” Dramatic much, Dave? 🙄 He blames it all on that ONE GIG. September 13th, Boston. Never forget! 😭 He claims there’s “no chance for the band to ever play together again.” Good riddance, I say! 👋
He calls his explanation “democratic” and “bipartisan.” LOL. 😂 He’s SO fair and balanced. ⚖️ He laments the “loss of potential experiences.” Like, more shoulder bumps and yelling matches? Sign me up! NOT. 🙅♀️
A few days after the tour cancellation, they released a new single, “True Love.” 🙄 Talk about tone-deaf! They’d been playing it live for a while. It’s the SECOND new single from the classic lineup. Apparently, they released another one called “Imminent Redemption” in July. I’m sure it was groundbreaking. 🙄
“True Love” was written by everyone, including touring guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Because apparently, they needed ALL HANDS ON DECK to write a song about “true love” after a public meltdown. Makes sense. 🤷♀️
“Imminent Redemption” was tracked at Sweetzwerland Studios. Sounds legit. 👍 Apparently, Eric Avery hadn’t been in the studio with them since “Ritual De Lo Habitual” in 1990. Wow, talk about a comeback! 🥳
Dave Navarro missed the 2022 and 2023 shows because of long COVID. Long COVID or long DRAMA? 🤔 He was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer. Before that, Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age filled in. It’s like a revolving door of guitarists! 🚪
The 2022 “Spirit On Fire” tour was the first run of shows in over a decade with Eric Avery. He’d been gone since 2010. So basically, this band is more on-again, off-again than my last relationship. 💔
So, there you have it. Jane’s Addiction is officially over. Or is it? 🤔 Stay tuned for the inevitable reunion tour in five years, when they all need money. 💰 I’m sure they’ll blame it on “artistic differences” and “creative energy.” 🙄 Until then, I’ll be listening to REAL music. 🤘
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