A concert by the reunited Jane’s Addiction in Boston came to a sudden end Friday night when a clearly enraged Perry Farrell threw a punch guitarist Dave Navarro — and was restrained by crew members, still appearing physically agitated as he was hustled offstage.Multiple audience members shared their dramatic video of the altercation from different vantage points in the crowd after the gig ended in calamity. The footage shows the band deep into playing “Ocean Size,” the 11th number in a set that usually stretches out to 14 or 15 songs, when trouble erupts between the two most famous members of the veteran band.Some fans reported on social media that tension looked to have been brewing for several songs before things actually got physical. Video of the lead-up to the scuffle shows Ferrell fiercely grunting in the direction of the audience, before he turns to his right and begins issuing those bellows at Navarro, close up. He appears to aggressively bump shoulders with the guitarist, who eventually stops playing and puts a hand up to Farrell’s chest to establish distance. Then the singer appears to deliver a punch in the area of Navarro’s chest. At that point three men, including bassist Eric Avery, can be seen saying “stop” as they surround Farrell, who is finally forced offstage by the trio, still apparently struggling as he’s hustled into the wings.
Once Farrell is gone, the rest of the band — including Navarro — steps to the front of the stage to show appreciation to the crowd, appearing calm as they hug one another, applaud, tap their hearts and offer a peace sign.
