The final chord has rung out for Jane's Addiction. The legendary American alternative rock band announced its definitive breakup on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous 15-month period marked by an onstage fight, public accusations, and a staggering lawsuit valued at $10 million (approx. KES 1.3 billion).

This dramatic conclusion solidifies what many fans feared after a reunion tour collapsed into chaos. The split brings to a close the public and legal battles that pitted frontman Perry Farrell against his bandmates, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins, shattering a four-decade legacy.

In a statement, the band confirmed they had come together one last time to settle their issues. "We have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together," the statement read.

A Partnership Shattered by Conflict

The beginning of the end unfolded publicly in September 2024, when Farrell and Navarro were involved in a physical altercation during a concert in Boston. This incident led the other members to unilaterally cancel the remainder of their highly anticipated reunion tour, citing concerns for both Farrell's and their own safety.

The fallout escalated significantly. A timeline of the key events includes:

• September 2024: An onstage fight between Farrell and Navarro in Boston leads to the abrupt cancellation of the band's reunion tour.
• July 2025: Navarro, Avery, and Perkins file a $10 million (approx. KES 1.3 billion) lawsuit against Farrell, alleging assault, battery, and substantial financial losses from the cancelled tour and a planned album.
• September 2025: Farrell denies all allegations in a legal response and files a countersuit, accusing his bandmates of bullying.
• December 2025: Both sides release coordinated statements announcing the band's dissolution, with Farrell apologising for his actions and the band regretting public statements made about his mental health.

In his apology, Farrell took full accountability for his actions at the Boston show. "I've reflected on it and know I didn't handle myself the way I should have," he wrote. "I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show." The other members, in turn, walked back their initial post-fight comments, stating they "made inaccurate statements about Perry's mental health which we regret."

The band's final message was forward-looking, noting, "We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors."