Jane’s Addiction Reunion Implodes: A Quick Breakdown

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[{"selector":"#anim-65826b29-b98d-4f5a-838e-ade525a0839c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.45089270817983%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Farrell issued an apology after the altercation, taking full responsibility.

[{"selector":"#anim-b76588db-4408-4de8-984f-f9eed87b0bb4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.88392841295726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jane’s Addiction has experienced numerous reunions since their original breakup in 1991

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[{"selector":"#anim-4300e4c9-1acc-46e9-a6a7-e02e53377365 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.85975027314938%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Onstage violence is rare in rock reunions, but Jane’s Addiction’s case is a notable example.

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