Dave Navarro Opens Up About His Mixed Emotions During Jane’s Addiction’s Tour Without Him
Introduction
Dave Navarro, the iconic guitarist of Jane’s Addiction, has been dealing with a long COVID battle, which led to the band touring without him in 2022 and 2023. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Navarro shared his mixed emotions about the situation, revealing that he felt both disappointed and relieved.
Mixed Feelings
Navarro confessed that he was initially disappointed to not participate in the tour, as Jane’s Addiction was the band he was a part of since his teenage years. However, he emphasized that his relief at not preventing his bandmates from working overshadowed his disappointment. "Part of me was disappointed to not participate, of course, because this is the band I was in since I was a teenager," he said. "But I have to say that was overshadowed by the relief I had that I didn’t… prevent these guys from working."
Relief and Guilt
Navarro explained that he would rather his bandmates be able to do what they need to do, rather than waiting for him to recover. He felt a sense of guilt if he didn’t allow them to tour, and was relieved that they found suitable replacements. "I would much rather be able to have my brothers do what they need to do, and be who they need to be, and do what they were put on this planet to do, instead of waiting for me," he said.
No Desire to Check Out the Shows
Navarro revealed that he didn’t bother to check out any of the shows he missed, as he was too busy dealing with his health issues and trying to regain his playing skills. "I never really got a chance to see any of that stuff – and frankly, I don’t really want to," he said. "Because whether it happens subconsciously or consciously, I don’t want my approach to be altered by something I hear."
New Music on the Horizon
Despite the band’s tour without him, Navarro confirmed that at least one new Jane’s Addiction song is in the works, with hopes of releasing more music in the future. "The dream of so many fans is a new album with the 1.0 lineup; there hasn’t been one of those in 34 years," he said. "That’s more than likely going to happen. I mean, we have recorded material. I don’t know specifically the model, if it’s going to be a song at a time, or if we’re going to drop a song and then a record."
Conclusion
Dave Navarro’s candid interview sheds light on the complexities of his situation, highlighting both his disappointment and relief at not being able to participate in Jane’s Addiction’s tour. As he continues to battle his health issues and work on new music, fans can only hope for a full recovery and a new album from the iconic band.
FAQs
Q: Did Dave Navarro check out any of the shows he missed?
A: No, Navarro didn’t bother to check out any of the shows he missed, as he was too busy dealing with his health issues and trying to regain his playing skills.
Q: What is the status of new Jane’s Addiction music?
A: Navarro confirmed that at least one new Jane’s Addiction song is in the works, with hopes of releasing more music in the future.
Q: Will there be a new album from Jane’s Addiction?
A: Navarro expressed hope that a new album with the original lineup will happen, as it’s been 34 years since the last one. However, no specific release date or model has been confirmed.
Q: How is Dave Navarro’s health?
A: Navarro is still dealing with the aftermath of long COVID, but he’s working to regain his playing skills and recover from his health issues.
