Former Porno For Pyros bassist Martyn LeNoble unloaded on his ex-bandmate Perry Farrell on social media this morning, September 30th. LeNoble’s posts, arrive in the wake of Farrell‘s onstage violent altercation bringing Jane’s Addiction to an end earlier this month.
LeNoble who performed alongside Farrell in Porno For Pyros amid their early 90s heyday and most recently in 2022, scorched his ex-bandmate on X. In a series of posts, he commented:
“I can say, unequivocally, that Perry has been the worst frontman I’ve ever worked with. Always a kind word, followed by shitty actions. The fish rots from the head down. I still don’t understand how he channeled some of those great lyrics and vocals on the first two Jane’s records.”
“And I’ve worked with some “difficult” singers. All kinder, better, and more talented. I judge people by their actions… not by their banter about “spiritually”. @marklanegan @TheScottWeiland Layne, @theimposter etc.”
He continued:
“Perry doesn’t show up for rehearsals, sound checks, writing, etc. He jumps in late with shitty lyrics. Some I had to tell him were terrible. Unprepared, wild eyed, not present, high. Motherfucker does it over and over again.”
LeNoble also lashed out at Perry‘s wife Etty Lau Farrell, who has jumped to her husband’s defense in the wake of Jane’s Addiction‘s meltdown. LeNoble stated of her:
“And Etty is a horrible person. ‘I will sue you…. We have money to burn.’ Let’s see where that goes.”
After later seemingly calling Farrell “The worst with the biggest ego”, LeNoble went on to delete his posts, offering the following explanation, “Deleted my posts. There was no need for me to pile it on. I hope PF gets help.”
