Martyn LeNoble was a founding member of alternative rockers Porno for Pyros and played with the group from 1992 to 1995. The bassist briefly rejoined the group for two subsequent reunions in 2009 and 2022, but following the recent Jane’s Addiction controversy, it doesn’t look like LeNoble will ever share a stage with singer Perry Farrell again.
LeNoble slammed Farrell in several posts on X. “I can say, unequivocally, that Perry has been the worst frontman I’ve ever worked with. Always a kind word, followed by sh*tty actions,” he said. “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.
LeNoble slammed Farrel’s work ethic. “Perry doesn’t show up for rehearsals, sound checks, writing, etc. He jumps in late with sh*tty lyrics. Some I had to tell him were terrible. Unprepared, wild eyed, not present, high. Motherf*cker does it over and over again.”
He also blasted Farrell’s wife, Etty. “And Etty is a horrible person. ‘I will sue you…. We have money to burn.’ Let’s see where that goes.” He concluded about Farrell, “The worst with the biggest ego.” LeNoble later deleted his posts and said: “Deleted my posts. There was no need for me to pile it on. I hope PF gets help.”
