Porno for Pyros

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Porno for Pyros
General information
Genre (s) Crossover , alternative rock
founding 1993
Current occupation
singing
Perry Farrell
guitar
Peter DiStefano
bass
Martyn LeNoble
Drums
Stephen Perkins
Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Albums
Porno for Pyros
  UK 13 05/08/1993 (3 weeks)
  US 3 
gold
gold
05/15/1993 (21 weeks)
Good Gods Urge
  UK 40 06/08/1996 (2 weeks)
  US 20th 06/15/1996 (11 weeks)
Singles
Pets
  UK 53 06/05/1993 (2 weeks)
  US 67 07/10/1993 (10 weeks)

Porno for Pyros was an American rock band that existed between 1993 and 1997. It consisted of Jane's Addiction members Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins as well as guitarist Peter DiStefano and Dutch bassist Martyn LeNoble .

background

The first release, "Porno for Pyros" , the name of which was a reference to sensational journalism on American television, contained a small hit called "Pets" .

After LeNoble was imprisoned for drug possession during the recording of his second album "Good Gods Urge" , various representatives were hired out of ignorance about his whereabouts. a. Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mike Watt , who also served as tour bassist. However, the sound of the band changed from the groovy rock of the first album to shallower sounds. However, it was not a success with the public, which is why the project was stopped.

Publications

  • Porno for Pyros (1993, Warner Bros.)
  • Good Gods Urge (1996, Warner Bros.)

swell

  1. a b Chart sources: UK US1 US2
  2. Music Sales Awards: US

Web links

  • [1] Critical commentary on the band name