Peter DiStefano

Peter DiStefano rose to fame as a guitarist when he joined singer Perry Farrell, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Martyn LeNoble to form Porno for Pyros. They released a self-titled debut in 1993, and a second album, Good God's Urge, in 1996. Some say Pete is "the other half of Porno for Pyros" because his distinct guitar style is such an enormous piece of what made the band a success.

Around 1997, Perry and Stephen became involved in a Jane's Addiction reunion tour, leaving Porno for Pyros on hold. Meanwhile, Pete was challenged with heroin and alcohol addictions, and had also been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He continued to work on projects such as Rambient, Hellride, Venice Underground, and toured with former Bauhaus singer Peter Murphy.

After beating cancer and overcoming drugs, Peter was inspired to write his first major solo album, Gratitude.

Pete now lives in Camarillo,CA with his wife and two children. 

Seven solo records later he has joined forces with Kamal Soliman and Bill Sarver in a band they call Lance Herbstrong.The band became the life of the party in 2010 when at last moment they filled in for Gayngs at the Austin City Limits Festival.

With their worldly beats and mixture of rock and dance mash-ups the crowds are dancing the nights away from the East Coast to the West.

Lance Herbstrong has become more than a band;they have become a movement!

To quote Peter:

"I feel like I am starting over on guitar,like I need to invent a sound device to fit in with the mash-ups of the future"

Pete says he loves his new band and is excited to play for live crowds.

Pete will also be releasing his 8th solo record this year which is always a special treat for his devoted following of friends and fans.