Tommy Lee has addressed the recent statements made by guitarist Johnny Jetson about their time working together, issuing his response on Instagram.
Jetson claimed that he was the original guitarist for Tommy Lee’s Methods of Mayhem and shared his recollections of collaborating with the group, which included Snoop Dogg, as well as the circumstances leading to his exit. “Most people don’t realize or remember I was the original guitarist in Tommy Lee’s Methods of Mayhem, which at the time featured Snoop Dogg and was tentatively called The Outsiderz,” Jetson said. “Tommy and I got along well, and we were coming up with great songs. However, the people around Tommy convinced Tommy he needed a guitarist who could play a 7-string guitar.”
According to Jetson, he was replaced while touring with Space Age Playboys. He noted that he accepted the change because he felt the band and its direction were deteriorating.
“I was eventually replaced while out on the road with Space Age Playboys. Which was fine by me because the whole project, band, sound, and vibe was turning to shit,” Jetson continued. “But seriously, it’s time those people heard from me. Snoop you still owe me $40, and Tommy, your friends are not cool. Actually, I have no hard feelings and wish all of them well, kind of.”
Tommy Lee dismissed the accusations with a blunt response. “I have no idea who TF this is?? Johnny Jetson?? Or his dog Elroy,” Lee replied.
Methods of Mayhem began in 1999, formed during a period when Lee stepped away from his role as Mötley Crüe’s drummer. To understand the backdrop of Jetson’s comments, it helps to look at the band’s creation and early trajectory. Lee launched the project as he was navigating personal upheaval, including his divorce from Pamela Anderson, legal issues, and media scrutiny, as noted by Wikiwand.
The group originated through Lee’s collaboration with rapper TiLo (Tim Murray). According to Last.fm, several guitarists—among them Kai Marcus, Phil X, Danny Lohner, Ken Andrews, and Scott Phaff—were part of the initial lineup, while Lee contributed vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, and percussion.
Their debut album, released in late 1999, went gold and featured numerous notable guest artists such as Snoop Dogg, Fred Durst, and The Crystal Method. One of the standout tracks, “Ill Behavior,” included Snoop Dogg and former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna, highlighting the star-studded nature of the project.
The album’s rap-metal sound drew attention from within Lee’s own musical circle. In 2000, Nikki Sixx remarked: “It’s pretty good for what it is…I guess you’d call it rap-rock.” Methods of Mayhem’s initial run ended in September 2000, as reported by Wikipedia. During that year, the band toured heavily, including performances on the Ozzfest circuit. Afterward, Lee returned to Mötley Crüe and later focused on solo projects and reality TV, effectively closing the first chapter of Methods of Mayhem until its 2009 revival with a refreshed lineup.
Jetson’s account of participating in the band’s early phase fits within the documented timeline of Methods of Mayhem’s original version. His statement about being replaced while touring with Space Age Playboys aligns with the period before the group’s 2000 breakup, supporting the credibility of his description of the band’s internal dynamics during that turbulent time.
