Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has received some serious backlash from the recent remarks he recently made onstage in Singapore suggesting that the Obama administration “staged” recent tragedies like the one in Aurora, Colo. and the massacre at the Sikh temple in Milwaukee, Wis., in order to promote stricter gun laws.
Tommy Lee is no stranger to the legal system, having several run-ins with the law over the years. Now, according to TMZ, an engineer claims he had the idea for the Motley Crue drummer’s circle-shaped roller-coaster drum solo back in 1991.
Drummer Tommy Lee has always been a huge proponent for animal rights, using his voice in the legendary rock band Motley Crue to promote fair and safe practices for animals. From his participation in the ‘Ink, Not Mink’ campaign with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to recently promoting the adoption of shelter dogs, his vision regarding animal cruelty has always been a clear one. Lee’s latest foray into animal rights centers around SeaWorld in San Diego, Calif. and more specifically their ‘Shamu Rocks’ show.
When Motley Crue and Kiss pulled their two-headed rock ‘n’ roll monster simply known as ‘The Tour’ into Englewood, Colo. last night (Aug. 9), they had a lot more than music on their minds. In the wake of the tragic movie theater shootings, the two bands announced their plans to donate $100,000 to the Aurora Victim Relief Fund. The bands hope that the money not only aids victims, but inspires others to support the cause.
As pirates and swashbucklers around the country descend on Tybee Island in Georgia on Oct. 4-7 for the annual Tybee Island Pirate Festival, they’ll have some rockin’ entertainment to close out Saturday night. Motley Crue singer Vince Neil will headline the entertainment portion of the event on Oct. 6.
Recently Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee headed online to his Facebook page asking people to stop requesting photos of him. The rocker then took things a step further with Fuse TV last week revealing a story in which a mortuary worker asked him to take a photo when he arrived to pick up his late mother‘s ashes.
Fans of Motley Crue and Kiss hoping to hear the hits definitely got their money’s worth as ‘The Tour’ opened Friday night (July 20) in Bristow, Va.
If Motley Crue fans thought they had to wait until tomorrow’s release of the band’s new single ‘Sex,’ well, surprise! For the next 24 hours the Crue are offering up a free download of the tune as a special thank-you note to their fans. Visit their official website now and submit your email to get your free ‘Sex.’
Motley Crue fans are surely counting down the day until the band’s new single ‘Sex’ sees its release on July 17. However, if you need a bit of a Crue fix to tide you over, the band have posted a 30-second snippet of ‘Sex’ on their website for fans to sink their teeth into.
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee has received quite a bit of flack recently after posting an open letter on his Facebook page asking his fans to back off a bit and stop asking him to take pictures with him everywhere he goes. While on the surface, it might not reflect well on Lee, a new story puts that request in a whole new perspective.
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil recently revealed his intentions to learn how to fly and to do so with the help of ‘The Aviators’ television show. It looks as though things are progressing based on some new photos that have surfaced.
Nikki Sixx was in a chatty mood Friday, so the Motley Crue bassist ventured online to take part in a chat with Best Buy’s Unboxed chat series.
