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A Biography by Alan Stout

They've been widely successful, frequently controversial and extremely influential. They're one of the most celebrated American hard-rock bands of all-time, and they've constantly forged forward with new sounds, new looks and new attitudes.

They are a band that defines both musicianship and showmanship. A band that - despite being equally known for its well-chronicled escapades of sex, drugs, booze, fast cars, big stage shows, flashy videos and starlet wives and girlfriends - has always been centered first and foremost around the grinding sounds of rock 'n' roll.

They are Motley Crue.

And although sometimes championed by the press, radio and music television, they are - more than anything else - a band of the people. They are a band that's sold millions of albums and concert tickets, yet has always remained attached to the streets from which they arose nearly two decades ago.

The Crue's story began in Los Angeles in 1981, when bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil recorded their debut LP, Too Fast For Love. Released independently - something not nearly as common then as it is today - the album quickly sold over 20,000 copies and earned the band a national recording contract with Elektra Records.

Only two years after the band's inception, a new star was clearly on the horizon. And The Crue, whose success soon surpassed even the bands they once emulated, were more than ready to give the skinny-tied, overly-synthesized rock charts a swift kick in the ass.

With the 1983 release of Shout at The Devil, the band reached and shocked a new, hungry national audience. Songs such as "Looks That Kill" and "Too Young To Fall In Love" helped to create the first MTV generation and a headline-grabbing tour showcased the band's outrageous live shows. Fire, smoke and volume continuously powered The Crue's concerts and by 1984 photos of Motley Crue plastered magazine covers coast to coast.

"It was time to put the pedal down a little harder, put some faster fuel in the tank, turn the amps up and really push the envelop,'' recalls Nikki Sixx. ``Even though 'Shout' took us above ground, we were still the cult powerhouse on the street.''

With one foot on the street and the other on the gas pedal, Motley Crue's fast-paced rise continued. The band's onslaught of arenas, TV and radio continued throughout the mid-80s, with albums such as "Theatre of Pain'' and "Girls, Girls, Girls'' riding high on the charts and tunes such as ``Smokin' In The Boys Room,'' ``Wild Side'' and ``Home Sweet Home'' saturating the MTV airwaves. And with the melodic, hard-rock movement of the '80s in full swing, The Crue were clearly among the leaders of the pack.

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Motley Crue: Rock Legends | Reviewer: Daniel Dominguez | 8/8/09

They were one of the first rock acts to really make a big impression on me. The Crue stood apart from a lot of the crap that made up the glam scene "THEY WERE FOR REAL". Mick Mars's riffs just hit you in the gut in a way that still reminds you that heaviness is still a craft that only a very select few have accomplished so well; the Crue certainly did. They where also great composers and songwriters. Even though I love the rockers their power ballad "Home Sweet Home" is one my all time favorite songs and the dramatic Kick ass guitar solo is out there with some of the best leads ever recorded. Long live the Crue!!!!!!!!!

I love Motley Crue | Reviewer: Angie | 6/18/09

I'm a huge fan! All their songs rock! Nikki Sixx is an amazing Bassist, and Mick Mars is fuckin amazing! I hope that someday i can be as hardcore as them. They're my inspiration for why i play guitar! i wish i was alive in the 80's too see them live or something! That'd be fuckin cool! I hope someday i'll see them live, but they're gettin pretty old.. lol. Motley crue forever man!

Mick Mars | Reviewer: Brandon Cupps | 4/13/09

Mick Mars is the only good guitarist in the world He dominates every other guitarist. Vince Neils vocals kick ass. Nikki Sixx Bass is bad ass. Tommy Lee on drums is godly. I have started a motley crue tribute band to them i live in mississippi email me if you play bass or drums i am 15 but all i listen to is motley crue my hair looks just like vince neil's for 1983 shout at the devil extensions platinum blonde motley crue is kick ass best ever

Im loving motley crue | Reviewer: alanna | 10/2/08

My mate got into listening motley crue and ever since i have listened to them i think they are a true band for rock n roll in the 80's. My favourite song is starry eyes and girls girls girls they are one of my favourite songs out of the band. I love them i wuld do anything if they were to come back again!!! Alanna xxxx

the crue kicks ass | Reviewer: bra ndon meeks | 9/11/08

i have been listening to motley crue for about a year. since then i have wanted to start a band and if i do or when i do it will be because of the influence of Motley Crue.they are the graetest band i have ever listened to in my 16 years of life i hope they keep rockin for ever.

80's at its best | Reviewer: John | 4/14/08

I bought shout at the devil when it came out and have never looked back Motley Crue just keep the blood pumping rock coming. Now in 2008 I watch strippers dance to girl,girls,girls / wildside/Teaser/Looks that kill. once you get addicted to the Crue your in it for life ROCK ON!

motely crew rocks! | Reviewer: Oshlee Wannell | 2/26/08

I love motley crew!
they are the best band ever
dr.feelgood is the best song in the world, its the only song i have but its the best song in the world!!!!!!!!!!

I love nicky 6! and tommy leigh! and vinse neal! and mikey mars!

Motley Crue Rules!! | Reviewer: Ernesto Solis | 9/19/07

26 years of american hard Rock!! I been in several concerts and i would see them again and again...The best band in the world!! Keep rockin hard!

MOTLEY RULES! | Reviewer: R.A.S | 5/15/07

I'm glad to see some of the new kids noticing good tunes, i been listing to the Crue for 20 years and still only listen to the 80's 90's hair band music and still have my long ass hair too! keeps ya young I'm 41 and still get carded for smokes and my wife is 24. keep it rockin

motley crue the chet rokking to they die | Reviewer: allan | 4/9/07

the best song is dr.fellgood no doubt motley crue bithces

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