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Motley Crue Biography
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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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80's at its best | Reviewer: John | 4/14/2008I 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 | 2/26/2008
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 | 9/19/2007
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 | 5/15/2007
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 | 4/9/2007
the best song is dr.fellgood no doubt motley crue bithces
Motley Crue Kicks Ass! | Reviewer: Nicole (Nikki) | 3/24/2006
The Crue is a timeless kick butt hard core rock band. Nikki Six (the guitar player with the sexy eyes and great smile)once said in an interview that he didn't know how they made it thru the 80's. I do, they played kick ass crank up the volume, tune out the world, and get wild music! Their songs will be played for years and years. I know I'll keep listening. Their recent video for the 'If I Die Tomorrow' song is great. It's good to see them all together again. You might want to also check out Tommy Lee's video 'Good Times'. It's a kick back and have a "good time" video. KEEP ON ROCKIN'!!!!
Hell Yeaha | Reviewer: Dannielle Dendle | 3/16/2006
They are bloody awesome... I can not believe I haven't discorved them sooner! Live Wire kick's arse ROCK ON mates!!!!!!!
Motley Crue | Reviewer: Dana | 5/2/2005
Motley Crue roxx so hard...They are THE best 80s, 90s, and NOW band out there. Their new tour rocked hard too..Best concert I've ever been to. Hell, it's the only concert I've ever been to! Nikki Sixx Kixx Axx..Rock on!
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