Motley Crue Interview
A few years ago, the original lineup of Motley Crue got back together and have since been selling out concerts all over the world. It’s been a decade since they recorded a new CD with Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee as the lineup. The title track from Saints Of Los Angeles has done very well, and the rest of the album has been much anticipated. In addition, Motley Crue is launching Cruefest this summer, a traveling festival they are headlining along with support bands Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Trapt and Sixx A.M. (Nikki Sixx’s band). I interviewed drummer Tommy Lee about the new album and tour and the many other projects he’s involved with, including a reality show with Ludacris and an animated series.
Chad Bowar: Give us a preview of your new CD Saints Of Los Angeles.
Tommy Lee: It’s the first studio record we’ve made in nine and a half years, or whatever it is. That’s exciting. There’s nothing better than new music. We love going out and playing the older hits, but we’re musicians and we’ve got to have some new stuff to keep us in the game. We’re really pumped. The record’s dope. We hope you dig it.
Since you guys have been around so long, are you noticing a second generation of fans at your shows?
I’ve seen that the last few years. It’s been a real eye-opener. For a long time we were playing for people in our age group. All of a sudden we look out and see a guy my age with his seven year old on top of his shoulders throwing up the horns singing “Shout At The Devil.” When I look out now I see all ages, colors, it’s pretty wild. It’s a sign of longevity. When little kids are coming to check you out, you know you’re doing something right. We’re still going.
Why did you decide to put together a traveling festival tour like Cruefest?
We talked about this since the first time Ozzfest came out. You know you’ve nailed it when you have your own festival. Finally it is here.
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Comments
Yep, it is generational. I took my daughter to last nights concert here in SLC. The Crue were so fun to watch, but BuckCherry was filthy. I was horrified.