Tommy Lee: Discovery Channel just launched a new channel called Planet Green. The Battleground Earth show that I did with Ludacris is scheduled to air in August. It’s a really cool show, not so much reality, but more of a documentary and a bit of a competition here and there. It was a big time learning experience for the two of us. Between Ludacris and I, the only thing green we knew about was either money or weed. Basically, we are trying to get the message out during the episodes about the little things people can do to make the earth a better place for our kids and grandkids. It’s crazy.
It’s not about the giant things you do. If everybody does a little bit, it would make your neck snap off. If you change to the new light bulbs, it can cut down your electric bill by a third. We went to the greenest house in Atlanta. This guy had all solar energy, and his electric bill was $8.48. I’m changing my lifestyle. I’m ordering solar panels and changing light bulbs. They have this grass that you can put in your yard. It looks and feels like real grass. It’s recyclable and doesn’t require water, fertilizer or maintenance. Ludacris and I put a football field of it down in an abandoned park in Oakland. It’s a place where kids used to go, but they don’t anymore because it’s so beat up. I can’t even tell you the look on their faces when we put the field down and the kids were out there playing. It was amazing. It’s a feel-good show, it’s informative, educational, and when they approached us, they wanted a rock icon and a hip-hop icon. We went around the United States spreading the word one episode at a time.
Did you know Ludacris before the show?
We had met before, but as far as knowing him, no. Now we’re the best of friends. We spent five weeks together.
Did you guys talk about a possible musical collaboration?
We have mentioned that. As a matter of fact, we got to jam together. You’ll see that on the finale. We did a benefit concert here at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Luda and I got up and jammed, I played with the guys from Velvet Revolver, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, I played drums with the Blue Man Group, Ziggy Marley, it goes on an on. Rock Star Supernova went up and played a couple of songs. It was a great evening.
Will there be another Rock Star Supernova album?
We haven’t all played together in a while, and it was such a blast. We were all saying we have to do this again. Maybe we will, who knows? Right now it’s Camp Motley. On my tour bus, I have a recording studio and I’ll be writing some music. Maybe we’ll do some Supernova stuff. I’m also doing some voiceover work for a new animated series on Fox called The Life And Times Of Jimmy Jaxx. It’s loosely based on me. They wanted me for my voice and some content to make it a fun show. I’m excited about it. I’ve never done that. I’m mostly inspired to do it for my kids. They’ll get a kick out of it.
