The members of the band have often been noted for their hedonistic lifestyles and the persona they maintained. Various original members have had numerous brushes with the law, spent time in prison, suffered from alcoholism, suffered from long addictions to drugs such as cocaine and heroin, had countless escapades with women and are heavily tattooed. The band is considered as a part of the first wave of glam metal. Their ninth and most recent studio album, Saints Of Los Angeles, was released on June 24, 2008, and was certified Gold in January 2012. The band is currently embarking on a final tour that will continue through 2015 before retiring.
Early years (1981–1983)
Mötley Crüe was formed in 1981, when bass guitarist Nikki Sixx left the
band London and began rehearsing with drummer Tommy Lee and vocalist/guitarist
Greg Leon. Lee had worked previously with Leon in a band called Suite 19 and
the trio practiced together for some time with Leon eventually deciding not to
continue. Sixx and Lee then began a search for new members and soon met
guitarist Bob Deal, better known as Mick Mars.
