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Motley Crue's Tommy Lee Retires Roller Coaster Drum Kit

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 26 May 2013 15:26:40 +0000

It's the end of an era for Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. The band wrapped their most recent tour with a gig at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Saturday night (May 25), and the show also marked the final appearance of Lee's unique roller coaster drum set.

Tommy Lee of Motley Crue Sued For Assault

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:36:22 +0000

A Florida resident has filed a civil suit against Tommy Lee of Motley Crue. The man is claiming that the drummer, who is no stranger to controversy, assaulted him on a Florida beach last summer.

Little Drummer Boys That Rock

Puff — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:58:11 +0000

One of the more popular Christmas songs this time of year is 'The Little Drummer Boy'. And after hearing it about 200 times over the past couple weeks, I got to thinking about all the unsung heroes of rock and roll, the drummers! So here is a list of some of the most sick and twisted drummer boys on the planet. And somehow, I get the feeling that most of these guys have stuffed a lot of stocking and dove down many dirty chimneys over the years...

Tommy Lee Accused of Stealing Roller Coaster Drum Idea

Chad Bowar — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:00:40 +0000

Tommy Lee is no stranger to the legal system, having several run-ins with the law over the years. Now, according to TMZ, an engineer claims he had the idea for the Motley Crue drummer’s circle-shaped roller-coaster drum solo back in 1991.

Tommy Lee Reveals His Secret for Staying Slim: Drumming for Motley Crue

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:00:16 +0000

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is one of rock’s flashiest players, performing a very physical and flamboyant set that includes him playing upside down in a cage. In a new interview, the drummer admits that the Crue’s demanding live shows take a lot out of him.

Tommy Lee Reveals Disturbing Incident that Led to His New Fan Photo Stance

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:00:42 +0000

When Tommy Lee posted an open letter to fans a couple of weeks ago griping about people always wanting to have their picture taken with him, some took it as petty complaining from a rock star who’s lost touch with the people who helped make him famous. But in a recent interview, he revealed that his misgivings run a little deeper.

Dee Snider, Tommy Lee + More Honor Memorial Day on Twitter

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:33:46 +0000

As many Americans enjoy a day off on Monday, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day isn’t just a day to relax — it’s a day to reflect. And that’s something quite a few rockers haven’t forgotten. Turns out a lot of musicians are pretty patriotic. Styx and Kiss took to Twitter to post their [...]

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee Mourns Loss of Mother

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:35:56 +0000

Sad news to report from the Motley Crue camp. Tommy Lee‘s mother, Vassiliki “Voula” Papadimitriou, has passed away. Details of how or when the drummer’s mother died have not been made public, but Lee informed his fans of his loss via a series of tweets from his personal Twitter account.

Top 5 Crazy Tommy Lee Drum Moments [VIDEO]

Puff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:33 +0000

Mötley Crüe are the baddest motherf**kers on the planet! From the excessive partying to the insane stage antics, Crüe have been a band of miscreants releasing their kickass version of rock and roll on the world for well over 30 years. So, to celebrate the reemergence of the Crüe, we are gonna count down some [...]

Rock Feuds – Our Top 5 [VIDEOS]

Kayla Keys — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:15:03 +0000

Rock bands have their ups and downs. Most start out as kids that grow up together and are thrown into a lifestyle that most would kill for: fame, money, drugs and more women than an Arab sheik would know what to

Motley Crue Tribute Includes Jack Daniel's Bottles to Raise Money for Charity

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:12:29 +0000

Through the years, Motley Crue has spent a lot of time rocking Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Calif., with the legendary Whisky A Go-Go club among its many haunts.

So if any band deserves to be honored at the 2011 Sunset Strip Music Festival, it’s the Crue. The tribute, set for Aug. 18, is going to involve real whiskey: special-edition bottles of Jack Daniel’s, with proceeds going to a charity that’s very dear to one Crue member.

Travis Barker's Solo Album Coming Soon

Brodie Scott — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:48:33 +0000

Ok Guys, I'm really pumped about this album. We all know Travis Barker can be considered one of the best drummers of our time. I would even go as far as saying he has a better edge on the drums than Tommy Lee and we know Tommy is freaking talented. Anyways, Travis's solo album is