When Mötley Crüe decided to record ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room,’ they weren’t just cutting a cover—they were making a strategic move that would help pull the band through one of the most chaotic periods of their early career. The song, originally recorded by Brownsville Station in 1973, had been a teenage rebellion anthem long […]
When Mötley Crüe unleashed ‘Looks That Kill’ in early 1984, they were riding the momentum of a band on the verge of something massive. The track was one of the standout songs on their second album, Shout at the Devil, a record that marked their transformation from gritty Sunset Strip upstarts into full-blown heavy metal […]
Released in 1989 on the band’s blockbuster album Dr. Feelgood, Mötley Crüe’s ‘Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)’ stands as one of their most melodic and emotionally grounded songs. Written by Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars, it captures the band at a rare moment of clarity, discipline, and creative focus. The title line—an old […]
Mötley Crüe’s ‘Live Wire‘ is one of the band’s most explosive songs and a cornerstone of their early career. Released in 1981 as the opening track and lead single from their debut album Too Fast for Love, the song introduced the world to the band’s raw energy, glam-metal style, and rebellious spirit. Written by bassist […]
Guitar solos have been a staple in rock music since the 1960s, sending many songs into rock legend thanks to the creativity and genius behind the shredding on the tracks. Iconic guitar solos like Jimmy Page’s on Stairway to Heaven or Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption are known by nearly all rock fans, and are often […]
Update on the story from Feb 10, 2025 at the bottom: Mötley Crüe is indisputably one of the greatest rock acts of all-time, defining an era of harder, heavier and edgier rock and hair metal music synonymous with the 1980s. From staple records like 1983’s Shout at the Devil, 1987’s Girls, Girls, Girls and 1989’s […]
Mötley Crüe burst onto the scene fresh of the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in 1981 with their release of their debut album, Too Fast For Love, setting the tone for the rest of the decade as one of the best acts in hair metal. The Crüe have gone on to survive overdoses, various forms […]