When Mötley Crüe released ‘Home Sweet Home’ in 1985, it marked a dramatic shift in how fans and critics viewed the band. Known for their wild partying, dangerous theatrics, and hard-edged metal anthems, the Crüe had never been associated with heartfelt sentiment—until they unveiled this now-iconic power ballad on their album Theatre of Pain. The […]
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 […]
Boy, my memory fades (it was ’80’s), I saw them open for some folks in the early days. They were true road dogs. This is a loose look at their years on the stage. Where did you first catch Mötley Crüe on stage? Theatre of Pain Tour (1985–1986)Early on, one opener was Guns N’ Roses. […]
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 […]
While summer may be coming to a close, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy some great rock music. RELATED: ‘Escape’ Is NOT Journey’s Best Album This list features 25 great classic rock songs to close out your summer as the nights unfortunately start to get longer. RELATED: ROCK MOMENT – AC/DC – ‘You Shook Me […]
The rock and roll lifestyle has seen many artists and bands experience tragedy in one form or another. Despite a major shift in a band’s situation, the members decided that “the show must go on.” RELATED: The Sky is Crying: Music Figures We Lost in Aviation Tragedies RELATED: Timeless: 60 Classic Rock Songs with 1 Billion […]
Roy Thomas Baker, the legendary English record producer known for his work with bands like the Cars, Journey and Queen, has died at the age of 78. Baker died on April 12 at his home in Lake Havasu City, AZ, according to his publicist. According to the press release, Baker’s family only recently revealed the […]
Throughout the history of rock music, pioneers in various forms paved the way for others to build upon the foundations they laid to grow the genre. In many cases, rockers took songs recorded by other artists and gave the songs their own spin, to varying degrees of success. RELATED: Ranking Every Song by Guns N’ […]
No one is perfect – this includes many of our favorite rock legends. While their legacies were built on the backs of exceptional records and singles that cemented their legendary status, some albums turned out to be stinkers. Related: 25 Forgotten Hair Metal Songs That are Awesome Related: Grab Your Popcorn: 25 Iconic Rock Songs […]
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 […]