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Nikki Sixx Mourns Death of His Mother

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:40:29 +0000

Sad news to report, as Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx's mother Deana Richards passed away yesterday, June 8, at the age of 74. The musician announced the news via a simple tweet that reads 'RIP Mom 5-5 1939 to 6-8 2013.' No further details are known about her passing at this time.

Motley Crue Stickman Tommy Lee Bids Farewell to Drum Roller Coaster

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:47:16 +0000

There may be no one as inventive as Motley Crue's Tommy Lee when it comes to setting his drumkit in motion. His drum rollercoaster has thrilled audiences around the world during the band's most recent tour cycle, but Lee is ready to move on to something different.

NBC's 'The Office' Says Goodbye With Help From Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue + Motorhead

Chad Childers — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:27 +0000

After nine seasons, 'The Office' closed up shop last night (May 17), but not without giving the cast of characters a hard-rocking send off. The finale centered around a pair of events -- Dwight and Angela's wedding and the shooting of DVD bonus content for the documentary -- with the office co-workers reuniting a full year after the series penultimate episode. As expected for a series finale, there were a number of poignant moments, and luckily for rock fans they were soundtracked by some harder rocking favorites.

Motley Crue Bassist Nikki Sixx Partners With Leica Camera for Photography Series

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:48:35 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man of many passions -- music, radio host, writing and in recent years photography. The Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. bassist has increasingly shared his photographic exploits over the years and he's now partnered with Leica Camera to shoot photos for a two-part interview and photography series.

Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars Offers Update After Canadian Concert Attack

Chad Childers — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:23:54 +0000

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars has signed online to alert fans that he's okay after being knocked to the ground mid-performance by a concertgoer who rushed the stage in Saskatchewan, Canada Saturday night (May 4).

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee Asks Alberta's Premier to Cancel Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:10:02 +0000

The timing is right for Motley Crue's Tommy Lee to speak up as the band rolls into Calgary for a show this week. Lee, who is an avid animal rights supporter, has penned an open letter to the Honorable Premier of Alberta, Alison Redford, asking for her support in putting an end to the long running Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races.

Vince Neil Offers Timetable for Motley Crue's Farewell Album + Tour

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:26:08 +0000

The finish line may be in sight for Motley Crue, and frontman Vince Neil is the latest to speak about the band's plans for winding down their career. The rocker tells the Toronto Sun that it now appears as though their next album will arrive in 2014 and will start the beginning of the end for their career.

Motley Crue Returning to Las Vegas for Second Residency in Fall 2013

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:05:29 +0000

Back in February of 2012, Motley Crue broke new ground for the rock genre with a successful residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. The 12-show run proved to be a huge success for the band, so much so in fact, that they are preparing to shower the Sin City with their signature brand of pure debauchery all over again with a return engagement.

Motley Crue Vocalist Vince Neil Has Surgery to Remove Kidney Stones

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:05:46 +0000

It's been an eventful 24 hours for Motley Crue vocalist Vince Neil. As we previously reported, the band had to end their Sunday (March 10) performance in Sydney, Australia, early when Neil was rushed to the hospital and it was later revealed that the singer was suffering from kidney stones. Now comes word that the vocalist underwent surgery to remove the stones.

Motley Crue Cut Short Australia Gig as Vince Neil Is Rushed to Hospital

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:09:02 +0000

Motley Crue played an abbreviated set Sunday night (March 10) in Sydney, Australia, after singer Vince Neil could no longer continue and had to be rushed to a local hospital. Guitarist Mick Mars took to Twitter a little after the fact to reveal that the singer was suffering from kidney stones and that the pain got the better of him.