Tommy Lee
Musician
Biography
Drummer and founding member of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Known for his innovative drumming, wild lifestyle, and reality TV appearances.
Follow-up Statement
"Lee remained in the US and continued touring and recording with Mötley Crüe."
Departure Details
Lee told The Big Issue in 2020: 'Dude, I swear to god if that happens then I'm coming over to visit the U.K. I'm out of here.'
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- Founding member and drummer of Mötley Crüe, selling over 100 million albums worldwide
- Dr. Feelgood (1989) went six times platinum and was Mötley Crüe's biggest album
- Three quadruple-platinum albums: Shout at the Devil, Theater of Pain, Girls Girls Girls
- In 2021, Mötley Crüe sold their catalog of recorded music to BMG
- Has drummed on albums by Rob Zombie, Jack's Mannequin, and Smashing Pumpkins
- Founded the rap-rock band Methods of Mayhem in 1999
Did You Know?
He was born in Athens, Greece, to a US Army father and a Miss Greece 1957 contestant mother.
He pioneered spinning drum risers that rotated while he played during concerts.
He has been married four times, including to Heather Locklear and Pamela Anderson.
His reality show 'Tommy Lee Goes to College' had him play drums in Nebraska's marching band.
Departure Threats Timeline
In an interview with The Big Issue magazine, Lee said: 'Dude, I swear to god if that happens then I'm coming over to visit the UK. I'm out of here. I'll go back to my motherland, go back to Greece and get a house on one of the islands.' He added: 'I feel like people in Europe and the rest of the world look at America and think: What the f--- are you guys doing over there? Stop voting for celebrities and get someone real to run the country.'