Mötley Crüe are an American hard rock and heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, United States. Founded by Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee, with Mick Mars and Vince Neil completing the classic line-up, they became emblematic of the glam metal scene through their flamboyant image and notorious live shows.
Breakthrough releases included "Too Fast for Love" and "Shout at the Devil", followed by hit albums "Theatre of Pain", "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood". Signature singles include "Live Wire", "Looks That Kill", "Home Sweet Home", "Girls, Girls, Girls", "Dr. Feelgood" and "Kickstart My Heart". The band announced a farewell tour in 2014–15, later reunited, and continues performing worldwide, boosted by the Netflix biopic The Dirt. Accolades include Grammy nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their enduring influence spans hard rock, heavy metal and glam metal into modern times.
