American heavy metal band
Motley Crüe formed in 1980 in
Los Angeles, with a chequered history centered around the band's hedonistic lifestyle and seemingly endless abuse of
alcohol and drugs
?. The lifestyle was reflected in their music, lyrics, and image; a mixture of
heavy metal music and [glam rock]
? stylings that produced two massive selling albums [/Theater of Pain]
? and [/Shout At The Devil]
?. A 2001 autobiography entitled
The Dirt told their full story in all its sordid glory.
Members include [Nikki Sixx]?, Tommy Lee, [Mick Mars]? and [Vince Neil]?.