I think they probably will get inducted eventually, their influence is just too great and they sold gazillions of records. But, it probably won't be until they are, quite literally, 75 years old or so before it happens. 'Shout at the Devil' is a great rock n'roll record by any measure, and 'Home Sweet Home' is an immortal ballad.

Posted by Sunking278 on Wednesday, 04/24/2013 @ 08:52am

Crue should be in the TOP 10!!!! They have done that and wrecked that SHIT and they haven't stopped!!!!!!

Posted by Art on Thursday, 10/17/2013 @ 00:54am

Mötley Crüe in a nutshell for just the 80's

Heart, Soul, Enpowerment, Persitant!

Motley released an album toured and went right back every two years in the 80s keep fresh material out for their many fans selling over 80 million worldwide records to date a very impressive band from the music to personal life if nothing else the two needles that killed Nikki sixx the two times he died and Tommy's penis need inducted but these guys made amazing music!

Home sweet home is an anthem, anyone that hears that songs loves it and the fact that these guys are atill making new material and still selling out stadiums is pretty impressive. Mötley crue keeps popping up on influence lists for upcoming bands and teenagers in this era still jam money crue what more can you ask from a 33 year old band? Awesome music, memorable lifestyles, kick ass live performers and selling out venues for 33 years?! They need to go in the hall of game in 2014! They needed to go in for the 2006 induction but they have waited long enough at least all the members will show up and put on a hell of a show unlike guns n roses

Posted by Brandon Greene on Monday, 10/28/2013 @ 14:14pm

Motley Crue will definitely be elected to the RRHOF. They arrived on the LA scene in the early 80's & exploded with The Shout At The Devil album. I remember as a young kid watching the Looks That Kill song & video.

They had great commercial success in the 80's with the Theatre of Pain & Girls,Girls,Girls CD's. Home Sweet Home is sometimes mentioned as the first power ballad which would be innovation.

Motley Crue reminds me of the Beatles many of the fans had a favorite member. Obviously, girls were attracted to Nikki,Vince,& Tommy. Mick was a little bit older than the rest (f to) of the band.

The poster made a great comparison with Kiss & Motley Crue. Both were better musicians & songwriters than they were given credit for. Motley Crue is Rock n Roll.Pure & Simple.You can't tell the history of Rock without Motley Crue.That will be the final reason for their induction. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/29/2014 @ 03:09am

Mötley Crüe should really be in by next year before they break up. Let them get inducted along with Deep Purple, Twisted Sister, Yes, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Boston.
Of course I don't think anyone from Motley really cares but Jann Wenner has some beef with the band for some reason. However he can't deny how influential the 80s were of metal and rock. It's a shame that Madonna got in before Mötley Crüe (and she should have never been inducted in the first place).

Posted by DioFan on Saturday, 02/1/2014 @ 19:19pm

Went to see the Crue this week, they have been playing to packed crowds with very loyal followers for the past 30 years. B80s bands come and go but Mötley Crüe has and will stand the test of time. I just visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Historically speaking, if the Hall represents a timeline of music history, then why does the Hall end the LA music scene in 1980- this is void of what actually happened and the birth of the 80's metal bands. Instead the Hall skips ahead to the Seatle music scene, stating that it started in 1979. All I can say is ...WHAT? This leaves out a Huge influence of 80's metal rock. This board is made of scholars and historians- examine history, consider influence, this should be reconsidered.

Posted by A Lepley on Saturday, 07/12/2014 @ 23:24pm

Dr. Feelawful ... could they sück any wörse?

Posted by bubba on Monday, 07/28/2014 @ 16:45pm

Tahvo i've seen your posts on many rock hof sites. It doesn't surprise me you asked what raw power is. Keep using the largest words you can look up to try to show everyone how intelligent you think you are. Motley is legendary. When the 90s broke, only Metallica, Aerosmith and Motley were left standing when heroin rock took over.

Posted by rock authority on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 06:39am

Tahvo i've seen your posts on many rock hof sites. It doesn't surprise me you asked what raw power is. Keep using the largest words you can look up to try to show everyone how intelligent you think you are. Motley is legendary. When the 90s broke, only Metallica, Aerosmith and Motley were left standing when heroin rock took over.

Posted by rock authority on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 11:04am

Tahvo, one of our most intelligent, beloved and knowledgeable posters is no longer with us. I do wish he could be here to dumb it down for you, though.

Either way, Motley Crue has a long line ahead of them.

I hope that you understand all of the words that I just said and how they fit together in a sentence which constructs an idea and opinion.

Let me know if I can help you out with any comprehension issues. (But please try a book or a friend before you bother me with it. Thanks.)

Posted by DarinRG on Monday, 08/18/2014 @ 09:55am

Would like to see Motley Crue in RRHOF.

These Guys are rock and roll. Kids doing what they loved, not knowing if the light at the end of the tunnel is a train ready to take them out, or the start of something that were to last 30+ years.

To invoke Spinal Tap, I don't think anyone can argue they turned it up to "11" and wove a large patch into the leather jacket tapestry of rock and roll.

25+ years and influence. I think they met the minimum requirements.

Vote them in...

Posted by Music Lover on Sunday, 12/28/2014 @ 22:55pm

Why isn't Motley Crue in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? This band had their ups and downs like every band. One thing I really enjoy with this band is after 34 years they still can rock like no other. Stop putting in bands that has 1 or 2 hits and is forgotten! The Crue is a cornerstone of the Hair nation rock from the 80's and 90's, they dominated concerts and gave you a performance well worth the money you spent to see them. the Hall of Fame needs to get this legend in the hall!

Posted by Don Drzal on Friday, 09/25/2015 @ 12:58pm

As a long time Motley Crue fan, I am obviously a bit biased when it comes to this. However, the music created by The Crue has stood up, and will stand up, for generations to come. That to me is the first indicator of a Hall Worthy band.

Now toss in the many different bands who list The Crue as a major influence, and you raise the bar for the argument again that they belong there.

It's just a matter of time, and I do believe there are other bands who should be inducted before The Crue as many will agree. But, once those bands make it, Motley Crue will be there as well soon, no doubt about it!

Thanks to Motley Crue for the memories, it was an absolute riot!

Regards,

Kelly

Posted by Kelly Smith on Friday, 01/1/2016 @ 11:44am

The band may be retired but their legacy remains. They need induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

Posted by Nathan Miller on Tuesday, 10/18/2016 @ 20:07pm

Mötley Crüe -- you gotta spell it rite! use the umlauts! but, as Consuela would say, No, No! Mötley Crüe is no going in to Rock Hall. They just no good.

Posted by Worm on Friday, 07/21/2017 @ 12:41pm

Just say Nö to hair metal.

Posted by Dick on Monday, 08/28/2017 @ 23:17pm

The Crue were the shining stars during the Sunset Strip days, sold over a hundred million copies worldwide, and influenced many acts. Poison, Cinderella, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Guns N‘ Roses, Trapt, Hinder, Nickelback, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Steel Panther, Creed, Marilyn Manson, Warrant, the list goes on. Once Def Leppard gets in, these guys will be next.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/20/2018 @ 09:02am

Good post The Dude on Motley Crue. I'm curious when they Motley Crue will receive their 1st Nomination. I think Def Leppard will be inducted and Motley Crue should receive a Nomination in the 2021-2022 season unless they decide on Iron Maiden. The Crue sure influenced many bands and had their share of hits. Dr. Feelgood, Girls, Girls, Girls, Home Sweet Home, Too Young To Fall In Love, etc. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 07/12/2018 @ 17:09pm

@ King

Thanks! I think the Crue will get in a little bit sooner than that; they’re part of my predictions for the class of 2020.

2019: Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Duran Duran, the Doobie Brothers, Jethro Tull, and maybe Dave Matthews band. Either Soundgarden, Judas Priest, or Radiohead is the most doubtful name for next year.

2020: Motley Crue, Rage Against the Machine, Stevie Nicks, ELP, Depeche Mode, and the late Nortorious BIG.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 07/12/2018 @ 17:50pm

Motley should get in soon. Interestingly, they signed some court document or whatever that prohibited the band from performing together after 2015. One of the exceptions is if they get inducted to the RRHOF. That should be quite a trip

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 07/12/2018 @ 22:24pm

Twill be a cold day in Hell when The Crue gets inducted. Not gonna happen...

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 07/13/2018 @ 08:32am

The Crue is working on four new songs? Didn’t see this coming.

“MÖTLEY CRÜE Is Recording Four New Songs, Says VINCE NEIL
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil says that the band is returning to the studio to record four new songs.

"Exciting news!" he wrote in a tweet earlier today (Thursday, September 13). "I'll be going back in recording studio in a few weeks with the boys to record 4 brand new Motley Crue tracks! Rock On!!"

Vince's latest comments come just two weeks after a picture of MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee was posted on the band's Facebook page, along with the caption "28th August 2018." Appearing them in the photo was longtime MÖTLEY CRÜE producer and collaborator Bob Rock. In addition, a brief video of Lee playing drums was posted on his Instagram, with the drummer captioning the clip: "It's that new shit!!!"

MÖTLEY CRÜE fans have speculated that the trio were working on music for the film adaptation of the group's biography, "The Dirt - Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band".”

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crue-is-recording-four-new-songs-says-vince-neil/

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 09/13/2018 @ 13:52pm

A Motley Crue movie is coming!!! Said it before and I’ll say it again: Once Def Leppard wins the ballot and gets in, the Crue will be next for the Class of 2020 and they’ll be the last to represent “hair metal” at the Hall. Remember NWA got in cause of the documentary movie? This is happening again and hopefully it’ll make things easier for bands like Judas Priest to join the ranks.

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crue-biopic-the-dirt-to-arrive-in-march/

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 12/3/2018 @ 10:33am

With Def Leppard now in, this is a big sign Motley Crue will be next in 2020 and the last hard rock band from the 80’s to represent “hair metal.” Their movie is coming out next year!

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 09:49am

Motley Crue and Netflix will reveal the trailer of the Dirt tomorrow and it’s gonna come out on March 22.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/18/2019 @ 12:10pm

Netflix recently revealed the trailer of their upcoming movie called the Dirt. Said this a few times before and I’ll say it again: Motley Crue is gonna get nominated and inducted for the class of 2020 cause of this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-NOp5ROn1HE

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/19/2019 @ 10:39am

GTFOOH!!!

Posted by KXB on Tuesday, 02/19/2019 @ 12:08pm

Time to keep making KXB whine like a pussy! 😁😁😁😁

Motley Crue also have four new songs coming and one of them features Machine Gun Kelly as a special guest who played as Tommy Lee in the Dirt movie.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ENxdbaSTxO0

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/21/2019 @ 12:25pm

Motley Crue has released their newest song featuring Machine-Gun Kelly who played as Tommy Lee in the upcoming Dirt movie from Netflix.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QfenIwtoQzk

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 02/22/2019 @ 10:06am

‘DAVID LEE ROTH’ WILL BE IN MOTLEY CRUE’S ‘THE DIRT’ MOVIE

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-roth-motley-crue-dirt-movie/

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/7/2019 @ 12:21pm

MEET THE CAST OF MOTLEY CRUE’S ‘THE DIRT’

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-dirt-cast/

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/9/2019 @ 12:35pm

VINCE NEIL SAYS ‘THE DIRT’ MOVIE IS BETTER THAN HE EXPECTED

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vince-neil-the-dirt-better/

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/10/2019 @ 15:50pm

MOTLEY CRUE MAGAZINE ADS THROUGH THE YEARS: 1981-2019

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-magazine-ads/

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/11/2019 @ 10:38am

TOMMY LEE NEVER ‘TAINTED BY UGLINESS’ SAYS MACHINE GUN KELLY

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tommy-lee-machine-gun-kelly/

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/13/2019 @ 11:20am

MOTLEY CRUE LINEUP CHANGES: A COMPLETE GUIDE

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-lineup-changes/

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/13/2019 @ 16:39pm

HOW MICK MARS HAS LIVED WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/mick-mars-ankylosing-spondylitis/

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/17/2019 @ 13:56pm

HOLY S— THIS IS HEAVY': WHEN MOTLEY CRUE FIRST SAW ‘THE DIRT’

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jeff-tremaine-motley-crue-dirt-movie/

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/19/2019 @ 15:01pm

NIKKI SIXX ON MOTLEY CRUE’S REPUTATION: ‘EVERYBODY THINKS YOU’RE AN ANIMAL’

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/nikki-sixx-motley-crue-reputation/

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/20/2019 @ 17:45pm

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-greg-leon/

INTRODUCING MOTLEY CRUE’S EARLY MYSTERY MAN, GREG LEON

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 03/22/2019 @ 17:37pm

https://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums

Motley Crue's Greatest Hits album has re-entered the Hard Rock Billboard chart at 24. With the movie out on Netflix, expect this and any of their albums to pop up on the 200 next week. They should also get some more gold & platinum awards from the RIAA, so they could be nominated and inducted for the next class.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/26/2019 @ 11:53am

https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/motley-crue-s-the-dirt-debuts-to-better-audience-reviews-than-black-panther-844953788.html

Mötley Crüe's The Dirt Debuts To Better Audience Reviews Than Black Panther

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 03/29/2019 @ 09:13am

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-the-dirt-book-real/

HOW MOTLEY CRUE KEPT ‘THE DIRT’ BOOK REAL

I’m sure it’s also selling like crazy too thanks to the movie.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/1/2019 @ 11:48am

https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=motley+crue#search_section

RIAA Gold & Platinum Update: Motley Crue

26.3 Million

They'll be getting an update soon.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 04/5/2019 @ 15:06pm

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/meghan-kabir-live-wire/

HEAR MEGHAN KABIR’S ‘MOODY, DARK’ COVER OF MOTLEY CRUE’S ‘LIVE WIRE’

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/10/2019 @ 15:50pm

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dirt_2019

95% of the audience love the Dirt, and surprisingly love it even more than Bohemian Rhapsody.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/24/2019 @ 11:16am

https://www.change.org/p/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-get-motley-crue-inducted-into-2020-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame

Hey, FRL! You need to tweet this on Twitter! Someone made a petition at the right time to get Motley inducted into the Hall.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 05/2/2019 @ 21:08pm

To Jon Landau and the Nominating Committee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
Greetings, Mr. Landau. I hope this letter finds you and yours surrounded by health, happiness and rock and roll.
I am writing you today to ask you to consider Mötley Crüe as an inductee into 2020’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I am doing this for many reasons that I will lay out in this letter, so before you dust this off with a “when hell freezes over” response, I hope you will take the time to read my letter and consider them for this prestigious honor.
I am a fan of Mötley Crüe’s and have been for a long time, however I would not classify myself as a super fan. Regrettably, I’ve never seen them in concert, I only owned one of their albums (Dr. Feel Good) and with the exception of remembering glimpses of interviews, music videos and a vh1 Behind the Music documentary from many years ago, I knew very little about them. That is, until I watched The Dirt on Netflix a few weeks ago. The movie showed the rise, fall and resurrection of Mötley Crüe and shed light on their bad behavior, excess, celebrity and struggles. It was a good movie and it left me wanting to know more about this notorious band whose songs were on the soundtrack of my youth.
A friend suggested I read the book the movie was based on. I didn’t hesitate and downloaded it on my Kindle that evening. I was expecting to be entertained but what I wasn’t expecting was for the book to speak to me the way it did. Of course, I would be lying if I said there were parts of the book that didn’t gross me out, make me downright angry, break my heart or make me feel like I needed a shower afterward (ha!), but what really grabbed me was the one theme that seemed prevalent to me throughout the book: perseverance.
I know when people think of Mötley Crüe, perseverance is one of the last words to come to mind and other words like debauchery, excess, troublemakers, delinquents, etc., probably seem more fitting, however their lives were full of obstacles. In the movie and book, they describe themselves as a runaway, an old man, a teen drummer and a cover-band singer, however I see them as survivors. Survivors of tremendous tragedy, traumatic childhoods, deep-rooted insecurities, heart-breaking addictions and debilitating disease. And while their behavior could be seen as, let’s be P.C. here, “troubling,” I saw it as loud cries for help. However, while battling their demons, addictions, tragedy, bar patrons, cops, bikers, groupies and health issues, they churned out hit after hit, toured endlessly, and were one of the original pioneers of hair metal, paving the way for many bands to follow. Their careers, reach and influence have spanned almost four decades, and with the release of The Dirt, their legacy will be shared with, and researched by, a new generation.
According to your website, artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record; must have influence and significant contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll; demonstrate musical excellence; have influence on other performers or genres; length and depth of career and catalog; stylistic innovations; or superior technique and skills.” Like it or not, Mötley Crüe embodies most, if not all, of these attributes. As stated above, their career spans almost four decades, for the release of their first album Too Fast for Love was in 1981, making them eligible for induction in 2006; they had tremendous influence on rock music of the 80s and 90s and paved the way for many bands to follow; they pretty much created the hair metal genre; and their musical and style influence on other bands of that era cannot be denied. They’ve been nominated for and received numerous awards, are N.Y. Times best-selling authors and have sold more than 100 million records, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.
While I think your criteria for induction is warranted and fair, I think you constantly neglect the musical influence over one of the major catalysts of rock and roll, the driving force of the machine and the heart of it all: THE FANS! Musicians not only have influence over other musicians, but they have had tremendous influence over their fans as well. So many people out there live lives many of us cannot identify with and deal with horrendous sadness, despair, addiction, abandonment, abuse and countless other heartbreaking circumstances. Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” From a drum or guitar solo to a lyric or chorus that goes straight through the heart, our world would be much darker without music. Believe it or not, Mötley Crüe’s music has positively changed many lives of their fans throughout the years, and it’s not only their music but their influence that has kept fans loyal and devoted for almost four decades. Because of the internet and social media, I’ve had the opportunity to read many comments from Mötley Crüe fans on various websites and platforms, that read, “Because of Mötley Crüe, I sought help from my addictions,” or “Listening to Mötley Crüe put a smile on my face every single day” or “Motley’s music saved my life.”
Also in this day and age, philanthropy and social issues are very important, and while great music does have its influence, it’s what the artists do with their time that, today, make the most impact. Mötley Crüe has used their experience, talent, celebrity and time to support charities supporting causes such as animal rights, addiction support, veterans, music education, chronic illness, childhood cancer and more. Vince Neil founded the Skylar Neil Foundation, a foundation created in memory of his and Sharise Neil’s late daughter, who passed away prematurely from a rare form of cancer; to date, the foundation has raised several million dollars for cancer research. Tommy Lee is an outspoken supporter for PETA, and has supported other charities such as the Gibson Foundation, St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, and more; Nikki Sixx is adapting his book “The Heroin Diaries” into a Broadway show with hopes of it doing for heroin addiction what “Rent” did for HIV/AIDS research and is using his time and talents to shed light on the opioid epidemic in our country and to be a beacon of hope to people debilitated by addiction; and Mick Mars, although he prefers to stay out of the limelight, created a charity to shed light on ankylosing spondylitis, a debilitating form of arthritis in which there is no cure, a disease he has suffered from since the age of 19. As a one-time sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis, I know what it feels like for your body to betray you, to no longer be able to perform simple tasks such as dress yourself, make a fist or walk. I am lucky I was diagnosed during a time where there are several treatments and because of aggressive early treatment, my arthritis has been in remission since 2013. Unfortunately, Mr. Mars wasn’t as lucky as me, for he was diagnosed during a time when little to nothing was known about autoimmune diseases such as RA and AS, a time when there was little to no treatment. His bones ached and the disease was slowly eating away at him, however he still managed to slip on his leather pants, throw that guitar over his shoulder and play thousands of shows not merely for a paycheck but for the love of music and his fans. These are all beautiful parts woven into a tragic, turbulent yet powerful story.
To say they have one hell of a story is an understatement, however we must all agree that it took tremendous courage for them to tell their “warts and all” story to the world, and they did so without fear of judgment or ridicule. It has been said in interviews that Mötley Crüe has been banned from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because of their bad behavior. My question to you is this: Since when does a band or musician’s behavior best their musical influence regarding the hall of fame? I didn’t see “being a perfect angel” as criteria for induction.
I am sure this letter will fall on deaf ears, however I felt compelled to write it. If you don’t want to induct Mötley Crüe into the Hall of Fame because of personal issues, don’t do it for them. Do it for the musicians and millions of fans around the world whose lives have been affected by Mötley Crüe s musical influence. Remember this, Mr. Landau: there would be no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without rock and roll, and there would be no rock and roll without the fans. Listen to them, and keep them in mind when making your selections.
I have a tremendous amount of respect for you, Mr. Landau, and the nominating committee who chooses artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I trust you will make the decision based on a musician’s merits and influence and not on actions committed more than 30 years ago. Mötley Crüe aren’t role models, they are far from it and they’ve never claimed to be, but they are survivors and musical pioneers and have created a place in the archives of rock and roll history. They deserve to be recognized and celebrated by the Hall of Fame, their peers and their fans. To quote Freeman McNeil from his 2015 piece titled The Case for Mötley Crüe, “Mötley Crüe did it first, and Mötley Crüe did it better.”

Posted by Wendi Lee on Thursday, 05/16/2019 @ 08:35am

On Motley Crue: With Bon Jovi and Def Leppard recently inducted, Motley Crue stands the next logical band to be nominated and inducted from the 80's metal scene. There's plenty of smoke and fire around them as a possible nominee with the success of the Crue movie. Also, they are #1 in the Fan Voting as well. Honestly, there are bigger snubs right now than Motley Crue. Bad Company, Depeche Mode, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Procol Harum etc. RATT has just as good a case as Motley Crue as Round and Round early 80's success helped the LA bands get more exposure and record deals. RATT had a string of platinum albums and had excellent musicianship. It's impossible to ascertain the attitudes and minds of the RRHOF Committee. As of May 2019, having Motley Crue on the ballot would seem like an easy decision. MC has a dedicated, loyal fan base plus would be a good headliner. All 4 members are still alive and probably could put on an outstanding set of songs after their induction. Crue fans would buy tickets to the ceremony and probably visit The RRHOF in high numbers. The Crue movie like the Queen one has generated plenty of attention and buzz. I'm 50/50 whether Crue gets nominated this cycle. I'd choose Iron Maiden if only 1 slot available but Motley Crue has the momentum right now. KING'S MAY 16 2019 Question Of The Day: Who would you place on the RRHOF ballot if only 1 spot available? Motley Crue or Duran Duran? KING 👑

Posted by KING on Thursday, 05/16/2019 @ 19:44pm

KING 👑,

I think that you know that I would definitely choose Duran Duran over Motley Crue.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 05/18/2019 @ 12:14pm

On Motley Crue: Motley Crue has definitely had plenty of buzz and fire for a nomination this 2019-2020 cycle. Let's see where Motley Crue stands on some of the KING'S HOF TESTS.
1. The Eraser Test-Write down a group say "Motley Crue" this time. Then, Erase the group name. Could the history of Rock And Roll exist without this group? Has the erased group had a certain level of influence, popularity and musical excellence that can't be denied? In this case, Motley Crue would pass the Eraser Test. Motley Crue would have to be 1 of the Top 3 or Top 5 Hard Rock/Metal Groups in the mid to late 80's and into the early 90's. Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses blazed on the scene 86-87 time frame. They would be #1 and #2 for a time. I could still have Motley Crue in Top 5. Also, Motley Crue made several Classic songs. Too Young To Fall In Love, Looks That Kill, Home Sweet Home, Girl, Don't Go Away Mad, Girls, Girls, Girls, Kick Start My Heart, etc. Throw in the popularity of the group and strong loyal fan base...It would be difficult to erase Motley Crue. They also sold millions of albums. Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil still today are recognizable and have a star quality about them. Mick Mars underrated in the Crue's success.
2. The Inclusion Test. Again, this is very simple. Place a group (This time Motley Crue) with some RRHOF Inductees groups or artists. You could use 10 or 12. Does the Inclusion Artist fit nicely with some of the greats inducted? Or do you pause and think that this group doesn't belong? Let's look at Motley Crue with 12 RRHOF groups or artists.
AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Bruce, Chicago, Def Leppard, ELO, John Mellencamp, KISS, Madonna, Motley Crue, Queen, Rush.
I would say Motley Crue would pass the Inclusion Test. They didn't seem that out of place with some music legends and RRHOF. So far, Motley Crue 2 for 2.
3. Immediate Response. Say the name of the selected artist. This time Motley Crue. What is your immediate response? YES or NO. I've done this with baseball players and football players for Halls Of Fames. Usually, a hesitation or early thoughts of NO...Then this artist doesn't immediately jump out as a Hall Of Famer. My Immediate Response to Motley Crue would say YES.
In conclusion, Motley Crue passed 3/3 on KING'S TESTS. I would place Motley Crue on my Nominees List 2019-2020. What do you think about Motley Crue's chances at RRHOF? FRL Regulars-What are some of the quick tests or criteria you use for potential Hall Of Famers? KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 06/10/2019 @ 18:48pm

https://www.motley.com/bio

ABOUT MÖTLEY CRÜE
The world's Most Notorious Rock Band

“MÖTLEY CRÜE is The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band. Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitar), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums) laid the foundation for their inimitable career in the '80s with their genre-bending music, a mix of anthemic choruses, stadium-sized riffs, punk rock and melodic power, along with their relentless reputation, typifying an excess never before seen in modern music.”

“But they didn't stop there.”

“MÖTLEY CRÜE continued to evolve through the '90s and beyond, releasing their NY Times best-selling book The Dirt long before it was common and cool for celebrities to have their own tomes. The page-turning rock epic offered a keyhole view into life in The CRÜE. It is currently being adapted into a feature film by noted director Jeff Tremaine.”

“MÖTLEY CRÜE reinvented itself yet again through the '00s and the present decade by continually doing new things, such as launching a branded tour known as Crüefest. Also, The CRÜE was the first band to do a rock residency in Las Vegas, something its peers, Def Leppard and Guns N' Roses, did after them. Their sold-out stint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino further elevated MÖTLEY CRÜE 's mythos, demonstrating the fact that they can do anything. They've also executed impressive, innovative live production, such as Lee's roller coaster, which sends him around a 360-degree loop during his drum solo.”

“MÖTLEY CRÜE has also become a part of the cultural lexicon, with songs featured in films like Little Nicky and Hot Tub Time Machine. "Kickstart My Heart" was used in the award winning KIA MOTORS 2012 Super Bowl commercial, featuring Victoria's Secret supermodel Adriana Lima and UFC legend Chuck Liddell. The song is also being used in Dodge's 100th Anniversary spots in 2014.”

“MÖTLEY CRÜE’s career-spanning numbers are impressive. The band has sold 100 million albums globally; has reached seven platinum or multi-platinum certifications; 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits; six Top 20 pop singles; a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; three Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance; and countless sold-out tours across the globe, playing to millions and generations of fans.”

“Besides the hook-filled, ground-breaking music, MÖTLEY CRÜE’s image pioneered an attitude, fashion sense and lifestyle, influencing a legion of fans who copied its look.”

“The members of the band have published a total of five New York Times Best-Selling books, including The Heroin Diaries and This Is Gonna Hurt by Nikki Sixx; Tommyland by Tommy Lee; Tattoos and Tequila by Vince Neil and the infamous The Dirt.”

“This capacity for reinvention and innovation is why Motley Crue continues to attract fans young and old - many who weren't even born during the band's early reign. That fact proves that they are the rock band for all ages and eras.”

“But All Bad Things Must Come To An End and Motley Crue is taking one last trip around the world embarking on its victory lap in high-impact fashion. 2014 marks the onset of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s swan song, their Final Tour, which will take the band all the way through the end of 2015.”

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/26/2019 @ 21:36pm

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-looks-that-kill-video/?trackback=twitter_mobile

35 YEARS AGO: HOW MOTLEY CRUE’S ‘LOOKS THAT KILL’ VIDEO CHANGED EVERYTHING

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 07/8/2019 @ 12:14pm

RIAA Gold & Platinum Total: Motley Crue

ALBUMS

Too Fast for Love- Platinum
Shout at the Devil- 4× Platinum
Theatre of Pain- 4× Platinum
Girls, Girls, Girls- 4x Platinum
Dr. Feelgood- 6× Platinum
Mötley Crüe- Gold
Generation Swine- Gold
Carnival of Sins Live- Platinum
Decade of Decadence- 2x Platinum
Greatest Hits- Gold
Red, White & Crüe- Platinum
Greatest Hits (2009)- Platinum

SINGLES

"Dr. Feelgood"- Gold

VIDEO ALBUMS

Uncensored- 2× Platinum
Dr. Feelgood The Videos- Platinum
Decade of Decadence- Gold
Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed- Gold
Greatest Video Hits- Platinum
Carnival of Sins Live- 3x Platinum

Total: 26.8 Million

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 08/29/2019 @ 11:40am

https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=motley+crue#search_section

RIAA Gold & Platinum Total: Motley Crue

ALBUMS

Too Fast for Love- Platinum
Shout at the Devil- 4× Platinum
Theatre of Pain- 4× Platinum
Girls, Girls, Girls- 4x Platinum
Dr. Feelgood- 6× Platinum
Mötley Crüe- Gold
Generation Swine- Gold
Carnival of Sins Live- Platinum
Decade of Decadence- 2x Platinum
Greatest Hits- Gold
Red, White & Crüe- Platinum
Greatest Hits (2009)- Platinum

SINGLES

"Dr. Feelgood"- Gold

VIDEO ALBUMS

Uncensored- 2× Platinum
Dr. Feelgood The Videos- Platinum
Decade of Decadence- Gold
Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed- Gold
Greatest Video Hits- Platinum
Carnival of Sins Live- 3x Platinum

Total: 26.8 Million

EDITED

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 08/29/2019 @ 12:37pm

https://www.pantsandfizz.com/hair-metal/

Proof Mötley Crue is the first "glam metal" band and invented it.

"The early 80s featured a mix of new hair bands on the scene, Mötley Crüe (1981), Bon Jovi (1983), bands evolving their sound, Def Leppard (1977), Whitesnake (1978), and bands evolving their members, Ratt (1976), and Dokken (1979). Beyond that, there were glam bands that zagged away from hair metal instead of zigging into it, like Pantera (1981), and even Skid Row on their second album, Slave to the Grind (1991) - both getting heavier."

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/10/2020 @ 08:45am

With Mötley Crue going on a big tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett this year, fifth-teen shows are sold out. Only half of the scheduled dates are available for tickets. It's proof rock music from the 80's still have power staying.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 14:34pm

Happy Birthday, Mick Mars!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 10:09am

If Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Guns n' Roses are already in the Hall of Fame, Motley Crue ought to have joined them by now.

That Netflix movie probably helped their odds.

Posted by fifi on Thursday, 11/26/2020 @ 13:09pm

Just to let you guys know for those who want more diversity in the Hall, Vince Neil is half Hispanic and half Native American.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/18/2021 @ 10:19am

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-80s-glam-metal-11614777293

The Rise and Fall of '80s Glam Metal

"A new book, 'Nöthin' But A Good Time,' chronicles the spectacular boom and bust of the decade's hard-rock industry from Twisted Sister to Trixter"

"When this started in '81, '82, '83, the major labels had no interest. People think it was this corporate music that was created in a lab, but it wasn't. In the beginning, many bands were self-financing their records and existed outside of the system."

"These are kids, a lot of them—with no plan B. Many of them are living in squalor in Hollywood. The "do-it-yourself" aspect, in the early days, is no different than what was going on in '70s punk, '80s college rock and indie-rock. Mötley Crüe started their own label. On the live side, acts like W.A.S.P. [whose stage show featured a home-made torture rack]—it's pretty amazing what they were able to put together by building stuff in their garage. By the time MTV comes along, a lot of these bands have put in their 10,000 hours."

More proof Motley Crue are the REAL pioneers of 80's Glam.

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/4/2021 @ 10:57am

List of list bands whose living inductees would vote for Motley Crue in the future.

AC/DC
Aerosmith
Alice Cooper
The Animals
The Beatles
Black Sabbath
Blondie
Bon Jovi
The Cars
Cheap Trick
The Clash
Cream
The Cure
Deep Purple
Def Leppard
Depeche Mode
The Doobie Brothers
The Doors
The Eagles
ELO
Fleetwood Mac
Genesis
Green Day
Guns N Roses
Heart
Jefferson Airplane
Joan Jett and the Black Hearts
Journey
Kiss
Led Zeppelin
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Metallica
The Moody Blues
Nine Inch Nails
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Pink Floyd
The Police
Queen
The Ramones
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rolling Stones
Roxy Music
Rush
Talking Heads
T. Rex
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
The Small Faces/The Faces
Steve Miller
The Stooges
U2
The Who
Yes
ZZ Top

Individual voters who would vote for them in the future: Eddie Trunk, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Tom Morello, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Donovan

Another reason why Motley needs to be nominated as a mandate inclusion. Not only the general public wants them in, they also know the votes are there. Consumerism first!

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/6/2021 @ 09:39am

I have a hard time believing that, especially since we don't know who even votes.

Posted by Follower on Saturday, 03/6/2021 @ 18:55pm

Dude so doesn't know what he's spewing- does anyone REALLY think that McCartney, Springsteen, Clapton, FMac, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Janet, Madonna, and even Led Zep et al. are going to stump for Muttley Crud???

And that's assuming most of these HoFers even bother to cast a vote...

Posted by EDS on Saturday, 03/6/2021 @ 19:58pm

I'm gonna drop down my pants and let Tommy Lee f*ck me in my ass. I'm too stupid and woke to realize Motley Crue is an awesome Hall Material band who are on the classic rock column and did a good cover of the Beatles' " Helter Skelter."

I want the Hall keep Motley off, so they lose money and go bankrupt in favor one hit wonders and other acts who have no fans cause I'm stupid pussy who wants to be f*ck again by Tommy Lee. Where's my special helmet? My user name stands for Erotic Duck Slut!

Posted by EDS on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 11:14am

I just can't see David Byrne ever voting for The Crue. I would expect an arrogant sneer as he laughingly dismisses them.

Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 11:39am

I seriously doubt many on the board will vote for them. They are really not seen as high priority in the long list of snubs.

Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 11:52am

Oh, I'd absolutely vote for the Crue if nominated. They're very influential and they would easily capitalize the Hall. Business is very important as music.

Posted by David Byrne on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 11:55am

I'm bored so here's all the parts of J. Eric's Smith's worst band ever tournament that involve Motley Crue. You can obviously tell when it was written:

Def Leppard vs. Motley Crue: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal vs. Bad American Hair Band? No brainer. The suckier: Motley Crue.

Motley Crue vs. Quiet Riot: It's frightening to remember that the first heavy metal record to top Billboard's charts was Quiet Riot's Metal Health. It's also frightening to consider that a metal band with a guitarist as bad as Mick Mars could rise to the commercial apex of this guitar-intensive genre. Quiet Riot were essentially one hit wonders (they sold plenty of copies of Condition Critical, the followup to Metal Health, but it's a blueprint of its predecessor, making it one hit spread over two discs, right down to the paired Slade covers, which are the best songs on both albums), while Motley Crue managed to offend over a long series of discs and tours and excesses and VH1 television shows. I started this paragraph thinking I was going to give the nod to Quiet Riot as the suckier band, but as I type, I think we've got to honor Motley Crue's long-term commitment to making bad music in public places, since Quiet Riot at least had the dignity to fall off the radar screen after their moment in the sun. The suckier: Motley Crue.

Motley Crue vs. Skid Row: Motley Crue were one of the first prominent hair metal bands of the '80s, while Skid Row emerged at the tail end of the hair metal era. We can blame Motley Crue for that unfortunate phenomenon accordingly, while with Skid Row we just have to shake our heads and wonder how they could have been sucked into such things. Skid Row, to their credit, tried some interesting modern metal tricks in between the rock radio friendly fare, particularly on their more speed-metal flavored mid '90s records. Motley Crue, on the other hand, were always about pushing the same buttons that Kiss pushed on their rise to stardom, only several years later, the make-up, the devil references, the girls, the explosions, etc. etc. etc. If you can find a stitch or a spark of originality in the Motley Crue canon, then you're a more detailed observer than I could ever be. I will always see them as Kiss Ultra-Lite (now with 20% more pasteurized cheese food product!) The suckier: Motley Crue.

Limp Bizkit vs. Motley Crue: Allmusic Guide's review of Limp Bizkit's latest album, Results May Vary, pretty much hits the crux of this band's problem right on the head: "Part of its weakness stems from two perennial Limp Bizkit problems: for a metal band they sound, well, limp, and in Fred Durst they have the worst frontman in the history of rock." He really, truly is about as bad a singer and public face as any band could ever ask for, or ever ask to avoid, and there's something really, savagely wrong with us as a nation that we don't recognize that this in an emperor wearing no clothes deal here. Durst's influence on his own band has grown over its career, particularly since Wes Borland departed, leaving Durst to provide the creative spark and impetus for the truly odious Results May Vary. Not that the earlier discs were all that much better mind you: you've gotta shake your head over the fact that an album with the title Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (with content that lived down to its cover) could actually top the American charts. The other problem with Limp Bizkit is that they are in our faces right now: this whole survey started when I read an article citing Limp Bizkit and Creed as the worst bands of 2003, and both of them are still surviving now in the final eight. Does that mean that things are worse now than they've ever been? I don't think so . . . I think it's just that time heals, and recent affronts to good taste are going to feel bigger than slights from 20 years ago. So to fairly assess the odious Limp Bizkit against Motley Crue, we've really got to go back and give the Crue's career a thorough scrub: they're off the radar screen now, but they were really, really, really pointlessly stupid and bad in their glory (?) days. In summary . . . their terrible, horrible makeup and hair on the cover of breakthrough album Shout at the Devil launched a thousand hair band photos . . . the devil imagery on that record was so shallow and transparent, right down to covering the Beatles' "Helter Skelter" (they probably thought Charles Manson wrote it) and inserted an instrumental called "God Bless the Children of the Beast" . . . their breakthrough single was a lousy cover of Brownsville Station's stupid song "Smokin' in the Boy's Room" . . . ."Home Sweet Home" was arguably the first metal power ballad to break through on MTV . . . "Dr. Feelgood" and "Girls, Girls, Girls" are two of the worst songs to continually recycle on rock radio to this day . . . Vince Neil killed Nicholas Dingley of Hanoi Rocks in an auto accident . . . Tommy Lee served time for beating up Pamela Anderson . . . Nikki Sixx served as songwriter for hire to Meatloaf, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw . . . Vince Neil's ex-wife accused him of spousal abuse . . . . married family man Sixx slept with tour drummer Samantha Maloney and slammed her for it on his website after the fact . . . . and what the hell is that thing sitting on top of Mick Mars' head? Is that hair? He is a scary troll, he is. And not scary in the good sense of the word. So as you wrap things up and look at the cons and more cons on both sides of the argument, and discount the fact that Limp Bizkit's horrible presence is in the now, while Motley Crue's heinous offenses are historical (but many and multifaceted), I actually end up in a different place than I would have expected as I began writing this paragraph. Limp Bizkit aren't worth the ink to damn them, they're going to be historically insignificant in the grander scheme of music: you've got to aim bigger to win this contest than Limp Bizkit will ever be able. Motley Crue (right down to the umlauts over their letters, which I refuse to type, and which they stole from Motorhead) are badness for the ages, and badness that inspired a lot of other badness, and as such, we must acknowledge them as . . . . the suckier: Motley Crue.

Bon Jovi vs. Motley Crue: Bon Jovi's middle of the road rock offers few edges and blazed few trails, and ultimately they are about packaging easy-to-swallow songs and nice-to-stare-at looks into a marketable rock product. Motley Crue is supposed to be all about decadence, but on one hand they offer a stock-shock, no imagination affronts ("Ooo! The devil! That's scary!"), and on the other hand, the decadence they offer is of a distinctively white trash variety; the Rolling Stones are elegantly decadent, Motley Crue is just gross. The better band: Bon Jovi (2 points).

Motley Crue vs. Matchbox 20: While we normally give bands nods for inspiring whole genres of music, it's hard to consider that an accomplishment in Motley Crue's case, since pretty much everybody is ashamed of our nation's Hair Band phase, and the numbers of albums we bought while drunk on the fumes of hairspray and mascara. Motley Crue and their spawn set popular metal back a decade, and if there's one lasting benefit of the stillborn grunge revolution, it's that it knocked teased hair off the charts. Matchbox 20? No innovation, just perfectly precise monitoring of the popular trends of their day, and a comprehension of how to work an increasingly homogenized radio universe. The better band: Matchbox 20 (2 points).

Motley Crue vs. Creed: Maggoty, fake-devil rock made by low rent scumbags vs. earnest, God-rock made by too-too-serious sensitive new age guys. On the surface, it looks like you've got to pick Motley Crue, because rock is supposed to be about rebellion and fun. But on the other hand . . . rock is also supposed to be about passion and sincerity and being true to your own vision and beliefs. Do any of you really think that Motley Crue believes in (or even understands) the devil-oriented fare they use in their artwork and lyrics? They looked at how Black Sabbath and Kiss used such imagery (better), and they made a calculating choice to incorporate it, soullessly, into their own work. At least Creed can claim some strength of conviction, and when you're singing along to their songs, you can at least know that they believe what they're saying. With Motley Crue, when you sing along you know it's because they chose those words and images because they were designed to piss off your parents in the quickest and most obvious ways, thereby helping you feel rebellious, even as your money went from your pockets to theirs. Creed represent the pinnacle of how the sanitized, strip-malled modern music industry puts the mediocre atop the commercial pile, but they are the beneficiaries of that system, not the perpetrators. Motley Crue, on the other hand, represent everything that's bad about spoiled rich people acting obnoxiously in the most cliched, pointless and obvious ways imaginable. And I, for one, demand some imagination from the spoiled rich people I support. The better band: Creed (2 points).

So to wrap it all up, to finish the deed, our final four round robin standings are as follows . . .

Bon Jovi: 5 points
Matchbox 20: 5 points
Creed: 2 points
Motley Crue: 0 points

. . . which means, of course, that we have a champion:

MOTLEY CRUE IS THE WORST ROCK BAND EVER!

Posted by Follower on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 13:35pm

I want the Hall to go bankrupt by inducting acts with no fans cause I'm a wimpy ass Hipster who is part of the media shills. Woke politics is a requirement, so everyone can go broke and be sh*theads to the general public. No one is invited to the Rock Hall but me cause I'm a selfish hipster critic!

Posted by J. Eric on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 13:41pm

Motley Crue + Hall = More crowds, more ticket sales, more ratings, more money, and more revalency.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 13:47pm

Did you even read what I posted Dude?

Posted by Follower on Monday, 03/8/2021 @ 02:28am

No one cares. Consumerism first!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/8/2021 @ 06:48am

Dude, could you respond in some substantive manner to Mr. Smith's critique of Motley Crue? Who knows, your refutation of his opinion might be used tby somebody to help get them their nomination.

Also, do you agree with Phillip's assertion that The Hall is a museum and not a 'attraction', like a theme park or zoo?

Thanks!

Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 03/8/2021 @ 14:17pm

It's nothing but a cliche you always hear from critics who are nothing but hipsters in nature. People are sick and tired of the Hall being treated as an attraction for the media, when it was actually built for the masses. It's no wonder last year's class was a commercial failure and the next one will fail. Consumerism first!

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/8/2021 @ 14:34pm

The Hall never was a museum no matter how much it looks like nor it's non-profit organization. It's an amusement attraction and a business. People go there for the nostalgia, seeing education as a waste of time to experience. So no, it's not what Phillip thinks it is. Also, the comparison between Motley Crue and Skid Row are so senseless; the Crue pioneered 80's glam and influenced a lot of bands while Skid Row was a run-of-a-mill band who only got lucky with two "hit" radio singles.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/8/2021 @ 14:42pm

Thanks for your comments, Dude!

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 06:58am

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-underrated-songs/

Underrated Motley Crue: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/9/2021 @ 14:51pm

http://digibunch.com/blog/top-10-latino-rock-stars/?fb_comment_id=630350440405648_674495262657832

"Latino music is not just bachateros, reggaeton, and salsa — some of the world's biggest rock stars have Latino blood in them! Here's Zona de Sabor's list of the Top 10 Latino Rock Stars."

" Don't let the blonde hair & all-American looks of the Motley Crue lead singer fool you — Vince is Mestizo, born to a Native American father & a Mexican mother."

Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/11/2021 @ 11:23am

Motley Crue was more of a product of the 80s than an influencer, but the legacy they left behind was powerful. They were notorious and were disregarded by critics, but what they did was uniquely motley crue, and one of the few 80s band that is still quite well-known today despite scoring less hits than Poison who was more forgotten. Motley Crue deserves to be in. Tommy Lee was regarded as one of the best drummers of all time, even though critics hated Motley Crue in general except Dr. Feelgood and all the scandalous dealings they are in, but music is music. I'm just a casual Motley Crue fan though. I'm glad my fav band is already inducted though. Sorry, I'm a Bon Jovi stan, but Crue deserves in. Now. It's been long enough

Posted by Jason on Friday, 03/12/2021 @ 13:12pm

The Dude
Solid post The Dude. No doubt the 1st 2 Motley Crue albums, RATT securing a contract and their hit Round and Round, plus Quiet Riot earning 1st #1 Metal Hit...All these things were important in the legitimizing of Metal. Had Randy Rhodes survived that tragic accident, perhaps he would have been another who continued to lead metal into the 1980's and early 1990's.
For some reason, Motley Crue has all the sin weight fall on them. In the 1980's and early 1990's, plenty of bands engaged in the heavy partying and sex capades. Some members Od'd but survived while others tragically died. I would say if you look at the 1980's and early 1990's Motley Crue discography...It's pretty solid. I am partial to Shout At The Devil. It's great Song 1 to last. Looks That Kill and Too Young To Fall In Love are as good as any song out in the 80's. Also, that's around the time I started listening to music and MTV. Dr. Feelgood is another strong album. MY FAV is Girl Don't Go Away Mad....Strangely, I was never a big Motley Crue fan. I gravitated towards Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, U2, and other bands. I'm glad there are still people alive from the 1980's. They can't erase minds or memories. With Bon Jovi and Def Leppard inducted, Motley Crue is quite deserving. They should be inducted next of that generation. Motley Crue was 1 of the biggest bands of the 1980's. KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 03/13/2021 @ 17:04pm

Hall Material Tommy Lee > Hall of Famer Lars Ulrich

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 04/4/2021 @ 00:10am

Hall Material Motley Crue > Hall of Famer Guns an' Roses > Hall of Famer Bon Jovi

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/5/2021 @ 09:51am

Hall Material Motley Crue > Hall of Famer Guns N' Roses > Hall of Famer Bon Jovi

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 04/5/2021 @ 09:54am

https://www.al.com/life/2021/04/the-new-bible-of-80s-glam-metal-and-hard-rock.html

The new bible of '80s glam-metal and hard-rock

"Motley Crue is arguably bigger than ever, thanks in part to Netflix's biopic adaptation of "The Dirt." Meanwhile, Pearl Jam is really the only classic grunge band still consistently headlining U.S. arenas. (Unless you lump Foo Fighters into grunge, which is a stretch.) Since the irreplaceable frontmen of most of the massive grunge groups - namely Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots - are deceased, it's seems unlikely grunge will enjoy an arena/stadium legacy-act victory-lap, like '80s rock is in the midst of. (Even though AIC and STP found solid replacement singers.)"

"To the chagrin of some, '80s glam-metal is now legitimately classic. Turn on your local classic-rock radio station, and you're just as likely to hear "Dr. Feelgood," "I Remember You" or "Paradise City" as you are "Stairway to Heaven." (You'll hear some Nirvana too.)"

More proof Motley Crue are a monkey-making band for the Rock Hall, and they're very easy to capitalize to draw more crowds. The next class will be a commercial failure.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/7/2021 @ 15:48pm

In the interest of actual conversation, the Playlist Wars podcast did an episode about Motley Crue a short while ago. The guest on the show was a self-proclaimed huge fan of the Crue, too. But when I listened to that episode, I noticed that all three of them, even the huge fan, were basically agreeing that the band just didn't have a reliable track record of putting out quality albums. I think one of them even said that they really only had two, maybe three good albums, a couple okay ones, and the rest stunk, especially Generation Swine. The guest even went so far as to call Vince the weakest link in the band.

It's an interesting thing to listen to when even fans of the band admit that "quality" isn't the band's strong suit. Give the episode a listen, and let me know what you think. The podcast is easy to find if you look for it.

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 06/29/2021 @ 08:03am

What does still being alive matter? Seriously, Dude, that's not even a relevant point. Still being out there and still touring doesn't really matter. What, in your opinion, makes Tommy a better drummer than Lars? Not saying you're wrong, I'm just asking. But my point is that even when has a terrible album, as long as they're regarded as having a good track record, the case is easier to make. But when even the fans admit the track record is not that favorable, that's a problem.

And pioneers? No. If they're first record is in the '80s, they are not pioneers of glam. Just a fact.

And grow up, Dude. If you can't even act like an adult when an attempt to have real conversation is made, then go back to your subreddit and be with the rest of your men's rights activists.

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 06/29/2021 @ 10:00am

Anyone saying Motley Crue doesn'
t belong in HOF is an idiot ....they are the epitome of Rock and Roll and when we are putting rappers in the HOF ....it is insane to leave the Crue out...like them or hate them they are rock and rock and deserve to be in the HOF

Posted by Jeff on Thursday, 07/1/2021 @ 14:40pm

I think Motley Crue are the Pete Rose of rock bands. Had a lot of success in the 80's, but because their career is overshadowed by controversy, they're banned from the Hall.

Posted by Henry on Tuesday, 07/6/2021 @ 00:08am

Side note, The Dude doesn't know what he's talking about. He's saying that acts like Nirvana, Metallica and Pearl Jam would vote for Motley Crue to get in the Rock Hall, when A. We don't know who votes on these things and B. I'm pretty sure those bands hated Motley Crue.

Posted by Henry on Tuesday, 07/6/2021 @ 00:12am

I like Motley Crue, but they're banned from the Hall because of their actions. That Dirt movie didn't do any favors for them either...
I think that when they're all dead they'll be inducted. But I don't think the Crue is seeing the Hall any time soon.

Posted by Joey on Tuesday, 07/6/2021 @ 00:28am

Motley Crue. .. love em or hate em.... no question....they belong in..

Posted by Paul F on Wednesday, 07/14/2021 @ 17:45pm

I don't like them at all, but you can't deny their impact. Should they get in? Sure, but AFTER other metal acts that still aren't in (Priest, Maiden, Motörhead, Slayer, etc).

Posted by JDL on Sunday, 08/8/2021 @ 18:07pm

I agree with what JDL said. They deserve to be in the discussion, but there are metal bands that deserve the hall more than the Crue.

Posted by Henry on Sunday, 08/8/2021 @ 22:08pm

Motley Crue are more famous for being shocking than for their music. When VH-1 had 100 Shocking Moments lists, there were a few Motley Crue moments on. For example, Tommy Lee who was married to Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson is more well known for an X-rated home video. Nikki Sixx is more well known for a heroin overdose. Vince Neil is more well known for a car accident where the Hanoi Rocks drummer died. So I doubt that Motley Crue would be nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame or even inducted.

Posted by Brian on Monday, 08/9/2021 @ 17:53pm

^while that may be true, they did have a lot of influence on hard rock and metal. They defined the hair band era, and are the band that in my eyes defines sex drugs and rock and roll. They deserve to be in the discussion in my opinion

Posted by James on Thursday, 08/12/2021 @ 10:24am

Damn! Somebody must have a vendetta!? WTF!? That's f!cking crazy!?

Posted by Tim on Tuesday, 12/28/2021 @ 18:41pm

Motley Crue stands out as a group that should be nominated and inducted. With the RRHOF inducting Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, they cleared a path for many of the popular 1980's groups to be nominated. Motley Crue is at the top of the list. They have sold over 100 million albums. Many of their albums have went multi-platinum and charted high. It's an impressive number. Very influential in the hard rock/metal scene. Their rise and success in the early 80's LA scene helped other metal bands get signed. Crue also has a distinctive sound. It's easily apparent after a few notes. They have the "FAME" part down. Most music fans would know Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil. They had a dominant 80's run and Def Leppard and Bon Jovi have already been inducted. It just is Motley Crue's time. Usually in Top 5 or Top 10 in the kiosk voting. They also have a solid group of memorable songs: Dr. Feelgood, Girls, Girls, Girls, Home Sweet Home, Kickstart My Heart, Live Wire, Looks That Kill, Too Young To Fall In Love, Wild Side. I think my FAV Crue song is Girl Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away). KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 06/9/2022 @ 10:06am

Motley Crue should definitely be in there. The Carnival of Sins tour rocked!

Posted by Mary Mayer on Saturday, 07/2/2022 @ 16:49pm

Motley Crue should definitely be in there. The Carnival of Sins tour rocked!

Posted by Mary Mayer on Tuesday, 07/5/2022 @ 22:13pm

The Rock Hall has failed this band for the last 15 years...

Shame on you!!! There have been too many that have been inducted with less talent/showmanship/catalogue/relevance...

Give these gentlemen their due and the respect they deserve.

Honor. These. Rockstars!!!

Posted by Lou Hunter on Wednesday, 11/9/2022 @ 18:51pm

Don't worry, Lou. As soon as the last band member dies, I'm sure they'll be inducted.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 11/10/2022 @ 05:34am

did you ask permission from motley crue , faith no more , iron maiden to do this stuff ?

Posted by francesco on Tuesday, 01/3/2023 @ 23:20pm

How many bands have rocked and sell out big venues for like motley crue has ans still dose? hall of fame?? more like hall of shame!!.. 1981 and yes a few hick ups but still rocking it.. how many bands have looked to this band for help from them.. and sixx promoting young bands. band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. and dont get me wrong but this is rock and roll hall of fame not country music hall of fame. yes some country music is country rock thats ok than to be in. but hats only some. may be if crue did a country song or a rap song they would get in. dont know. politics im sure..

Posted by JARED on Monday, 01/30/2023 @ 04:17am

Crue had 100 million total album sales before the release of the movie The Dirt. Which Increased their album sales by 2000% Then throw the stadium tour out as the cherry on top. I would say that The Beatles #1 spot as the band with the most albums sold of all time isn't safe or even out of reach in my opinion. But we are definitely going to see a metal band in the category of top 5 list of artists total album sales by the time this tour is over and an official count is made! Now that's going to be an historical event for our genre of music! I wonder what the Rock & roll hall of fame will have to say about this. Crue needs to remain Notorious and tell them off when they are begged to join! Not invited! It's a Hall of anyone but Crue is what it seems like. Its been over crowded with pop, rap, country, jazz, etc etc etc artists now that it's title almost isn't worthy of icons for rock and roll. No offense meant to the inducted artists in the hall of other genres. They deserve recognition...just not there. For example: I love rock and metal but Im the first one to admit the talent of Eminem but I disagree that he is rock and roll and besides that he gets inducted his first year of eligibility and Motley has been eligibile since 2007 .I'm close anyway. They don't deserve to have Motley crue in there and what does an induction mean after the insulting reasons given up until now. I personally wouldn't accept it for that simple fact. Let the rock and roll hall of fame (very loose term) sit with egg on their face for what they said about an iconic, super successful, record setting, group of artists. ONLY MOTLEY CRUE COULD PULL OFF ROLE MODEL AND NOTORIOUS IN THE SAME KICKASS package!!!!

Posted by Chris on Tuesday, 01/31/2023 @ 05:50am

Motley Crue is a fantastic band that gave us and still giving us great music. There are many other bands that are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that have a reputation that is a bit crude. Just look at the great music that they made. I think that 100% accounts for whether a group gets in the Hall of Fame. They are there because of the music and not their reputation. Let them in.

Posted by Marilyn Laine on Thursday, 02/2/2023 @ 20:07pm

Motley Crue is the best band of all time no matter what Rolling Stone says or any other snot nose twat, that doesn't realize that this is the best band ever. Why? Because of their dedication to their fans through stage production. I dont even jam to these guys, more of a Pussycat fan. I even sang for Riki at the Cathouse. Poison sold more albums than what's recognized by these morons who are probably gay and worship Jesus too.

Posted by God on Monday, 05/8/2023 @ 11:18am