Mötley CrüeMötley Crüe formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California and became the definitive Sunset Strip glam metal band, notorious for its excess and theatrical live shows. Anchored by Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil and Mick Mars, they sold over 100 million records; guitarist John 5 replaced retired co-founder Mick Mars in 2022 for their ongoing touring era.