Mötley Crüe (IPA pronunciation: ) is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981.

The band was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx (who was, at the time, in a band called London) and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by guitarist Mick Mars and singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has sold over 80 million album copies worldwide[http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/moetley-cruees-saints-los-angeles/story.aspx?guid=%7BEE74B2EB-CC32-41A5-AFB2-64185673C7EE%7D&dist=hppr Moetley Cruees (sic) 'Saints of Los Angeles' This Week's Highest Debut on the Billboard Chart in T...