MÖTLEY CRÜE ENTER THE RECORDING STUDIO WITH PRODUCER BOB ROCK AND GUITARIST JOHN 5
According to the band member’s social media accounts, Mötley Crüe have entered the studio with longtime producer Bob Rock to record some brand new music.
On April 17th , guitarist John 5 shared a photo of him laying down tracks in a recording studio. He also posted a picture of Rock in front of a mixing board. The accompanying caption read, “Let’s do this @motleycrue #bobrock”.
Drummer Tommy Lee shared the same photos on his Instagram page, along with one showing Lee, John 5 and bassist Nikki Sixx in the “big studio.” He captioned the images: “Hit that mother f–king record button Mr. Rock!!! Go!”
On April 13th, Sixx reportedly confirmed that the band was writing new music. Less than two weeks after tweeting that he and John 5 had spent some time “writing random riffs,” the bassist returned to the social media platform to share an image of him, Lee and John 5 playing and recording in a studio, along with the caption, “Another killer songwriting day with Tommy Lee and John 5.” He offered more information in a follow-up tweet, writing, “We are writing. The creative process of songwriting has always been the heartbeat of our band. We’re gonna go in the big studio next week and record a few off the floor and see where it goes. We don’t have a definitive plan at this point. Just letting the songs guide us.”
John 5 co-wrote three songs for the band’s Netflix movie, The Dirt. Also, In 2021, Sixx and John 5 launched the L.A. Rats, a supergroup in which they were joined by Rob Zombie and drummer Tommy Clufetos.
A year ago, John 5, said that he was “so proud” of his involvement with The Dirt soundtrack.
John 5 joined the band as the replacement for founding guitarist Mick Mars, who announced last October he would no longer tour with the legendary rock act because of his long struggles with degenerative disease ankylosing spondylitis.
Mars is currently suing his former bandmates, claiming he is being cheated out of money. Additionally, both sides, have been disclosing details about the strife, in the press.
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I thought Mick Mars retired from touring only? Shouldn’t he be recording in the studio rather than John 5? Isn’t Mick still part of the band except for touring?
I know there’s litigation pending, but still…….personally, I can’t accept Crue without Mick Mars.
Rattle,
That was my understanding from Mars’ lawsuit, as well. Perhaps Sixx, Lee and Neil, had a different understanding of the agreement?
Obviously they are free to do as they please, but I find this to be disrespectful. If Mars was not interested, nor able, to be involved in creating new music, and the recording process, that is a different story, however, this seems like an intentional slight.
Crue in studio recording the backing tracks needed for future Crue concerts.
LOL!!!
Because of how Nikki and the other Crue members have been treating Mick, I have no interest in any new “Motley Crue” music. Enjoy your own enthusiasm on this, and don’t forget to create the backing tracks you’ll need to play these new songs “live.”
I don’t like this one bit. I’m a big Crue fan, but Mick was the sound of the band. However good John 5 is, he is NOT Motley Crue.
This is turning into a Kiss situation, and it is going to ruin the legacy of the band. What a shame…feel bad for Mick.
I know crue still sells tickets and potentially still earn big dollar’s touring , but is the crue at this point in their existence something john 5 really wants to hang his hat on …. he is very talented…and he knows Vince Neil will be singing and chewing a big Mac at the same time on top of his riffs….????
I’m sure it’s a big pay day for John 5….too good to pass up.