Date of Birth: October 3, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Tommy Lee, born Thomas Lee Bass, is a renowned American musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Lee was born on October 3, 1962, in Athens, Greece, to a father who was a U.S. Army serviceman and a mother who was a Miss Greece contestant. The family moved to California when Lee was a child, and it was there that he developed his passion for music. He received his first drum at the age of four and his first drum kit when he was a teenager. Lee dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music, initially playing in local bands. He co-founded Mötley Crüe in the early 1980s with bassist Nikki Sixx. The band quickly gained fame for their rowdy behavior, hard-hitting music, and elaborate live shows. With Mötley Crüe, Lee achieved international fame, contributing to hits like “Dr. Feelgood,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and “Kickstart My Heart.” Apart from his work with Mötley Crüe, Lee has also pursued solo projects and founded the rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem. He has released several solo albums and has collaborated with numerous artists across various genres. Outside of music, Lee has appeared in reality TV shows, most notably “Tommy Lee Goes to College,” and he has also been in the public eye due to his high-profile marriages, including his tumultuous relationship with actress Pamela Anderson.
5 Interesting Facts about Tommy Lee
1. Tommy Lee’s first drum set was a gift from his mother when he was a teenager.
2. He co-founded Mötley Crüe in 1981 and has been the band’s drummer for most of its history.
3. Lee spent four months in jail in 1998 for spousal abuse against Pamela Anderson.
4. He is also known for his solo project, Methods of Mayhem, which blends rap and metal.
5. Lee is an advocate for animal rights and has worked with PETA on several campaigns.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tommy Lee
1. “I’ve always been the guy who’s just kind of out there, always pushing the envelope, and being the crazy guy that I am.”
2. “Music has always been my passion. It’s what I wake up to and go to bed to.”
3. “Mötley Crüe was all about living life to the fullest, and we definitely did that.”
4. “I think it’s important to take risks and push the boundaries in whatever you do.”
5. “I don’t regret any of the crazy stuff I’ve done; it’s all part of who I am.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Tommy Lee’s net worth was estimated to be around $70 million.
Children
Tommy Lee has two sons with his ex-wife Pamela Anderson: 1. Brandon Thomas Lee (born June 5, 1996) 2. Dylan Jagger Lee (born December 29, 1997)
Relevant Links
1. [Tommy Lee on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lee
2. [Tommy Lee’s IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0497136/
3. [Official Mötley Crüe Website](https://www.motley.com
4. [Tommy Lee’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tommylee
