How Old Was Tommy Lee When He Joined Motley Crue

Alright, let's dive into the rock 'n' roll time machine and find out just how old Tommy Lee was when he joined the legendary Mötley Crüe. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let's chat about it.

Before the Crüe

Now, Tommy wasn't born with a drumstick in his hand, you know. He was born on October 3, 1962, in Athens, Greece. His family moved around a bit before settling in California when he was a teen. Young Tommy picked up the drums at the ripe old age of 10. Can you imagine little Tommy, banging away on a tiny drum kit? Adorable, right?

Fast forward to his high school days, Tommy was in a band called Suite 19. They were playing around town, but it wasn't until he met Nikki Sixx at a club that things started to get interesting.

Enter the Crüe

So, Nikki, who was in a band called London at the time, invited Tommy to jam with them. Tommy, being the cool guy he is, said, "Sure, why not?" And that's how it all began. But when did this happen, you ask?

Well, Loudwire tells us that Tommy joined Mötley Crüe in 1980. Now, let's do some math. Tommy was born in 1962, so in 1980, he would have been... hold on to your hats... 17 years old!

You Heard It Here First

That's right, folks! Tommy Lee was just a teenager when he joined the Crüe. Can you believe it? I mean, I was probably still trying to figure out how to use a comb when he was already rocking out with the big boys.

Now, you might be thinking, "But wasn't he too young to be in a band like that?" Well, sure, maybe. But remember, this was the '80s. If there was ever a time to be young, wild, and free, that was it.

Growing Up Crüe

The rest, as they say, is history. Tommy grew up with the band, and they grew up with him. They released their first album, Too Fast for Love, in 1981, when Tommy was just 18. And the rest, as they say, is history.

So there you have it, folks. Tommy Lee was a fresh-faced 17-year-old when he joined Mötley Crüe. Isn't it amazing how these young whippersnappers can change the world? Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some teenage angst to work through. Rock on!