Think about everything Tommy did in his 20s and 30s. He drummed upside down on a spinning cage. He filmed a sex tape that broke the internet (when the internet was still dial-up). He got arrested for kicking a camera guy. A lot.
You’d expect that lifestyle to make a person look like a raisin by 40. But somehow, Tommy Lee is still here. And he doesn’t even look that old. Sure, he’s got the tattoos and the haunted rock-star eyes, but the guy is built like a tank.
It’s almost unfair. Like, “Hey, I abused my body for three decades and I’m still rocking a six-pack?” Thanks, genetics. Thanks, adrenaline.
So, is he the oldest member of Mötley Crüe?
Nope. That title goes to Nikki Sixx, the bassist, who is a full year older—born in 1958. So Tommy is actually the second-youngest original member. (The youngest is guitarist Mick Mars, who is only 5 months younger than Tommy. Confusing, right?)
But let’s be real: Tommy acts like the youngest. He still posts shirtless videos on Instagram. He still talks about sex like a teenager. He still gets into online beefs with people half his age. It’s either impressive or exhausting. Probably both.
Motley Crue Tommy Lee 1980s
And here’s a fun fact: Tommy Lee was 18 when he joined Mötley Crüe. The band formed in 1981. That means he’s been famous for over 40 years. That’s older than a lot of your parents.