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Tommy Lee: We were shooting Jack Daniels
22 Jul
Summary
- Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx injected Jack Daniels straight into their veins.
- The band entered rehab together in 1989 and recorded 'Dr. Feelgood'.
- Lee revealed his struggles with sobriety, entering rehab multiple times.
Musician Tommy Lee recently shared details of Mötley Crüe's intense struggles with addiction during the 1980s. He recounted a specific night alongside fellow band member Nikki Sixx where they resorted to injecting Jack Daniels directly into their veins.
This alarming experience prompted Lee to recognize the severity of their substance abuse. In 1989, the entire band collectively entered a rehabilitation program. Following their treatment, they recorded the successful album 'Dr. Feelgood'.
Lee expressed that their time in rehab likely contributed to the album's quality, as they were sober and focused on their music. However, his journey with sobriety has been ongoing, involving multiple instances of seeking treatment, including a recent stint in 2019.
