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Motley Crue: John 5 Debunks Fake Instrument Rumors
1 Jun
Summary
- Guitarist John 5 addressed rumors of Motley Crue using backing tracks.
- John 5 confirmed all band members play their instruments live.
- He cited audible mistakes as proof of live, un-perfected performances.
Guitarist John 5, who has been touring with Motley Crue since 2022, has directly refuted claims that the band employs backing tracks for their live shows.
During a recent podcast appearance, John 5 addressed ongoing speculation about the band's authenticity. He unequivocally stated that all members, including Nikki Sixx on bass and Tommy Lee on drums, perform their instruments live.
John 5 pointed to the presence of audible mistakes during their concerts as definitive evidence that they are not relying on prerecorded music. He explained that listeners often misunderstand the visual cues of musicianship, but the imperfections are proof of a real, live performance.
