Mötley Crüe was once one of the most popular heavy metal bands on the planet, selling over 100 million records worldwide, achieving seven platinum or multi-platinum certifications, and landing nine albums in the Top 10. And while one may think that being part of the famous group meant that its members had dazzling lives filled with personal success, money, and happiness, it has been quite the opposite for many of the Mötley Crüe stars.
![[Tommy Lee has faced a slew of personal struggles including multiple divorces, a leaked sex tape, and numerous run-ins with the law]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95106947-14385849-image-m-81_1739306443935.jpg)
In fact, many of the band members have endured years of tragedy, battled drug and alcohol addiction, faced multiple heartbreaks and devastations, and went through numerous failed marriages and explosive divorces. Some of them even ended up behind bars and had multiple arrests and legal problems, while one member has confessed to going broke three different times. The band first formed in 1981 with lead vocalist Vince Neil, drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Mick Mars, and bassist Nikki Sixx.
![[He married his first wife, a woman named Elaine Starchuk, in 1984 but they divorced only one year later. He then tied the knot with actress Heather Locklear (seen in 1989) in 1986]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95106937-14385849-image-a-82_1739306458582.jpg)
Together, the group released a whopping nine albums, embarked on numerous sold out tours, won a slew of accolades, and continuously dominated charts with their beloved tracks over the last three decades. But during this time, many of the members have had their fair share of personal blows and controversies. Most recently, Vince's girlfriend was left seriously injured after his private jet was involved in a horrific crash.
![[He and Heather (seen) ultimately split in 1993, and Tommy was then briefly engaged to model Bobbie Brown]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95106935-14385849-image-m-84_1739306544815.jpg)
The members of Mötley Crüe have endured years of tragedy, some battled drug and alcohol addiction, and faced multiple heartbreaks and devastations. The plane went barreling into another aircraft on the runway on Monday, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot and leaving Vince's partner with multiple broken ribs. It was the latest in a long line of tragedies to befall the members of Mötley Crüe, raising the question: is the band cursed?.
![[His most famous romance was arguably with Pamela Anderson, whom he married just four days after they met]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95107025-14385849-image-a-86_1739307453097.jpg)
Amid Vince's latest horror, FEMAIL has rounded up all of the other hardships that the Mötley Crüe bandmembers have faced over the years. After being skyrocketed into the spotlight thanks to the band, Tommy, now 62, faced a slew of personal struggles including multiple divorces, a leaked sex tape, and numerous run-ins with the law. His love life has certainly been a rollercoaster ride. He married his first wife, a woman named Elaine Starchuk, in 1984 but they divorced only one year later.
![[They went on to welcome two sons together, Brandon in 1996 and Dylan in 1997, but went their separate ways in 1998]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95107021-14385849-image-a-87_1739307459525.jpg)
He then tied the knot with actress Heather Locklear in 1986, but that relationship also ultimately ended in 1993. Tommy was briefly engaged to model Bobbie Brown in 1995, but they broke up after he met Pamela Anderson. Tommy Lee has faced a slew of personal struggles including multiple divorces, a leaked sex tape, and numerous run-ins with the law. He married his first wife, a woman named Elaine Starchuk, in 1984 but they divorced only one year later. He then tied the knot with actress Heather Locklear (seen in 1989) in 1986.
![[Tommy tied the knot with Brittany Furlan in February 2019, and after years of failed romances, it seems he may have finally found his happily ever]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95107517-14385849-image-m-89_1739307501487.jpg)
He and Heather (seen) ultimately split in 1993, and Tommy was then briefly engaged to model Bobbie Brown. His most famous romance was arguably with Pamela, who he married just four days after they met. They went on to welcome two sons together, Brandon in 1996 and Dylan in 1997, but went their separate ways in 1998. A sex tape featuring the couple leaked on the web in 1997, after their electrician Rand Gauthier reportedly stole the tape from their home.
![[In 1998, Tommy plead no contest to kicking his then-wife Pamela while she was holding their son and served six months in jail. He's seen in court in 1998]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/20/95105945-14385849-image-m-94_1739307565144.jpg)
Pamela sued the video distribution company but ultimately dropped the case. After his split from the Baywatch star, Tommy moved on with dancer Mayte Garcia; they got engaged in 2002, but called off the wedding and split one year later. He was then engaged to singer Sofia Toufa from 2014 until 2017, and after that, he started dating actress and comedian Brittany Furlan. They tied the knot in February 2019, and after years of failed romances, it seems he may have finally found his happily ever after as they're still going strong now, five years on.
![[Mick Mars was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which is 'a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine,' at age 27]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/21/95107681-14385849-image-m-96_1739307697362.jpg)
In addition to his turbulent dating history, Tommy has also had a long list of legal problems over the years. His most famous romance was arguably with Pamela Anderson, whom he married just four days after they met. They went on to welcome two sons together, Brandon in 1996 and Dylan in 1997, but went their separate ways in 1998. Tommy tied the knot with Brittany Furlan in February 2019, and after years of failed romances, it seems he may have finally found his happily ever.
![[He underwent hip replacement in 2004, and he now suffers from scoliosis in his back and his neck is so stiff he can't turn his head. He's seen with Tommy in 2005]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/21/95107661-14385849-image-a-97_1739307743706.jpg)
In 1996, he plead no contest to criminal charges of battery after he got into a physical altercation with a photographer outside of the acclaimed Viper Room in Los Angeles. In addition to his turbulent dating history, Tommy has also had a long list of legal problems over the years. He's seen in his mug shot in 1999. He was given two years probation and forced to pay a fee of $17,500. During the trial the snapper, who was Jewish, claimed that Tommy had a Nazi swastika tattoo on his arm, sparking a slew of backlash for the star.
![[Mick has been open about how he struggled with alcoholism during the band's peak, with Rolling Stone reporting that he 'developed a major drinking problem' throughout the '80s]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/11/21/95107675-14385849-image-m-100_1739307776671.jpg)