The Dirt

Synopsis

Celebrate thirty years of the world's most notorious rock band with the deluxe collectors' edition of The Dirt-the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the band's crazy world of backstage scandals, celebrity love affairs, rollercoaster drug addictions, and immortal music in Mötley Crüe books like Tommyland and The Heroin Diaries, but now the full spectrum of sin and success by Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, and Mick Mars is an open book in The Dirt. Even fans already familiar with earlier editions of the bestselling exposé will treasure this gorgeous deluxe edition. Joe Levy at Rolling Stone calls The Dirt "without a doubt . . . the most detailed account of the awesome pleasures and perils of rock & roll stardom I have ever read. It is completely compelling and utterly revolting."

Summary

Chapter 1: The Roots

* The Mötley Crüe members discuss their early influences and the formation of the band.
* Real Example: Nikki Sixx reveals that he was inspired by the Sex Pistols and the Ramones.

Chapter 2: Too Fast for Love

* The band's rise to fame with their debut album is chronicled.
* Real Example: Vince Neil's car accident and subsequent DUI arrest make headlines.

Chapter 3: Shout at the Devil

* Mötley Crüe's second album solidifies their status as rock icons.
* Real Example: The band's infamous "Girls, Girls, Girls" video becomes a MTV staple.

Chapter 4: Theatre of Pain

* The band indulges in excess and drug addiction during the recording of their third album.
* Real Example: Tommy Lee gets arrested after shooting up heroin in a public restroom.

Chapter 5: Girls, Girls, Girls

* Mötley Crüe focuses on sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll with their fourth album.
* Real Example: Nikki Sixx's overdose leads to a near-death experience.

Chapter 6: Dr. Feelgood

* The band gets sober and releases their most successful album to date.
* Real Example: Vince Neil becomes a temporary frontman for Aerosmith.

Chapter 7: Generation Swine

* Mötley Crüe's sound and image evolve with their sixth album.
* Real Example: Mick Mars is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative disease.

Chapter 8: New Tattoo

* The band goes through lineup changes and struggles to maintain their success.
* Real Example: John Corabi replaces Vince Neil as lead singer.

Chapter 9: Saints of Los Angeles

* Mötley Crüe reunites with Vince Neil and releases their first new album in 11 years.
* Real Example: The band performs a critically acclaimed reunion tour.

Chapter 10: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band

* The members of Mötley Crüe reveal their raw and unfiltered experiences in their authorized biography.
* Real Example: The book becomes a New York Times bestseller and is praised for its honesty.

Chapter 11: The End

* The band performs their final concert on New Year's Eve 2015.
* Real Example: Nikki Sixx shares his reflections on the band's legacy and the impact they've had on fans.