Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has responded to the claims that the band uses backing tracks live, admitting they do so, but not in lieu of playing their instruments live. The response came in the wake of renewed rumors that the band doesn’t play their material live, with some members relying on backing tracks while pantomiming.
Nikki Sixx replied on X/Twitter, “Since we saw Queen using some to help during the song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ live, we understood that we could bring in elements that we could not do live like orchestras, saxophones, etc., etc. and sync them up with what we are playing and we do play 100% live. And it’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the Studio live. It’s a win win for us.”
Addressing the Rumors
Similarly, when a fan asked directly why the band doesn’t play 100% live, Nikki Sixx said, “We do. You were lied to. Sorry.”
The rumor of Mötley Crüe using backing tracks to replace themselves live was a major claim in original guitarist Mick Mars’ lawsuit against the band in the wake of his termination. He later admitted that the claims were false but the rumor has persisted in the wake of that event. Mars later dropped his claim entirely, with the band declaring a total legal victory.
Current Tour
Mötley Crüe are currently on tour in North America as part of “The Return of the Carnival of Sins” with Tesla and Extreme until September 26th.
See the posts from Nikki Sixx on X/Twitter below.
With the rumors finally put to rest, Mötley Crüe can focus on their current tour and giving their fans an unforgettable experience. The band’s use of backing tracks is a common practice in the music industry, and it’s clear that they are committed to delivering a high-quality performance. As Nikki Sixx said, it’s a win-win for both the band and their fans.
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