Tommy Lee Criticizes Artists Plugging Albums and Excursions All over LA Fires

Tommy Lee isn’t keen on artists attractive in self-promotion whilst the Los Angeles wildfires proceed to rage, it kind of feels.

The founding Mötley Crüe drummer let his critiques be recognized in an Instagram publish shared on Monday (Jan. 13), the place he took intention at those that have persevered to plug upcoming merchandise and occasions whilst the tragedy continues to spread.

“Makes me fucking unwell to peer most of the people simply worrying on a [sic] posting on lame ass social media!” Lee wrote. “Guys at this time no person provides a flying fuck when your report drops or the following live performance is when such a lot of persons are in the midst of one of the most largest failures of all time! I am getting that some comedian aid is all the time want however Jesus Christ depart all of it on my own and perhaps simply forestall and spot who wishes lend a hand if you’ll.”

Lee’s opinion is an even one, and certainly a lot of artists have determined to reel of their promotional efforts on the present time. Whilst the Grammys have determined to proceed as deliberate, the likes of Common, Warner, Sony, and BMG have all canceled their Grammy-related occasions.

In the meantime, artists have additionally determined to take a step again. Beyoncé has driven again a press release scheduled for Jan. 14, and The Weeknd has behind schedule the discharge of his approaching album and canceled his release-day display on the Rose Bowl. In different places, 9 Inch Nails have additionally been pressured to halt the announcement of a world excursion (of which main points started to leak out regardless).

On the other hand, in spite of Lee’s stance at the subject, his message was once preceded through a video shared to Mötley Crüe’s Fb web page selling their upcoming residency in Las Vegas.

Even though moderately contradictory to his later observation, that publish (which will have been shared through the band’s social media crew) took place simply days after Mötley Crüe shared their make stronger for the ones of their homeland suffering from the fires. “Might you and your family members keep protected as we stand in combination to triumph over,” the gang wrote.

Mötley Crüe maximum not too long ago launched their Cancelled EP in October, their first selection of tune with new guitarist John 5 following Mick Mars’ retirement from the band two years prior.