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MÖTLEY CRÜE
Launches Special Charity Auction of Instruments Played at Historic Höllywood Takeöver Club Shows
Band's Cancelled EP Featuring Three New Tracks Drops Friday, Oct. 3
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 1, 2024) — Mötley Crüe is turning up the volume on their recently announced Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative – a long-term philanthropic commitment to partner with non-profits close to Vince, Nikki, Tommy, and John's hearts. For the remainder of 2024, the band has set a fundraising goal of $250,000 for Covenant House, a non-profit supporting youth experiencing homelessness, and the first charity to benefit from the Giveback Initiative’s endowment.
“Young people facing homelessness have fallen through the cracks,” bassist Nikki Sixx explains. “A lot of these kids end up bouncing from couch to couch and friend to friend, and a lot of them end up on the street in some really horrible situations they don’t know how to get out of. We want people to know about the great work Covenant House does. We want them to know the money they’re donating is going to good use. It’s actually going to help the kids.” – Nikki Sixx (Bassist, Mötley Crüe)
Tying into their hotly anticipated, three-show Höllywood Takeöver, the band kicked off their fundraising efforts by auctioning a pair of tickets to one of the sold-out shows earlier this month, giving fans a chance to see the iconic band return to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA while supporting a great cause. Additionally, on October 8, Mötley Crüe is hosting an exclusive, intimate charity dinner at the legendary Rainbow Bar and Grill with all proceeds from the evening also benefiting Covenant House.
“Hosting this special dinner with Covenant House means a lot to us. By coming together, we can offer young people safety, support, a place to call home, and the chance at a future full of possibilities.” - Vince Neil (Vocalist, Mötley Crüe)
Continuing their fundraising efforts for Covenant house, today Mötley Crüe launched a very special auction for one-of-one, hand-signed, stage-played instruments of all four band members from each of the three Höllywood Takeöver club shows at the Troubadour (10/7), The Roxy (10/9), and the Whisky A Go Go (10/11). The band personally curated three unique collector's microphones, snare drums, basses, and guitars that are specific to each show and will be played by each band member at the club shows taking place next week. The ultra-rare instrument collectibles are being complimented by personal items from the band members that come along with each instrument, such as Vince Neil's custom pentagram mic stand and stage worn gloves, bandana and guitar pick collection; Tommy Lee's snare drum stand, show played-sticks, and show-worn gloves; Nikki Sixx's silver bracelets from his personal jewelry collection, and bass picks unique to each show; and John 5's stage-worn custom vegan leather jackets, Vans, and guitar picks, amongst other things.
“Every young person deserves a safe place to sleep and the opportunity to thrive. So, let’s rally, change some lives, and make it so every kid has a place to call home sweet home!” - Tommy Lee (Drummer, Mötley Crüe)
All instruments and signatures will be certified by leading authentication company Definitive Authentic, the group that also powers Mötley Crüe's online museum, the Crüeseum. Click HERE now to bid on your favorite items from all four band members. For more details on the instrument auction and additional auction items to follow throughout the month of October, visit www.charitybuzz.com/motleycrue.
“Rallying support for Covenant House is truly inspiring. They are a remarkable organization and their tireless efforts to combat youth homelessness makes a real difference. Let's support and give every youth the chance they deserve.” - John 5 (Guitarist, Mötley Crüe)
All fundraising efforts will precede the release of Mötley Crüe’s highly anticipated Cancelled EP, which drops this Friday, Oct. 4. The record marks the band’s first release with Big Machine Rock and includes three new tracks: the Top 5 Rock Radio hit “Dogs Of War,” a cover of the Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right,” and the title track, “Cancelled.” Listen to “Fight For Your Right” HERE and pre-save the Cancelled EP HERE.
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About Mötley Crüe
Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Mötley Crüe has commandeered the rock pantheon for 40+ years. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, garnered 7 USA Platinum and Multi-Platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, 6 Top 20 pop singles, 3 GRAMMY® nominations, 5 New York Times Best Selling books, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a hit Netflix movie. The quartet has amassed nearly 10 billion streams and has over 9.5 million followers on social media. Known for their iconic live performances, Mötley Crüe has sold out countless tours around the world in front of millions of fans and pioneered the Las Vegas rock residency with a sold-out run in 2012. Hit songs, like “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home,” are frequently licensed by major brands, such as NASCAR, Dodge, Coldwell Banker, Carl's Jr., and KIA, and their music can be heard on hit TV shows, like Stranger Things and Cobra Kai, amongst others. The band’s biography, The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band, became a New York Times Best Seller in 2001 and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Members of the band have authored 5 additional New York Times Best Selling books since. In 2019, Netflix premiered The Dirt, a biopic based on the bestselling book. Mötley Crüe remains a huge global draw decades into their career, wrapping up a 2-year world tour of stadiums in late 2023. In 2024, the iconic band ushered in a brand-new era, signing to Big Machine Rock and releasing the single “Dogs of War.” Their forthcoming EP, Cancelled, is out everywhere on 10/4. For more information and tour dates, visit motley.com.
About Covenant House
Every person deserves a safe place to sleep and hope for a brighter tomorrow. For young people, homelessness interrupts progress towards adulthood and a future of independence and self-sufficiency. Covenant House's doors are always open to all young people who need housing and help, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Our trauma-informed services help bridge the gap between potential and progress, and we also advocate for systemic change through public policy, while promoting awareness of critical issues related to youth homelessness. The Covenant House mission is centered and built on community, where youth, staff, volunteers, and partners love one another unconditionally, respect each other absolutely, and dedicate ourselves to a covenant of compassion and hope. For more information, please visit covenanthouse.org.
About Definitive Authentic
Definitive Authentic works directly with renowned artists, athletes, brands, and franchises across music, culture, and sports to expand their legacies and create powerful connections with their fans. Definitive Authentic is revolutionizing the fan experience, one artifact at a time. For more information on Definitive Authentic and Crüeseum, please contact thesource@definitiveauthentic.com
Media Contacts
Mötley Crüe:
Liz Meade
Big Machine Label Group
liz.meade@bmlg.net
Covenant House:
Pam Sandonato
Covenant House
psandonato@covenanthouse.org