Thomas Lee Bass is the founding member of the US heavy metal band, Mötley Crüe, and their long serving drummer. He’s also had an illustrious solo career which is crowned by his recent album release, Andro.
Lee started out with a set on the LA Sunset Strip with his first band, Suite 19, and met likeminded musicians to eventually form Mötley Crüe. Lee has long been known as one of the few drummers on the scene able to steal the show, known for performing with passion to match up to his crazy gimmicks such as having his drumkit suspended in the air. He was the heart and soul of the band, garnering a huge fanbase over the years. During his time in the band, they were nominated for an AMA in the hard rock category, a nod to their incredible impact on the niche genre.
In 2015, he eventually took a break from the band and from music, but his comeback album of 2020 is already championed by the singles Knock me Down with Killvein and Tops with PUSH PUSH, exploring his new sound and style.
Despite his hardcore image, Lee has long been an animal rights activist, protesting against cruel animals sports and the captivity of sea animals. He’s come a long way from his bad boy attitude, settling down with his new wife in 2019 and adopting a bunch of animals to keep him company while he works on new music.