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Tommy Lee Recalls ‘Near-Fatal’ Mistake That He and Mötley Crüe Bandmate Nikki Sixx Miraculously Survived in the Late 80s

Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe appeared on Dax Shepard’s podcast, recalling a time when he and Nikki Sixx injected Jack Daniel’s into their veins.

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In their heyday, the members of Mötley Crüe were known for their outrageous party lifestyle. This caused numerous controversies within and around the band, and the rock stars came close to death on multiple occasions. On the newest episode of Dax Shepard’s podcast Armchair Expert, Tommy Lee shared stories of the band’s dangerous experiences.

One of their lowest points was when drummer Tommy Lee and bassist Nikki Sixx injected Jack Daniel’s whiskey into their bodies. This could’ve resulted in irreversible damage to their veins, and even death. It’s truly a miracle that they made it through this experience.

On the new Armchair Expert episode, Tommy detailed........

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