Tommy Lee Says He Has Not Quit Motley Crue

When not throwing down with Kid Rock at awards shows, Tommy Lee can be found fighting his Motley Crue bandmates in the courtroom, which has led to a recent report that the drummer had quit the band after more than a quarter century together. In a newly released statement, Lee has evidently rescinded his resignation, or maybe he never resigned in the first place, or perhaps he was actually fired. What is clear is that Lee, whose manager is being sued by the other Crue-men over a payment dispute, is not a quitter.

OK, that's really not all that clear, either. But let Lee explain in his own measured words what his current status is with the Crue: "I am a founding member of Motley Crue. Based on internal band issues aired publicly, my future with the band is uncertain. I have tried to meet with my bandmates repeatedly without success but have informed them that I'm not walking away from my band of 25 years. It troubles me that the current legal issues which were filed by the corporations against my personal manager are separating us and causing more dysfunction. I hope we can work this out amongst ourselves."

Perhaps this means he's still in the band and Nikki, Vince and Mick have been given the sack. It's that good a statement.