In The Name Of...

The Zoo Crew is spinning "All In the Name Of..." by Mötley Crüe from their 1987 album Girls, Girls, Girls, and the Zoo Freaks are loving the raw energy of this track. This song, often overshadowed by the album’s title track and "Wild Side," is a gritty anthem of rebellion and hedonism, capturing the band’s chaotic lifestyle at the time. According to Nikki Sixx in the band’s autobiography The Dirt, the song’s lyrics were inspired by their relentless pursuit of excess—drugs, sex, and rock ‘n’ roll—during a period when the band was barely holding it together. The track’s bluesy, sleazy vibe, driven by Mick Mars’ raunchy guitar riffs and Tommy Lee’s pounding drums, reflects the band’s shift toward an Aerosmith-inspired sound, as noted by Ultimate Classic Rock. In a 2009 interview with Louder, Tommy Lee recalled how the Girls, Girls, Girls era was “functionally dysfunctional,” with the band somehow channeling their personal chaos into music that resonated with fans.

One piece of trivia about "All In the Name Of..." is its unapologetic celebration of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, which some fans on Amazon reviews call a “super hit” on par with the album’s bigger singles. The song’s lyrics, like “She’s only fifteen, she’s the reason I sin,” stirred controversy for their provocative edge, aligning with Mötley Crüe’s knack for shocking audiences, as seen when they released an X-rated version of the "Girls, Girls, Girls" single with a risqué cover. Mick Mars’ guitar work on this track, described by Sleaze Roxx as a highlight, showcases his ability to blend heavy metal with bluesy undertones, despite his struggles with chronic pain from ankylosing spondylitis during the recording. Fans on Mötley Crüe’s Facebook often cite the song as a deep cut that captures the band’s raw, unfiltered spirit, with one fan group, Mötley Crüe Fanatics, praising its live energy during the 1987 tour.

Mötley Crüe’s origins trace back to Los Angeles in 1981, when bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, both hungry for a new project, teamed up to form a band that would shake the rock world. Sixx, born Frank Feranna, had already played in the band London and legally changed his name to distance himself from his absent father, as noted in Songfacts. He stole the name “Nikki Sixx” from Jeff Nicholson, a musician who went by Niki Syxx. Tommy Lee, a high-energy drummer with a flair for theatrics, met Sixx through the L.A. club scene. They recruited guitarist Mick Mars, who was battling health issues but brought a gritty, bluesy edge, and vocalist Vince Neil, whose lip-syncing contest wins as a teen sparked his singing career. Their debut album, Too Fast for Love, released on their own Leathür Records, caught the attention of Elektra, launching them into the glam metal stratosphere. Their hedonistic lifestyle and provocative image, as detailed in their The Dirt biography, cemented their reputation as “The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band,” per their official bio.

For Zoo Freaks wanting to dive deeper, check out Mötley Crüe’s official website for tour dates and merch. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates, throwback posts, and fan interactions. Fans can also connect on the Mötley Crüe Fanatics Facebook group or explore Mötley Crüe Fan, a fan-run site with discography details and rare photos. The band’s legacy, fueled by over 100 million albums sold and a 2019 Netflix biopic, keeps the Zoo Crew’s airwaves rocking.