Tommy Lee reveals he’s broken four ribs as he’s forced to leave Motley Crue gig mid-show

Tommy Lee revealed he’s broken four ribs as he was forced to pull out of a Motley Crue gig mid-show. 

The drummer, 59, performed four songs at Atlanta’s Truist Stadium on Thursday before explaining to fans that he needed to take a break, with Black Sabbath drummer Tommy Clufetos stepping in to finish the set. 

Lee added that doctors had advised him not to  perform at all but that he refused not to give it a go, given that the band’s comeback tour had already been delayed for two years due to the pandemic.

He said: ‘We f***ing did it! Two and a half years! Well anyway, what I’ve got to tell you is about 14 days ago I f***ing broke not one, not two, not three but four f***ing ribs right here. 

‘I know, I wish I had a f***ing bad ass story like me and Conor McGregor f***ing scrapping out at some f***ing bar or something, but I don’t. 

‘Anyway I hope you guys have a f***ing great time and my boy Tommy Clufetos back here is going to help me get through this.

‘The doctors told me no playing bro, and I was like “are you f***ing high bro?” We’ve got a f***ing tour to do. So anyway, I ain’t f***ing sitting out for s**t!’

Musical: The drummer, 59, performed four songs before explaining to fans that he needed to take a break, revealing that doctors had advised him not to perform at all

Introducing Clufetos before he left the stage, Lee said: ‘My boy’s going to help me out here and I’ll see you guys later. On with the god damn show!’

Motley Crue and Lee later shared a statement on social media that read: ‘Man y’all ain’t gonna believe  this s**t!… I broke four f***ing ribs! 

‘But I’ve been resting and healing and even though the doctor tells me I  shouldn’t play at all, you know I’m stubborn and I’ll beast through the pain every show for as many songs as I can! 

‘And have no dear, my boy Tommy Clufetos is here to help me out until I’m back at 100%… we’ve all been waiting years for this moment and there’s no way I’m missing this! On with the show!’

On with the show: Motley Crue and Lee later shared a statement on social media as Tommy insisted he would ‘beast through the pain’

Helping out: Black Sabbath drummer Tommy Clufetos stepped in to finish the set and will support Lee throughout the tour 

Motley Crue – formed of drummer Lee, bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars and singer Vince Neil – are on The Stadium tour alongside Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett, which will conclude on September 9 in Vegas. 

Lee should be back to his best by then as broken ribs usually heal within three to six weeks. 

The rocker recently reached a new fanbase after his relationship with Pamela Anderson was revisited in Pam & Tommy. 

While Anderson was not pleased with the racy biopic, Lee threw  his support behind the series, which follows their tumultuous relationship and their stolen sex tape.

Lee was portrayed by Sebastian Stan in the show, while Lily James took on the  role of Anderson.  

Iconic: Lee’s relationship with Pamela Anderson (left) was recently revisited for Pam & Tommy. Lee was portrayed by Sebastian Stan while Lily James took on Anderson (right)