: Regis notably teased guitarist Mick Mars for his shyness, prompting Nikki Sixx to call him the "silent shredder". Watch Regis Philbin Audition for Motley Crue
: Philbin jokingly referred to himself as a "square" compared to the quartet. : Regis notably teased guitarist Mick Mars for
: You can watch the full interview and audition here , which ends with Regis walking off set with the band, jokingly ready to go on tour. Key Highlights from the Interview: Key Highlights from the Interview: The 1997 "audition"
The 1997 "audition" where joked about joining Mötley Crüe is a classic TV moment from Live with Regis and Kathie Lee . During the segment, the band was promoting their album Generation Swine , and Philbin famously played up the "fish out of water" contrast between his straight-laced suit and the band's rock persona. Here are the best articles and videos covering the event: jokingly ready to go on tour.
: The band used the appearance to hawk their own blue-colored drink, "Mötley Brüe".