: 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
: This article highlights the video surfacing on YouTube and frames the clip as an interesting time capsule of 1997 rock culture. The 1997 "audition" where joked about joining Mötley
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: : You can watch the full interview and
: Regis sat at a grand piano rolled out by the crew to show his "chops" before "securing" his spot in the band.
: 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: