1957: Tommy Lee's Mother in Miss Greece Pageant
In 1957, Tommy Lee's mother, Vassiliki "Voula" Papadimitriou, participated in the Miss Greece beauty contest.
October 3, 1962: Birth of Tommy Lee
On October 3, 1962, Thomas Lee Bass, better known as Tommy Lee, was born in Athens, Greece.
1981: Formation of Mötley Crüe
Following the disbandment of their previous groups, Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx decided to create a new band together in 1981. This marked the beginning of Mötley Crüe.
1981: Release of "Too Fast for Love"
In 1981, Mötley Crüe independently released their debut album, "Too Fast for Love", under their own label, Leathür Records.
1982: Signing with Elektra Records
Shortly after the independent release of "Too Fast for Love", Elektra Records signed Mötley Crüe and re-released the album in 1982.
1983: Release of "Shout at the Devil"
Mötley Crüe released their second studio album, "Shout at the Devil", in 1983, marking their first album released under Elektra Records.
1984: Marriage to Elaine Starchuk
In 1984, Tommy Lee married his first wife, Elaine Starchuk.
1985: Release of "Theatre of Pain"
Mötley Crüe released their third studio album, "Theatre of Pain", in 1985.
May 10, 1986: Marriage to Heather Locklear
Tommy Lee married actress Heather Locklear on May 10, 1986.
1986: Start of Chuckwagon Race Fatalities
According to Tommy Lee, the Calgary Stampede's chuckwagon races, which he opposed in 2013, had resulted in the deaths of 50 horses since 1986.
1987: Release of "Girls, Girls, Girls"
In 1987, Mötley Crüe released their fourth studio album titled "Girls, Girls, Girls".
1989: Release of "Dr. Feelgood"
Mötley Crüe released their fifth studio album, "Dr. Feelgood", in 1989.
1993: Divorce from Heather Locklear
Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear divorced in 1993 after seven years of marriage.
February 19, 1995: Marriage to Pamela Anderson
Just four days after meeting, Tommy Lee married actress and Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson on February 19, 1995.
1995: Sex Tape Theft
A tape of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's sexual activities, filmed on a houseboat in 1995, was stolen.
June 5, 1996: Birth of Brandon Thomas Lee
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson welcomed their first son, Brandon Thomas Lee, on June 5, 1996.
1996: Battery Charge and Assault on Photographer
In 1996, Tommy Lee was charged with battery after attacking a Jewish photographer outside the Viper Room in Los Angeles.
1996: Contribution to "Barb Wire" Soundtrack
Tommy Lee contributed the song "Planet Boom" to the soundtrack of the 1996 film "Barb Wire", which starred his then-wife, Pamela Anderson.
October 1997: Riot Incitement and Arrest
Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx were arrested in October 1997 for instigating a riot during a Mötley Crüe concert in North Carolina. The incident involved alleged racist comments and assault against a security guard.
December 29, 1997: Birth of Dylan Jagger Lee
Dylan Jagger Lee, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's second son, was born on December 29, 1997.
1997: Sex Tape Release
The stolen sex tape of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson was released on the internet in 1997, becoming an infamous instance of viral pornography.
1998: Divorce from Pamela Anderson
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's tumultuous relationship ended in divorce in 1998.
1998: Swastika Tattoo Lawsuit
Tommy Lee faced a lawsuit in 1998 related to a swastika tattoo on his arm. The tattoo, which has since been removed, became a point of contention in a lawsuit filed by a photographer Lee had assaulted.
1998: Domestic Violence Conviction and Jail Time
Tommy Lee was sentenced to six months in jail in 1998 for assaulting Pamela Anderson during an argument.
1999: Formation of Methods of Mayhem
Tommy Lee formed the rap metal band Methods of Mayhem in 1999, releasing a self-titled album and touring to support it.
May 2000: Probation Violation
Tommy Lee served five days in jail in May 2000 for violating his probation by consuming alcohol.
2000: Tommy Lee and DJ Aero Begin Collaboration
Tommy Lee and DJ Aero began their collaborative DJ efforts in 2000.
June 16, 2001: Drowning Accident and Lawsuit
Four-year-old Daniel Karven-Veres tragically drowned in Tommy Lee's pool during a birthday party for Lee's son, Brandon, on June 16, 2001. Daniel's parents sued Lee for negligence.
2001: Final Split from Pamela Anderson
Despite a brief reunion in 2002, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson ultimately split for good in 2001.
2001: Publication of "The Dirt"
Despite distancing himself from Mötley Crüe, Tommy Lee participated in the band's autobiography, "The Dirt", released in 2001.
August 2002: Tommy Lee Joins Ozzfest
Tommy Lee, along with his solo band, joined the mainstage lineup of Ozzfest in August 2002.
2002: Engagement to Mayte Garcia
Tommy Lee was engaged to dancer Mayte Garcia, Prince's ex-wife, from 2002 to 2003.
2002: Joint Custody Agreement and Brief Reunion
After a custody battle, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson were granted joint custody of their sons in 2002. The former couple briefly reunited after Lee's release from jail that year.
April 2003: Acquittal in Drowning Lawsuit
A jury cleared Tommy Lee of negligence in April 2003, following the drowning death of Daniel Karven-Veres.
2003: End of Engagement with Mayte Garcia
Tommy Lee's engagement to Mayte Garcia ended in 2003.
2004: Mötley Crüe Reunion and "Red, White & Crüe"
The original members of Mötley Crüe reunited in 2004 to release a double-disc anthology album, "Red, White & Crüe". The album achieved quadruple-platinum status.
2004: Ultra Music Festival Debut
Tommy Lee and DJ Aero made their debut as DJs on the mainstage at Ultra Music Festival during Winter Music Conference in 2004.
2004: "Tommy Lee Goes to College"
Tommy Lee starred in and produced the NBC reality show "Tommy Lee Goes to College", which aired in 2004.
2005: Release of "Tommyland" and "Tommyland: The Ride"
Tommy Lee released his autobiography, "Tommyland", and his second solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", in 2005. The album served as a soundtrack to the book.
2005: The Red, White & Crüe Tour
In 2005, Mötley Crüe embarked on "The Red, White & Crüe Tour: Better Live Than Dead", their first tour in six years, promoting their reunion and anthology album.
November 21, 2006: Release of "Rock Star Supernova"
On November 21, 2006, Rock Star Supernova, featuring Lukas Rossi as the lead singer, released their self-titled debut album.
2006: Cancellation of Mötley Crüe Tour Dates
Mötley Crüe was forced to cancel a significant portion of their 2006 tour dates, reportedly due to Tommy Lee's involvement in reality TV shows.
2006: Formation of Rock Star Supernova
Tommy Lee teamed up with Jason Newsted and Gilby Clarke in 2006 to form the band Rock Star Supernova.
September 2007: Tommy Lee's Temporary Departure
Tommy Lee initially quit Mötley Crüe in September 2007 before eventually rejoining the band.
November 2007: Tommy Lee's Departure from Mötley Crüe
Nikki Sixx announced that Tommy Lee was no longer a member of Mötley Crüe in November 2007. Lee reportedly quit after the band sued his manager.
2007: Tommy Lee's DJ Career Takes Off
Tommy Lee's career as an electronic dance music DJ gained momentum in 2007 when he performed over 60 club dates across North America with DJ Aero as Electro Mayhem.
2008: "Battleground Earth"
Tommy Lee and rapper Ludacris co-starred in the eco-friendly reality show "Battleground Earth", which aired on Planet Green in 2008.
2008: Brief Reconciliation with Pamela Anderson
Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson briefly reconciled and lived together with their children in 2008, but separated soon after.
2008: Recording and Touring for "Saints of Los Angeles"
Despite the earlier announcements of his departure, Tommy Lee rejoined Mötley Crüe to record their album "Saints of Los Angeles". He also toured with the band for the album in 2008.
2009: Performance with Sharam
Tommy Lee performed live on piano with Sharam, a Grammy-winning house DJ, in select cities during 2009.
2010: Advocacy for Tilikum the Orca
Tommy Lee, a supporter of animal rights, wrote a letter to SeaWorld in 2010 protesting the treatment of Tilikum the orca. He advocated for the animal's release.
2011: Meowington Hax Tour with deadmau5
Tommy Lee and DJ Aero joined electronic music artist deadmau5 on his Meowington Hax tour in 2011.
2013: Opposition to Chuckwagon Races
In 2013, Tommy Lee, as a member of PETA, sent a letter to the Premier of Alberta, requesting an end to the Calgary Stampede's chuckwagon races due to horse fatalities.
2014: Engagement to Sofia Toufa
Tommy Lee and Greek-German singer Sofia Toufa began their engagement in 2014.
2014: Collaboration with Smashing Pumpkins and Mötley Crüe Farewell Tour
Tommy Lee contributed to the Smashing Pumpkins' album "Monuments to an Elegy" and rejoined Mötley Crüe for their farewell tour, both in 2014. The band members signed an agreement preventing them from touring under the Mötley Crüe name without all members present.
2017: End of Engagement with Sofia Toufa
Tommy Lee and Sofia Toufa's engagement ended in 2017.
February 14, 2018: Engagement to Brittany Furlan
Tommy Lee proposed to his girlfriend, social media personality Brittany Furlan, on February 14, 2018.
February 14, 2019: Marriage to Brittany Furlan
A year after their engagement, Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan married on February 14, 2019.
March 2019: Release of "The Dirt"
The Mötley Crüe biographical film, "The Dirt," depicting Tommy Lee's relationship with Heather Locklear, was released on Netflix in March 2019.
2019: Guest Appearance on "The Goldbergs"
In 2019, Tommy Lee made a guest appearance as Professor Lee on Season 7, Episode 14 of the television show "The Goldbergs".
October 2020: Halloween in Hell Podcast
In October 2020, Tommy Lee played the Devil in the fictionalized musical horror podcast, "Halloween in Hell," alongside artists like Iann Dior, 24kGoldn, and Machine Gun Kelly.
February 2022: "Pam & Tommy" Miniseries Premiere
"Pam & Tommy," a miniseries based on the theft and distribution of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's sex tape, premiered on Hulu in February 2022.
September 27, 2022: Tribute to Taylor Hawkins
Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx performed together in a tribute concert for Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on September 27, 2022, at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
2022: The Retaliators Film
Tommy Lee starred as a strip club DJ in the action horror thriller "The Retaliators" in 2022.