Crue ... - Watch Regis Philbin Вђ˜auditionвђ™ For Motley

: 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

: Regis sat at a grand piano rolled out by the crew to show his "chops" before "securing" his spot in the band. : Regis notably teased guitarist Mick Mars for

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: During the segment, the band was promoting their

: The band used the appearance to hawk their own blue-colored drink, "Mötley Brüe". : Provides a breakdown of the 14-minute clip

: Philbin jokingly referred to himself as a "square" compared to the quartet.

: Provides a breakdown of the 14-minute clip , including the moment Regis sits at a piano to play a "rock" version of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm".