Circus Magazine Smokin' in the Studio cover story, March 1985

Circus Magazine sat in on two afternoon recording sessions at Cherokee Studio, just as Mötley were wrapping recording Theatre of Pain. The cover article by Ben Liemer chronicles the highlights of those sessions, including Vince Neil’s vocals on “City Boy Blues” and the “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” intro, as well as Tommy’s percussion overdubs on “Keep Your Eye on the Money.” Photos: Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss, Jeffrey Mayer, Ross Marino

Magazine, 8 x 11 inches, 1985

From the Collection of Nikki Sixx