Allister Fiend: Motley Crue Mascot
Allister Fiend is an under-represented mascot. Unlike Dio, Quiet Riot, and Iron Maiden, Motley Crue did not feature their alter ego on album covers. Instead, the cartoonish mascot found life in an endless succession of t-shirts.
Whether supporting Theatre of Pain or Girls, Girls, Girls, Allister Fiend ensured the band was always shouting at the devil. Pentagrams remained a consistent theme in Motley Crue artwork.
Allister Fiend was the star of other merchandise. The sleezy rocker adorned countless bedroom walls in a series of poster designs.
Denim jackets were a staple of the headbanger uniform. No jacket was complete without a backpatch. Allister Fiend lent his ghoulish image to 80’s jackets.
Allister Fiend transcended art to appear on an album. Although “In the Beginning” was performed by engineer Geoff Workman, the liner notes playfully credit the spoken word intro to Allister Fiend.
Motley Crue also included Allister Fiend in a live setting. Rather than mimic Iron Maiden’s tradition of building gigantic Eddie’s, the Crue found a different approach. Allister Fiend was re-created using lasers!
Motley Crue is enjoying a resurgence thanks to a movie biopic of The Dirt. Although Allister Fiend was omitted from the film, his place in Motley Crue history is undeniable. Younger fans and recent converts are advised to view vintage 80’s artwork. Imagery was an essential component that helped propel Motley Crue to superstar status. Allister Fiend was at the very heart of that imagery!
