Michael Lean Returns

The Hair Metal Guru · May 18, 2026 · 1h 38m

Michael Lean returns for his first major interview in decades.The Stevie Rachelle interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymgTLJ76_9s&t=165sBest known as the drummer and driving force behind TUFF during the band’s rise on the Sunset Strip, Michael opens up about the glory days of the Hollywood rock scene, the highs and lows of the music business, why he walked away from the band in 1993, and the unexpected second act that followed.In this exclusive conversation, we discuss:• The early days of TUFF• Life on the Sunset Strip during the late 80s• Touring, recording, and the major label era•…