Now revealed why John Corabi’s nickname is “Crabby”

Former Mötley Crüe and current frontman of The Dead Daisies John Corabi discussed the genesis of his moniker “Crabby” in a recent interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, as per Blabbermouth.

Somebody was just asking me — literally I still get asked, they’re, like, ‘Why does everybody call you ‘Crabby’?’ And I go, ‘Well, it’s not what you think.’ [Chuckles] I have [Mötley Crüe guitarist] Mick Mars to thank for that, because Mick used to go, ‘Hey, Corabi.’ And it somehow went from ‘Hey, Corabi’ to ‘Hey, Corab’ to ‘Crab’. And that was it. I went from Corabi to Crab, and I’ve just been Crabby ever since. But that’s a Mick Mars nickname, and it just stuck.

Rock icon John Corabi is proud to announce his debut full-length solo album ‘New Day,’ due out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. 

‘New Day’ marks John Corabi’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), the album fuses classic ’70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022), now presented as part of a rich collection of tracks that spotlight his commanding vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful songwriting. Throughout the album, Corabi is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.

With a European tour planned for February/March 2026 and additional shows running through late spring and summer, Corabi is poised to bring this new music directly to fans, delivering both powerful live energy and genuine emotional resonance.

More than just a solo debut, ‘New Day’ serves as Corabi‘s personal testament to rock’s enduring spirit—an exploration of melody, soul, and authenticity, played with passion and conviction at every turn.