SteveAJones Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What's Happening - January 15, 2009 Nikki Sixx will be co-hosting (with Kerri Kasem ) “The Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx”, a radio show that will play rock music and promises a look inside the life of a rock star. No word yet on how “Tattoo Corner, a Look at Nikki’s tats” will play out on the radio ...Vince Neil has just opened up an airline charter service, Vince Neil Aviation, based in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to no baggage fees, guests receive complimentary tattoos, tequila, and visors (like the ones worn by Vince in the '90s). Hawaiian shirts (like the ones worn by Vince in the nineties) are not included… …Ramon Sampson beat out Tommy Lee, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), and John Tempestra (The Cult) in the Guitar Center DRUM OFF in L.A. this past week, answering the age old question: What do drummers do in the winter months when not on tour?... ...Mick Mars attended NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, January 16, 2010. He was at the Fender booth at about 1:30pm and at the Marshall booth at around 2:30pm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) A Gritty Homage to Motley Crue in 'The Dirt' Heard on National Public Radio's All Things Considered January 11, 2010 - ROBERT SIEGEL, host: Now, a book that one celebrated writer considers his guilty or not-so-guilty pleasure. Charles Bock is a novelist. Critics swooned last year over his book "Beautiful Children." And for us, Bock swoons over something less literary for our series My Guilty Pleasure. Mr. CHARLES BOCK (Author, "Beautiful Children"): I feel no guilt whatsoever about my love for "Motley Crue: The Dirt Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band." I say this while admitting that Motley Crue's music was its own cliche a form of lowest-common-denominator hair metal that dominated the rock world during that regrettable time known as the '80s. The Crue's album titles include such demure offerings as "Shout at the Devil," "Theatre of Pain" and "Doctor Feelgood." But band quality has no correlation with a quality reading experience. I say to you "The Dirt" is the singularly greatest sex, drugs, rock reading experience of our age. It's one of the all-time great rock bios. Not one sentence in its 448 pages is about Motley's music, which is even more impressive and appropriate. Chapters are narrated by the band's members: Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee and Mick Mars. We start with them as delicate unknowns, torching cockroaches with hairspray in their rat hole pad off Sunset Boulevard. So what if young Nikki knew so little about music that he showed up at practice thinking the six-string he just stole was a bass? So what if front man Vince Neil regularly could not remember lyrics during concerts? With their black leather, apocalyptic makeup and penchant for setting themselves aflame onstage, Motley Crue was a blunt reaction to the peppish, skinny tie new wave music in vogue at the time. Moreover, the band's ravenous appetite was indicative of the gluttony that epitomized the '80s. Ghostwriter Neil Strauss deserves combat pay for getting Motley's inner circle to reconstruct this glorious, ridiculous time, from L.A.'s club and flier scene to the newly minted power broker that was MTV, all the barroom fights and upside down drum solos, the strippers and rehab stints and marriages gone wrong. There's Vince Neil's drunk driving accident that killed a friend from another band. The poetry Tommy Lee writes to Pamela Anderson from jail months after their infamous sex tape. The time Nikki Sixx was declared dead from a heroin overdose, then woke up, left the hospital and changed his answering machine to say: Hey, it's Nikki. I'm not here because I'm dead. Supposedly, a movie of "The Dirt" in development, it can't possibly be any good. This is too sprawling, too wild, an experience that's better off read and left to the mind's interpretation. So go get "The Dirt." Not a guilty pleasure, just a rocking good read. Edited January 19, 2010 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) What's Happening - January 15, 2009 Nikki Sixx will be co-hosting (with Kerri Kasem ) “The Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx”, a radio show that will play rock music and promises a look inside the life of a rock star. No word yet on how “Tattoo Corner, a Look at Nikki’s tats” will play out on the radio ...Vince Neil has just opened up an airline charter service, Vince Neil Aviation, based in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to no baggage fees, guests receive complimentary tattoos, tequila, and visors (like the ones worn by Vince in the '90s). Hawaiian shirts (like the ones worn by Vince in the nineties) are not included… …Ramon Sampson beat out Tommy Lee, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), and John Tempestra (The Cult) in the Guitar Center DRUM OFF in L.A. this past week, answering the age old question: What do drummers do in the winter months when not on tour?... ...Mick Mars attended NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, January 16, 2010. He was at the Fender booth at about 1:30pm and at the Marshall booth at around 2:30pm... Have you been over to The Public Domain and seen Tommy Lee's compilation of free on line submissions to his up coming album? Edited January 20, 2010 by BonzoLikeDrumer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Have you been over to The Public Domain and seen Tommy Lee's compilation of free on line submissions to his up coming album? No, but it sounds interesting. I will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 No, but it sounds interesting. I will check it out. I sent in some sounds for the song "Blame" a while back, I think they are rapping thing's up with Tommy Lee. I believe there's going to be more artist doing the same deal but I'm not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Hi: The band will be in London Canada on Feb 1 at The John Labatt Centre http://www.johnlabattcentre.com/ I believe the tour is called The Dead of Winter...how appropriate...sorry guys..it's been a mild one so far in this part of Canada,eh? Joe Perry Project opens as well as another band.. Have fun if ya go..I can't get to this gig.. Edited January 21, 2010 by Juliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Motley Crue - The Dead of Winter Tour Special Guests: The Joe Perry Project 1/23 - Victoria, BC – Save-On Foods Memorial Centre1/24 - Vancouver, BC – GM Place1/26 - Calgary, AB – Pengrowth Saddledome1/27 - Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place1/28 - Regina, SK – Brandt Centre1/29 - Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre2/1 - London, ON – John Labatt Centre2/2 – Quebec City, PQ – Colisee Pepsi2/4 - Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre2/5 – Montreal, PQ – Bell Centre Edited January 21, 2010 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Hi: got an e-mail from the JLC ..still tix for the Monday show http://www.johnlabattcentre.com/ Edited January 28, 2010 by Juliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Here's a London magazine with a cover story about MC http://www.scenemagazine.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepps_apprentice Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 theyre okay at best. Take A Ride On The Wild Side and Dr. Feelgood are pretty cool songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 February 2, 2010 "Years ago an unauthorized biography called An Education in Rebellion was written about me without my approval or support. It was never endorsed. In fact, I disapproved and considered legal action because I felt fans were getting ripped off by being sold a book without my involvement. I feel fans have bought it under the assumption that I approved of it because the writers have collected interviews from people that make it seem relevant – these people who were interviewed have told me afterwards that they had no idea that their conversations were being used for an unauthorized book. I want to say that I do not, now or ever, approve of people riding the coattails of other people's hard work and personal lives - this is criminal in my opinion. This is no different than what the paparazzi does or the gossipy crap that perches like vultures on our newsstands with magazines like the National Enquirer. The writer and publisher are now “re-releasing” the book with updated information based on my success with Mötley Crüe, Sixx: A.M., The Heroin Diaries and other ventures I'm involved in. It's scummy at best to be honest. My attorneys have already sent them legal letters directing them to stop but they know the loop holes and how to get around them. Believe it or not, the law allows anyone to write a book about anyone else without getting proper permission which is really crazy because my fans think this was endorsed or approved by me and it’s not. This is sad. These people are now partnering up with a company to sell ownership rights to the book's master rights even though they are my life rights - again, bordering on scum. As a fan of music I do not buy anything unauthorized because I know, unless the artist signs off on it, its hearsay, gossip, and made up to pad the pockets of the writers, publishers, etc. Their website gives people the false impression that these "auctions" have the fans buying some portion of revenues that go to artists or songwriters. In my case at least, nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing comes to me or my family. It’s hurtful. It's this kind of thing that makes me even more excited to do the Sixx Sense radio show. I look forward to shining a spotlight on issues like this one - issues that go unnoticed and issues that may otherwise slip through the cracks. In the end I worry about the fans being ripped off. I cannot (nor can any of my friends in the public eye) stop these bottom feeders. If you want to know about Mötley Crüe, get The Dirt. If you want to know about band members, get their individual books, but don't support this type of behavior on this or any artists.... they say they're excited to share this with fans and that may be so, but if it's not about the money... then donate it to charity... Thank You, Nikki Sixx." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) The Mötley Crüe and Poison summer tour rumor has finally become reality. This summer these two 80′s metal greats will dominate over three dozen North American cities June through August. This will also make for an interesting matchup as some Crüe-heads out there may think they are way too cool for a Poison show and some Poison chicks out there may feel that the Crüe is too lewd for their fallen angel souls. Either way, both bands are going to put on a sick show. Supporting on most of the dates are the legendary New York Dolls. Mötley Crüe, Poison and New York Dolls 2011 Summer Tour Dates JUNE 7 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion 9 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center 10 Houston, TX Toyota Center 12 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Pavilion 14 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl 15 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 17 Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion 18 Las Vegas, NV Venue TBD 19 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheater 21 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 22 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 24 Minneapolis, MN Target Center 25 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center 26 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center 28 Toronto, ON Molson Ampitheater 29 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre JULY 1 Tinley Park, IL FMB Amphitheater 2 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center 3 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena 5 Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena 6 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum 8 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum 9 Pelham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center (Mötley Crüe & NY Dolls Only) 10 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheater at Lakewood 12 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 13 Hershey, PA Star Pavilion at Hershey Park 15 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena 16 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center 19 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center 20 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum 22 Darien Lakes, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center 23 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center 24 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE 27 Cheyenne, WY Frontier Days (Mötley Crüe Only) 29 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre 30 Frederick, MD Outlaw Jam 2011 31 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain AUGUST 5 Tomah, WI Fort MCoy Edited March 20, 2011 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi all, Very cool stuff,.....as Alice Cooper says on his radio show "Gotta love the 80's!" KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I am a fan of Motley Crue. Saw them in their hey-day- opening for Ozzy Osbourne on his Bark at the Moon tour and they were touring for their Shout at the Devil album, this was in early 1984 at the Summit in Houston, Texas. I saw them again the next year at the same venue and they were headliners touring for the Theatre of Pain album with Y&T opening up for them. Still have my ticket stubs and my t-shirt from the second time I saw them. I also want to add I think the self titled cd they did with John Corabi in 1994 is a fantastic album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) I am a fan of Motley Crue. Saw them in their hey-day- opening for Ozzy Osbourne on his Bark at the Moon tour and they were touring for their Shout at the Devil album, this was in early 1984 at the Summit in Houston, Texas. I saw them again the next year at the same venue and they were headliners touring for the Theatre of Pain album with Y&T opening up for them. Still have my ticket stubs and my t-shirt from the second time I saw them. I also want to add I think the self titled cd they did with John Corabi in 1994 is a fantastic album. Nikki Sixx is uber cool & a brilliant songwriter. Thinking of flying in to catch the tour. Perhaps we'll hit a Texas show together. Edited March 21, 2011 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Rider Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) The Mötley Crüe and Poison summer tour rumor has finally become reality. This summer these two 80′s metal greats will dominate over three dozen North American cities June through August. This will also make for an interesting matchup as some Crüe-heads out there may think they are way too cool for a Poison show and some Poison chicks out there may feel that the Crüe is too lewd for their fallen angel souls. Either way, both bands are going to put on a sick show. Supporting on most of the dates are the legendary New York Dolls. Mötley Crüe, Poison and New York Dolls 2011 Summer Tour Dates June 28 Toronto Well, of course they are too lewd for their fallen angel souls. That's off the top. Guitarist C.C. DeVille confessed that the phrase "unskinny bop" has no particular meaning. He invented it as a temporary measure while writing the song, before vocalist Bret Michaels had begun working on the lyrics. The phrase was used on the basis that it was phonetically suited to the music. The song was later played to producer Fairbairn, who stated that although he did not know what an "unskinny bop" was, the phrase was perfect. source: wiki Unskinny Bop By Poison Edited June 28, 2011 by Silver Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Motley Crue are coming to Japan! Don't miss their only Japanese shows for 2011. Tickets will go on sale 8/27 and 8/28. Date / City / Venue 9/28 / Nagoya / Zepp 9/29 / Osaka / Zepp 9/30 / Osaka / Zepp 10/3 / Tokyo / Zepp 10/4 / Tokyo / Zepp 10/5 / Tokyo / Zepp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIMUMGBpDSc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIMUMGBpDSc SAJ, you've made what 12,000 or so posts, many of which I have supported. This most recent video post may quite possibly be your GREATEST yet! Especially at the 1:40 mark ! Thanks brotha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Attended the final show of the 2011 Japanese Tour in Tokyo last night. Crue rules! It was pouring rain outside so most of the ladies inside were wearing wet leather and lace. Here's a clip from You Tube: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveAJones Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm really going to miss these guys. I hope they bring this one to Tokyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm really going to miss these guys. I hope they bring this one to Tokyo. They probably will play Tokyo, the tour goes until the end of 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 They probably will play Tokyo, the tour goes until the end of 2015. Yes, I have since learned the plan is to take the tour overseas in 2015 before concluding with a few final dates in North America. The guys love to play Japan so it seems there's no longer any question about them returning here. I'm definitely looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekfreak Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 on blasting out Motley Cure self titled album with John Corabi, which was the album that was the first album by the cure, which made me off the mark to going backwards to the albums by the Motley Cure . well to telling you all its the albums GGG/TOP/DFG sorry if others here don't like my choices with the band. albums but to me IMHO its the album with JC that's there best ever album to date... ballsy bluesy rock `n` roll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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