Motley Crüe has been entertaining legions of adoring fans for over 30 years, and while other bands that formed in the 80s have long since slowed down or disappeared, the Crüe shows no signs of letting up. Formed in 1981, Motley Crüe consists of vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, and drummer Tommy Lee, and since they came together the band has gained worldwide notoriety for both the meteoric success of its now-classic string of albums as well as the hard-partying lifestyle the Crüe has been dedicated to for decades.
Scoring a smash hit in its 1983 release "Shout at the Devil" and singles like "Looks That Kill" and "Too Young to Fall in Love", Motley Crüe became one of the world's most famous bands overnight, rocketing to success on the strength of its songs and glam rock imagery, which involved heavy make-up, outrageous outfits, high-heeled boots and an embrace of the fast-paced, up-all-night world of rock n' roll stardom.
Motley Crüe continued its run of non-stop stardom throughout the 80s, releasing albums like "Theatre of Pain" (1985), "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987), and "Dr. Feelgood" (1989). While the band parted ways in the mid-90s, their bestselling autobiography "The Dirt" and clamouring worldwide fan base compelled Motley Crüe to reunite in 2004 to further their already-legendary career. Since reforming, the band has toured the globe and released "Red, White & Crüe" (2005) and "Saints of Los Angeles" (2008), continuing to add to global album sales of over 80 million copies.
Now the band is back on tour and ready to conquer Australia, returning for a set of three highly anticipated shows at some of the country's most famous venues. On September 21 the band will play the Brisbane Riverstage; September 23 will find the Crüe rocking the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Darling Harbour; and the band will round out the series of concerts by bringing the house down at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on September 24.
What can fans expect? If recent history is any indicator, there's likely to be a spine-tingling mix of classic favourites and out-of-nowhere surprises. Shows include a head-spinning run of Motley Crüe's most famous singles, including staples like "Wildside", "Girls, Girls, Girls", "Kickstart My Heart", "Home Sweet Home", and "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)"; there's no telling what else might be in store, as shows this year have featured a heavy dose of recent popular Crüe albums, including smoking-hot renditions of songs like "Saints of Los Angeles". Fans can expect other surprises, too, as the band rarely misses an opportunity to remind showgoers that they are famous for more than world-class partying - they're well-known as world-class musicians, too, and the Crüe makes sure to show everyone as much with mind-blowing guitar and drum solos peppered throughout each live show.
If Motley Crüe fans have learned anything over the years, it's that at Crüe shows, one must expect the unexpected - and to have the sort of time they might never remember or never forget.
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