2008 is one hell of a year for Motley Crew. This years show brings to you:
'Carnival of Sins'
This show f**kin rocks.....
Motley Crue Tribute Band now on Facebook.... come check us out and join in the fun!
Motley Crew Tribute Band
in conjunction with:
Eric @ Soundwave Promotions
Steve Black @ Moby Music
The Crue's story began in Los Angeles in 1981, when bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil recorded their debut LP, Too Fast For Love. The album quickly sold over 20,000 copies and earned the band a national recording contract with Elektra Records.
Only two years after the band's inception, a new star was clearly on the horizon. And The Crue, whose success soon surpassed even the bands they once emulated, were more than ready to give the skinny-tied, overly-synthesized rock charts a swift kick in the ass.
With the 1983 release of Shout at The Devil, the band reached and shocked a new, hungry national audience. Songs such as "Looks That Kill" and "Too Young To Fall In Love" helped to create the first MTV generation and a headline-grabbing tour showcased the band's outrageous live shows. Fire, smoke and volume continuously powered The Crue's concerts and by 1984 photos of Motley Crue plastered magazine covers coast to coast.
Nikki Six was quoted as saying at the time: "It was time to put the pedal down a little harder, put some faster fuel in the tank, turn the amps up and really push the envelop,'' ....Even though 'Shout' took us above ground, we were still the cult powerhouse on the street.''
With one foot on the street and the other on the gas pedal, Motley Crue's fast-paced rise continued. The band's onslaught of arenas, TV and radio continued throughout the mid-80s, with albums such as "Theatre of Pain'' and "Girls, Girls, Girls'' riding high on the charts and tunes such as ....Smokin' In The Boys Room,'' ....Wild Side'' and ....Home Sweet Home'' saturating the MTV airwaves. And with the melodic, hard-rock movement of the '80s in full swing, The Crue were clearly among the leaders of the pack.
So here WE are the UK's one & only Tribute Band to Motley Crue.... check out our 2008 gigs above and come along for what can only be described as one Hell of a night to remember.... in total tribute to THE CRUE......
Meet the band:
Vince Neil aka Den - Front man Den started out singing backing vocals in early 1990s with a pop band called (Blackthorn Avenue). During this time he soon realised that he wanted to be at the front of the band and to sing far more up-beat classics. After two years with Blackthorn and a long rest he set out to form a Classic Rock band.
'Bandicoot', as they were known then played an acoustic set lasting 20 minutes in a small back street pub in the middle of Aston, Birmingham no mics no amps just pure cold everything. The gig went well but it lacked that special something (noise) and so BandYkoot was born. After 6 years fronting BandYkoot Den decided to join Tommy Lee aka PD to put together MOTLEY CREW & has never looked back...
Nikki Sixx You name it JeSuS this lad had F**kin rocked it! Please F**Kin give a loud shout out to James Crofts (deep breath now it's a fantastic F**KIN read):
- Live Wire (Jazz/ Funk Band) - Live/ Studio
- Northants Jazz 2 (Jazz Band) - Live
- God's Spell (Musical) - Live Stage Show
- Soul Provida (Soul Band) - Live/ Studio
- Music Live London & NEC - (Music Trade Shows)
- Big Bear Productions Studio Sessions
- The Surrey Swingers (Jazz/ Funk) - Live/ Studio
- Souled Out (Soul/ Funk) - Live/ Studio
- Rob Reynolds (Original Artist) - Live/ Studio
- Passion Street (Original Band) - Live/ Studio
- Cirrica Live/ Web Cast
- Jaimie Ullah "From the Heart" CD Engineer/ Production
- Jaimie Ullah (Live Shows) Engineer
- By Jovi (Bon Jovi Tribute) Live (Dep)
- Bass WorkShops and Clinics Live
- Superior Sound Services Live Engineering
- Bon Giovi (Bon Jovi Tribute) Live (World Wide Tour)
- Chris George Band (Marshall Show) Dep
- 49 Giraffes (Rock cover band) Dep
- Bass tuition in own private studio in Northampton, working with St Giles Music. (6 years)
- Bass tutor at Milton Keynes Rock School. (6 years)
- Set up and operating private recording studio in Northampton. (3 years)
- Currently working on bass tuition books with audio CD and tuition DVD's
JAMES CROFTS IS ENDORSED BY:
ASHDOWN AMPS
SHUKER BASS GUITARS
ROTOSOUND STRINGS
As well as joining Motley Crew; James has been over the last few months working hard on several new projects. James has done a lot of work with Black Cat Audio (working along side friend Adey). Clients have included: Nine Below Zero, Sukshinder Shinda, Geno Washington (of The Ram Jam Band), Chesney Hawkes and The Rollin' Stoned.
Chirst Nikki you don't half get about my Son.....
Tommy Lee aka 'PD' - why this talented drummer has never turned pro is everyone else's loss and 'The Crew's gain AbSoLuTeLy!!!
PD began drumming at the age of 2 after following in his Father and Brothers (RIP Les n Roy) footsteps. Although receiving no formal training PD graduated from High School with the dream of joining the Royal Marine Drum Corps. Once accepted due to his excellent drumming ability a medical put paid to his dream of playing with one of the UK's best drum corps.
PD decided to focus his drumming within the music industry and over a 20 year span of drumming, teaching and recording he has played with various types of bands from Commitments tribute to an eight piece soul band.
From 2000 to 2006 PD was with the most successful rock covers bands in the Midlands 'BandYkoot'.
In 2005 PD decided to move away from rock covers and launch a 'Motley Crue Tribute Band'; so together with former BandYkoot Lead Singer Den the scene was set for what is now the UK's No 1 Tribute to Motley Crue; highly successful and it definately has to be said that Tribute and Covers are miles apart; he'll never forget the backstreet pubs he played and the pals made (incidently the remaining members of BandYkoot regrouped often we're told and renamed themselves 'éºè´ˆ'or summit like that!) however now it's onwards and definately F**KIN upwards YAAAHHH.
PD currently plays a Gresch kit however refuses to part with his original Premier Kit. PD continue's to teach drumming to under privileged kids within the West Midlands and also periodically assists a local Marching Band.
Mick Mars aka Dan... Well well what can i tell you about our Dan.....mmmm... as well as OMG have you seen him in Motley Crew; rocks F**Kin hard; blonde; gorgeous!... our Dan also plays with the very successfull Glam Rock Band 'The Platforms' TO BE CONTINUED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Motley Crew Tribute band
FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT:-
Paul
Anytime - 07717364011
Gill
Anytime - 07967806320
Motley Crew Tribute Band 'Behind the scenes!'
GIGS COMING SOON....
The Gasworks Bar - Bradford
Hotel California - Birkenhead
LA Rock Cafe - Cannock, Staffordshire
Watch this space....
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