Sunday
Jul132014
Tommy Lee Is Nuts
Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 12:01AM Point of View footage of his new drum coaster, the "Crüecifly" is sort of awesome and terrifying all at the same time. The coaster pretty much only works for the indoor shows -- but this is okay for me, because I'm not seeing Motley Crue until November. I'll be seeing them at the iWireless Center - so the coaster should be a go for me!
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That said, and I wonder what other posters think, it strikes me that there is a difference between spectacle and the theatrical, even if the two often overlap. I say this thinking of their opener this time around, AC.
As usual drumming is tertiary to the "fucking crazy" and props to peeps via sampling of Fall Out Boy etc.
For me? Slow and boring. The logistical obstacles hurdled? "Fuckin crazy duuuude!"
Didn't even watch the whole thing before I lost interest
Aren't drum solos supposed to contain drumming feats of epic proportions?
Isn't a drummer's solo itself supposed to be the visual spectacle, and not necessarily so much the rig on which the drummer plays?
When I saw Crue a few years back, Tommy had his Drum Coaster, which wasn't as elaborate as his current "Cruecifly". As all here are more than likely familiar, it was just a simple loop on which his drum set was mounted.
Though Lee didn't go apish*t a la "Animal" from the Muppets or Zoltan Chaney of Vince Neil's other band and Slaughter, he did manage to keep it a little more interesting, even grabbing someone from the audience, usually just some random regular chick, to ride with him, attempting to give her a thrill to rival any other in her life thus far.
Most importantly, during that phase of his drum contraption preoccupation, the band remained on the stage and played along while he went through his routine. That made it all the more engaging, both music wise and as a spectacle.
What adds to the monotony of this current permutation is the piped in music he's playing to, though it's cool to hear Corabi's voice at the outset.
Speaking of Corabi, wouldn't it be cool to have him come out and sing "Hooligan's Holiday" and maybe one other on this farewell tour? Too bad Neil's ego doesn't even allow the discussion occur, let alone the notion ever even occurring to the other members.
How is Brian Johnson not a scab but Corabi is? And just so you know, he's alive and well with a great solo career. Listen to "Hooligan's Holiday", man. AND the first album from his former band, The Scream.
THAT'S Rock'n'Roll, my good boy!
p.s. And be nice to Rita, dude.
I had the same thought, Metalboy! Corabi would be an interesting addition (though glamrockerarchie raises the obvious point). And is it really Neil's decision to make these days? I don't mean that to be snarky. But how is the band set up, corporation-wise, these days? Anyone know?
The scab reaction seems to be the worn glove approach that bkallday takes when things are a bit out of sorts on the MC front. I'd even decline to comment if it weren't so obvious after the first three or so slams (more like, slaps). Fan-boy that he is (and I am as well, and so are you, wouldn't you like to be a fan-boy, too?), there isn't even the slightest smile or smirk when it comes to MC.
I think that some of the other posts got at my above-crease and below-crease considerations re: spectacle vs. theatrical. I also think MC is right in the pre-press for this tour: they are lucky to finally be touring with a consummate professional like AC.
That video was amongst the most boring I have ever seen. Period. Just because someone says something that is unflattering about your favorite band, you feel the need to attack? Get a life.
And if you consider Judas Priest, Steel Panther, Van Halen, KISS, Def Leppard, Vintage GNR and Iron Maiden boy bands, then maybe you are right about me. Half right anyway. I don't watch reality TV.
Next time check your facts before you spill your trash. Like the time you thought Steel Panther hated heavy/glam metal, without knowing various members' history as part of LA Guns, Atomic Punks and Fight.
ps. Thanks Metalboy!
First Alice Cooper was freaking awesome. As Gary stated Hurricane Nita was incredible on guitar. The band was tight and all the theatrics were in place I was completely happy with paying the 150 a ticket just to see Alice.
The Crue came on and put on a show that was worthy of a send off for a final tour. I paid close attention and Vince sounded good and sang 95% of the songs. He really did sound pretty good. The pyro.. wow never saw a flame thrower on a bass before. I really did not catch any backing tracks. The back up singers/strippers helped carry the load ...
I wished for some deeper cuts but could have done without MFer of the year but was glad to hear on with the show...
The drum solo was pretty awesome not in a drumming sense but in the theatrical sense and anybody that can do anything upside down gets my vote as a bad a$$. Yes backing track in this section for sure but what a spectacular feat.
Maybe we just caught them on a good night but I was extremely pleased with the show great seats helped as well...
Now just gotta suffer through work with a hang over and no sleep.
And there was never a "random" person pulled from the crowd to ride the loop. Every one of the people who got on that thing was pre-arranged. There's too much legality involved.
You make a good point, Bob, but he could still knock out a 5 minute "solo" and to the untrained ears like mine, we would have thought he was a modern day Buddy Rich (another seriously overrated drummer, hahaha!!!).
Bkallday's reply? Standard practice--strains for a comparison that the person he is responding to never made--and a new kink: dismissive sexism! Though, to be fair, "So Sorry, Sweetie" could be a Steel Panther song. So good work!
Glad to hear that some of the more recent MC shows were enjoyable. I avoided commenting on the first show because . . . well, first shows can be "meh." Also glad to hear that AC is a bedrock of consistent theatrical showmanship. I always enjoy his act.
Buddy Rich?!!? Priceless, Metalboy! Priceless.
Wow MB Buddy Rich I know exactly who he is and your depth of knowledge to more than just metal is always surprising... Bob I was in no way comparing Tommy to true great drummers but what a showman..and he can hold down the beat :)