Mötley Crüe's 1982 Concert History

Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, lead singer Vince Neil and lead guitarist Mick Mars. Mötley Crüe has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 25 million albums in the United States, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.

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Dec 31, 1982
Motley Crue / Nisan "The Gypsy" & The Star Of Fire Revue / The Miss Nude Heavy Metal Contest (cancelled)

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 31, 1982
Dec 13, 1982
Mötley Crue Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Nov 19, 1982
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Perkins Palace Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 17, 1982
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 31, 1982
Y & T / Mötley Crüe
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Concord Pavilion San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 30, 1982
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Perkins Palace Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 29, 1982
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Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building Santa Rosa, California, United States
Sep 25, 1982
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The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 24, 1982
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The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 11, 1982
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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 10, 1982
Mötley Crüe The Keystone San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 09, 1982
Mötley Crüe The Keystone San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 30, 1982
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Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 13, 1982
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Showcase Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 23, 1982
Mötley Crüe Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 22, 1982
Mötley Crüe Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 18, 1982
Mötley Crüe / Models Max Bell Arena Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jun 11, 1982
Mötley Crüe Riviera Rock Room Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jun 10, 1982
Mötley Crüe Riviera Rock Room Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jun 09, 1982
Mötley Crüe Scandals Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Motley Crue on May 7, 1982 [518-small]

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May 7, 1982
 Glendale, California, United States
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Motley Crue on May 7, 1982 [519-small]

Motley Crue
May 7, 1982
 Glendale, California, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


When did Mötley Crüe start?

Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band that started in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1981. The band was founded by bassist guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who then recruited lead guitarist Mick Mars and vocalist Vince Neil.

How old was Mick Mars when he joined Mötley Crüe?

Mick Mars was one of the first members of Mötley Crüe. He was recruited by Nikki Six and Tommy Lee in April 1981, making him 29 years old when he joined. This makes him the oldest member of the band.

How old is Mötley Crüe?

Mötley Crüe, the band, is 43 years old, having formed on January 17, 1981.

What does Mötley Crüe mean?

Mötley Crüe generally means “a strangely mixed group.” While trying to come up with a good name for the band, Mick Mars recalled an event in which he was playing with a band called White Horse and one of the other band members labeled the group "a motley looking crew." He memorized the term and wrote it down as 'Mottley Cru’. The entire band liked it. With a few little changes, they became Mötley Crüe.

Who died in Mötley Crüe?

Vince Neil, lead singer of Mötley Crüe, and Nicholas Razzle Dingley, drummer of the band Hanoi Rocks, were involved in a car accident in late 1984. Vince Neil was driving when he lost control of the vehicle and hit another car. The accident was fatal and caused the death of Dingley.

When did Mötley Crüe break up?

Mötley Crüe broke up for the first time in 1992 when lead singer Vince Neil quit. Neil rejoined the band in 1996 and continued to tour and record with them until the band's retirement in 2015. However, Mötley Crüe announced a comeback and came out of retirement in 2019.

How Old are the founding members of Mötley Crüe?

Though the line up of Mötley Crüe has changed over the years, the founding members are all still living. There ages are:

  • Nikki Sixx, the bassist and co-founder of Mötley Crüe, is 65 years old. He was born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. on December 11, 1958.
  • Tommy Lee Bass, the drummer and a co-founder of Mötley Crüe is 61 years old. He was born on October 3, 1962.
  • Vincent Neil Wharton, the lead singer of Mötley Crüe, is 63 years old. He was born on February 8, 1961.
  • Mick Mars, the lead guitarist and a founding member of Mötley Crüe, is 72 years old. He was born Robert Alan Deal on May 4, 1951.

How much is Mötley Crüe worth?

With a net worth of more than $235 million, Mötley Crüe has released 9 studio albums, 3 live albums, 8 compilation albums, 9 video albums, 32 music videos, 3 EPs, 30 singles, and 2 box sets during their career.

Why was Mötley Crüe banned from the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?

Nikki Sixx, the founder of Mötley Crüe, has claimed that the band is banned from the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though no official announcement has been made, it is believed that their drug use and notoriety are the reasons why they will never be inducted.

How many concerts has Mötley Crüe had?

Mötley Crüe has had 2,003 concerts.

What genre is Mötley Crüe?

Mötley Crüe is most often considered to be Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Alternative Metal, Glam Metal, Sleaze Rock, Arena Rock, and Hair Metal.

When is the next Mötley Crüe concert?

The next Mötley Crüe concert is on May 03, 2024 at Hard Rock Live at the Mark G. Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.

When was the last Mötley Crüe concert?

The last Mötley Crüe concert was on December 31, 2023 at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs in Palm Desert, California, United States.

What setlist does Mötley Crüe play live?

The songs that Mötley Crüe performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 14, 2023 concert at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:

  1. Requiem in D minor, K. 626
  2. Breaking News
  3. Wild Side
  4. Shout at the Devil
  5. Too Fast for Love
  6. Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
  7. Live Wire
  8. Looks That Kill
  9. The Dirt (Est. 1981)
  10. Guitar Solo
  11. Rock and Roll, Part 2 / Smokin' in the Boys Room / Helter Skelter / Anarchy in the U.K. / Blitzkrieg Bop / Fight for Your Right
  12. Home Sweet Home
  13. Dr. Feelgood
  14. Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)
  15. Girls, Girls, Girls
  16. Primal Scream
  17. Kickstart My Heart

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