KISS and MOTLEY CRUE - The World's Biggest Rock Bands on One Stage - The Tour

[gunsguy]

Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:00pm EDT

KISS and MOTLEY CRUE - The World's Biggest Rock Bands on One Stage - The Tour

SUMMER 2012

PR Newswire

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock 'n Roll doesn't get any bigger than this! KISS and MOTLEY CRUE... On the same stage... On the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, KISS and MOTLEY CRUE are uniting to launch THE TOUR of 2012. The summer's biggest, baddest rock tour will level 40+ cities nationwide starting July 20th. The Live Nation promoted tour will go on sale beginning Friday, March 23rd at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. Both bands will have fan club presales beginning Wednesday, March 21st at 10am.

Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, March 21st at 2pm local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

With combined album sales of almost 200 million, KISS and MOTLEY CRUE are more than just iconic; they remain today as the dominant powerhouses of rock music tallying 30+ chart-topping hits, countless sold out tours and awards and accolades from around the world. Known for their elaborate and spectacular stage shows, each band plans to give fans the ultimate summer concert experience with the most impressive lighting and sound production ever and their signature over-the-top pyrotechnics. This is the first time KISS and MOTLEY CRUE will share a stage since 1982.

KISS consists of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. MOTLEY CRUE consists of Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee.

These veterans of the music business are still at the height of their popularity. KISS is the juggernaut of them all, with 3,000 licensed merchandise products, including the KISS golf course in Las Vegas and a new album. KISS has broken box office records set by The Beatles and Elvis. MOTLEY CRUE is the first rock band in history to have just completed an epic sold-out Las Vegas residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The band is best known for continuing to reinvent not only their live show (with mind blowing elements such as Tommy Lee's 360 drum roller coaster) and music (brand new song due out this spring), but remain on the cutting edge via social media interaction. MOTLEY CRUE's New York Times bestselling book The Dirt is currently being adapted into a major motion picture. Last month, the band was featured in one of the highest rated Super Bowl ads of all time for the KIA Optima.

For tickets & VIP packages, including opportunities to meet KISS and MOTLEY CRUE, please visit www.KISSonline.com or www.Motley.com

DATE CITY VENUE

Jul 20 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live

Jul 21 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

Jul 22 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek

Jul 24 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

Jul 25 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Jul 27 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater

Jul 28 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre

Jul 31 Pelham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Aug 3 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Aug 4 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavillion

Aug 7 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino Presents The Pavilion

Aug 8 Englewood, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre

Aug 10 Phoenix, AZ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion

Aug 11 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Arts Center

Aug 12 Chula Vista, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Aug 14 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Aug 16 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord

Aug 18 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre

Aug 19 Ridgefield, WA Sleep Country Amphitheater

Aug 24 Grand Junction, CO Rock Jam

Aug 26 Tulsa, OK BOK Center (on-sale 3/30)

Aug 27 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Aug 29 Minneapolis, MN Minnesota State Fair (on-sale 3/31)

Aug 31 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center

Sep 1 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center

Sep 2 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion

Sep 4 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

Sep 5 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre

Sep 7 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Sep 8 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Sep 11 Allegan, MI Allegan County Fair (on-sale 5/5)

Sep 12 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center

Sep 13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Sep 15 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Sep 16 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center

Sep 18 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Sep 19 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center

Sep 21 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

Sep 22 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sep 23 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre

About KISS

KISS remains one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll. As one of America's top gold-record champions, KISS has released 44 albums and sold more than 90 million albums worldwide. Decades of record-breaking tours around the globe have included high-profile appearances at Super Bowl XXXIII, the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the Rockin' The Corps concert dedicated to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and special guest appearance on the 2009 American Idol finale that boasted 30 million viewers and a 2010 Dr. Pepper Super Bowl commercial and advertising campaign in support of their Hottest Show On Earth tour.

The KISS legacy continues to grow, generation after generation. The unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the "Hottest Band in the World" is a striking testament to the band's unbreakable bond with its fans, and just one of the reasons KISS was nominated for induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. KISS is currently in the studio recording "Monster", the followup to their 2009 chart topping album "Sonic Boom" and preparing for a major world tour starting in summer of 2012.

For more information, please visit www.KISSonline.com and follow the band: @KISSonline

About MOTLEY CRUE

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the quartet--Vince Neil (vocals), Mick Mars (guitars), Nikki Sixx (bass) and Tommy Lee (drums)--has commandeered the rock pantheon for over 30 years. In that time, they have accumulated worldwide album sales exceeding 80 million, seven platinum or multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, three Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock Performance, a New York Times bestselling memoir, and countless sold out gigs across the globe, playing to millions of fans.

For more information, please visit: www.motley.com

Follow the band: @thevinceneil, @MrMickMars, @nikkisixx, @MrTommyLand

[James Bond]

I'll be there!

[Cosmo]

That's gonna be one kick-ass tour

[Powerage5]

I couldn't care less about KISS, but I think they'll be a fun band to see once even if I don't like the music. Sign me up for Darien!

[Cosmo]

I couldn't care less about KISS, but I think they'll be a fun band to see once even if I don't like the music. Sign me up for Darien!

Went to a KISS concert in '09 as a casual fan. Came out a hardcore fanatic. You're gonna have a blast!!!

[Zint]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

[izzygirl]

They should come to Europe too

[Chloe]

I NEED A PRESALE PASSWORDDDD.

I'll for sure be at the Phoeniz, AZ one on August 10th.

[gunsguy]

I NEED A PRESALE PASSWORDDDD.

I'll for sure be at the Phoeniz, AZ one on August 10th.

I have the radio presale for Toronto only on Friday presale.

[James Bond]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

Aw c'mon, we're on a Guns N' Roses forum.

Revenge-era KISS is my favorite so I'm glad Eric Singer is still around. Quite honestly, Peter just doesn't have the chops anymore. Most of the reunion tour was a disaster drum wise. Pete just couldn't keep up anymore. He's okay on the Symphony DVD but I find that he really played it safe by not doing many of his old fills. If Pete could still play that that'd be one thing, but he can't. Eric is actually one of my favorite drummers in general.

Ace is another story. He can still play so he should be there. If not him, I'd rather Bruce back than Tommy. That being said, Tommy has the chops. I have no problem with him being in the band.

The make-up situation doesn't bother me. I don't care about the make-up or stage show as long as the playing is good and Paul and Gene's voices hold up. That's why I love the Revenge era. As raw as a show as KISS can do. Sure, you still had the pyro, but the emphasis was away from how big the stage show can be and more on the playing.

I had a blast at both Toronto shows in 2009 and 2010.

Some people claim that Paul and Gene try to mask the fact (quite literally) that it's not the original band, but I disagree. On merchandise yes, but at the show they clearly introduce Tommy and Eric, their names are just as prominent on the website and Sonic Boom, and so on. Eric has proven his place in the band since he was a member from 1991-1996, then again from 2001 to now (with the exception of 2003) and has contributed both live and in the studio. Tommy was a little bit different, but with the release of Sonic Boom and now Monster this year, he has proven his place in the band.

One thing I don't like is Tommy singing Shock Me, but other than that, he's cool.

[Chloe]

I NEED A PRESALE PASSWORDDDD.

I'll for sure be at the Phoeniz, AZ one on August 10th.

I have the radio presale for Toronto only on Friday presale.

Are all the presale password the same for each event?

[The Real McCoy]

I might check out the Scranton show.

It depends on if Aerosmith comes around this year.

[Cosmo]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

Aw c'mon, we're on a Guns N' Roses forum.

Exactly :rofl-lol:

Plus, the KISS reunion was a disaster...

[Zint]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

Aw c'mon, we're on a Guns N' Roses forum.

Revenge-era KISS is my favorite so I'm glad Eric Singer is still around. Quite honestly, Peter just doesn't have the chops anymore. Most of the reunion tour was a disaster drum wise. Pete just couldn't keep up anymore. He's okay on the Symphony DVD but I find that he really played it safe by not doing many of his old fills. If Pete could still play that that'd be one thing, but he can't. Eric is actually one of my favorite drummers in general.

Ace is another story. He can still play so he should be there. If not him, I'd rather Bruce back than Tommy. That being said, Tommy has the chops. I have no problem with him being in the band.

The make-up situation doesn't bother me. I don't care about the make-up or stage show as long as the playing is good and Paul and Gene's voices hold up. That's why I love the Revenge era. As raw as a show as KISS can do. Sure, you still had the pyro, but the emphasis was away from how big the stage show can be and more on the playing.

I had a blast at both Toronto shows in 2009 and 2010.

Some people claim that Paul and Gene try to mask the fact (quite literally) that it's not the original band, but I disagree. On merchandise yes, but at the show they clearly introduce Tommy and Eric, their names are just as prominent on the website and Sonic Boom, and so on. Eric has proven his place in the band since he was a member from 1991-1996, then again from 2001 to now (with the exception of 2003) and has contributed both live and in the studio. Tommy was a little bit different, but with the release of Sonic Boom and now Monster this year, he has proven his place in the band.

One thing I don't like is Tommy singing Shock Me, but other than that, he's cool.

Hey I don't have problems with other members in the band.

And I can assure you that the reunion tour was nothing like a KISS tour mid 70's.Back then,it was guys hungry to take over the world.They lived the personas on stage.Gene was the demon.In '96 he was Gene Simmons in make up.

Don't get me wrong,I travelled to Detroit for the first Tiger Stadium gig...then from there to Cleveland for 2 shows,Pittsburgh,Toronto Ottawa,Buffalo...and numerous shows in the follow up "reunion" tours.

3D

I've also seen The HITS line up live,Revenge line up.The acoustic official convention tour in Toronto.

All very cool shows.

I've also seen several Ace and Peter solos shows,including the co-headlining Bad Boys of Rock tour.

But to put someone in Ace's make up and costume.

Sorry...I'm out.

The guy means to much to me and that's too big a slap in the face for fans who stuck by this band for...god...almost 40 years.

Personally,it disgusted me.

But go and have fun,I'm sure the spectacle is still a blast.

Oh...if this was the abandoned Carnival Of Souls tour line up coheadlining with Motley Crue...I'd be first in line!!

[Zint]

the KISS reunion was a disaster...

As far as authenticity...yes.

But it was a monster...wildly successful.

Personally,I was one of the few fanboys who wasn't wishing for it.

I saw the Alive/Destroyer tour and the Love Gun tour.

I knew it wasn't going to be that.

But when It happened I joined in the fun for the hell of it.

And truth be told,it was what I expected,semi inflated.

Sometimes you just shouldn't go home.

I personally felt the myth and mystery should have been left to the original era.

To try to recreate that,on a massive level didn't come across as completely heartfelt or genuine.

Not saying it wasn't massively fun though,I didn't go to the shows and brood.

What should have happened,when they decided to do it...was a Pink Floyd Wall tour type of event.

Exclusive shows in major cities that were imoprtant to the band's success.

L.A.,New York,Detroit,Cleveland,Boston,Toronto etc.

Multi night shows in each city...the hardcores and genuinely interested travel to the shows and that's it.

Next year...get Bruce and Eric on the phone and hit the road with Carnival Of Souls tour.

They shouldn't be milking the make up and platforms thing 16 years later,regardless of Ace and Peter or not.

And if anything was bonified disaster...it was Sonic Boom.

[James Bond]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

Aw c'mon, we're on a Guns N' Roses forum.

Revenge-era KISS is my favorite so I'm glad Eric Singer is still around. Quite honestly, Peter just doesn't have the chops anymore. Most of the reunion tour was a disaster drum wise. Pete just couldn't keep up anymore. He's okay on the Symphony DVD but I find that he really played it safe by not doing many of his old fills. If Pete could still play that that'd be one thing, but he can't. Eric is actually one of my favorite drummers in general.

Ace is another story. He can still play so he should be there. If not him, I'd rather Bruce back than Tommy. That being said, Tommy has the chops. I have no problem with him being in the band.

The make-up situation doesn't bother me. I don't care about the make-up or stage show as long as the playing is good and Paul and Gene's voices hold up. That's why I love the Revenge era. As raw as a show as KISS can do. Sure, you still had the pyro, but the emphasis was away from how big the stage show can be and more on the playing.

I had a blast at both Toronto shows in 2009 and 2010.

Some people claim that Paul and Gene try to mask the fact (quite literally) that it's not the original band, but I disagree. On merchandise yes, but at the show they clearly introduce Tommy and Eric, their names are just as prominent on the website and Sonic Boom, and so on. Eric has proven his place in the band since he was a member from 1991-1996, then again from 2001 to now (with the exception of 2003) and has contributed both live and in the studio. Tommy was a little bit different, but with the release of Sonic Boom and now Monster this year, he has proven his place in the band.

One thing I don't like is Tommy singing Shock Me, but other than that, he's cool.

Hey I don't have problems with other members in the band.

And I can assure you that the reunion tour was nothing like a KISS tour mid 70's.Back then,it was guys hungry to take over the world.They lived the personas on stage.Gene was the demon.In '96 he was Gene Simmons in make up.

Don't get me wrong,I travelled to Detroit for the first Tiger Stadium gig...then from there to Cleveland for 2 shows,Pittsburgh,Toronto Ottawa,Buffalo...and numerous shows in the follow up "reunion" tours.

3D

I've also seen The HITS line up live,Revenge line up.The acoustic official convention tour in Toronto.

All very cool shows.

I've also seen several Ace and Peter solos shows,including the co-headlining Bad Boys of Rock tour.

But to put someone in Ace's make up and costume.

Sorry...I'm out.

The guy means to much to me and that's too big a slap in the face for fans who stuck by this band for...god...almost 40 years.

Personally,it disgusted me.

But go and have fun,I'm sure the spectacle is still a blast.

Oh...if this was the abandoned Carnival Of Souls tour line up coheadlining with Motley Crue...I'd be first in line!!

I get what you mean about Ace. It's a no win situation unfortunately. Gene and Paul seem to want to keep the classic image alive, which I understand, but at the same time it alienates long time fans of the band. Eric usually seems to get off a little easier because of his history with the band and I think by now most people have accepted that Peter just can't play like he used to. For Tommy though, I understood the hate. He really was just the guy trying to be Ace for a long time until finally the band did Sonic Boom and he could contribute to original material.

Ace is one of my guitar idols, but I really liked Bruce in the band. I liked how he changed the solos but kept them within the same spirit of the originals. Tommy just copies Ace's solos (including his solo spot) note for note.

That being said, I'm not sure I'd want him in a new make-up design. I hated Vinnie Vincent's make-up. Eric Carr looked great as the Fox though.

Count me in for a Carnival of Souls tour. Perhaps the best $5 I ever spent on a CD.

You have no idea how jealous I am that you saw them for Hot in the Shade, Revenge, and Convention tours! I'd almost like to do the KISS Kruise because it's kind of like the Convention Tour setting. Except on a ship.

[gunsguy]

I NEED A PRESALE PASSWORDDDD.

I'll for sure be at the Phoeniz, AZ one on August 10th.

I have the radio presale for Toronto only on Friday presale.

Are all the presale password the same for each event?

not the radio passwords no. This one is for the local Toronto show

[Zint]

Fake Ace and Peter?...pass

Aw c'mon, we're on a Guns N' Roses forum.

Revenge-era KISS is my favorite so I'm glad Eric Singer is still around. Quite honestly, Peter just doesn't have the chops anymore. Most of the reunion tour was a disaster drum wise. Pete just couldn't keep up anymore. He's okay on the Symphony DVD but I find that he really played it safe by not doing many of his old fills. If Pete could still play that that'd be one thing, but he can't. Eric is actually one of my favorite drummers in general.

Ace is another story. He can still play so he should be there. If not him, I'd rather Bruce back than Tommy. That being said, Tommy has the chops. I have no problem with him being in the band.

The make-up situation doesn't bother me. I don't care about the make-up or stage show as long as the playing is good and Paul and Gene's voices hold up. That's why I love the Revenge era. As raw as a show as KISS can do. Sure, you still had the pyro, but the emphasis was away from how big the stage show can be and more on the playing.

I had a blast at both Toronto shows in 2009 and 2010.

Some people claim that Paul and Gene try to mask the fact (quite literally) that it's not the original band, but I disagree. On merchandise yes, but at the show they clearly introduce Tommy and Eric, their names are just as prominent on the website and Sonic Boom, and so on. Eric has proven his place in the band since he was a member from 1991-1996, then again from 2001 to now (with the exception of 2003) and has contributed both live and in the studio. Tommy was a little bit different, but with the release of Sonic Boom and now Monster this year, he has proven his place in the band.

One thing I don't like is Tommy singing Shock Me, but other than that, he's cool.

Hey I don't have problems with other members in the band.

And I can assure you that the reunion tour was nothing like a KISS tour mid 70's.Back then,it was guys hungry to take over the world.They lived the personas on stage.Gene was the demon.In '96 he was Gene Simmons in make up.

Don't get me wrong,I travelled to Detroit for the first Tiger Stadium gig...then from there to Cleveland for 2 shows,Pittsburgh,Toronto Ottawa,Buffalo...and numerous shows in the follow up "reunion" tours.

3D

I've also seen The HITS line up live,Revenge line up.The acoustic official convention tour in Toronto.

All very cool shows.

I've also seen several Ace and Peter solos shows,including the co-headlining Bad Boys of Rock tour.

But to put someone in Ace's make up and costume.

Sorry...I'm out.

The guy means to much to me and that's too big a slap in the face for fans who stuck by this band for...god...almost 40 years.

Personally,it disgusted me.

But go and have fun,I'm sure the spectacle is still a blast.

Oh...if this was the abandoned Carnival Of Souls tour line up coheadlining with Motley Crue...I'd be first in line!!

I get what you mean about Ace. It's a no win situation unfortunately. Gene and Paul seem to want to keep the classic image alive, which I understand, but at the same time it alienates long time fans of the band. Eric usually seems to get off a little easier because of his history with the band and I think by now most people have accepted that Peter just can't play like he used to. For Tommy though, I understood the hate. He really was just the guy trying to be Ace for a long time until finally the band did Sonic Boom and he could contribute to original material.

Ace is one of my guitar idols, but I really liked Bruce in the band. I liked how he changed the solos but kept them within the same spirit of the originals. Tommy just copies Ace's solos (including his solo spot) note for note.

That being said, I'm not sure I'd want him in a new make-up design. I hated Vinnie Vincent's make-up. Eric Carr looked great as the Fox though.

Count me in for a Carnival of Souls tour. Perhaps the best $5 I ever spent on a CD.

You have no idea how jealous I am that you saw them for Hot in the Shade, Revenge, and Convention tours! I'd almost like to do the KISS Kruise because it's kind of like the Convention Tour setting. Except on a ship.

Bruce in makeup would be just wrong.

The make up came off at the right time.

It should have come back off after '96.

But hey,for those who don't have a long history with the band,or don't have a beef with the fake Ace thing...have fun.

Reagrdless,it will be a killer presentation.

Half considering going for the Crue show...I dunno.

[James Bond]

Bruce in makeup would be just wrong.

The make up came off at the right time.

It should have come back off after '96.

But hey,for those who don't have a long history with the band,or don't have a beef with the fake Ace thing...have fun.

Reagrdless,it will be a killer presentation.

Half considering going for the Crue show...I dunno.

I know what you mean. I just can't picture Bruce in make-up. Imagine him as the spaceman.

I do agree that I kind of wish they just did the Reunion/Farewell thing and called it quits on the original line-up, then got Eric and Bruce back and continued where they left off. Perhaps they wouldn't have stayed as prominent as they have in terms of the concert tours they've done recent years, but I'm sure they would have held their own and maintained the loyal fan base that they have.

If you like KISS music in general and are in for more than just the show, I think you'd still enjoy it. Tommy aside, Paul and Gene still have it. Gene especially has been on fire the last couple tours. He sounds better than he has in years. Eric brought back the double kick drum kit a la Revenge for the Sonic Boom tour and beyond so that was a nice plus to see on the stage too.

Plus if you like Crue anyways, it'd probably be worth it.

[dalsh327]

I'm sure there will be another reunion with Ace and Peter, but it'll be a one-off. But I do think they should've done a 6 man lineup without the makeup after 2000.

[Chloe]

Got the pre-sale password

Wooo!

[Zint]

So I just checked my emails,and an American Express Front Of The Line presale was in there.I clicked it for the hell of it.Was able to get decent level 200...so it looks like I'm going.

Crue will be fun to see again...as for Kiss,I just won't look at fake Ace.

[James Bond]

So I just checked my emails,and an American Express Front Of The Line presale was in there.I clicked it for the hell of it.Was able to get decent level 200...so it looks like I'm going.

Crue will be fun to see again...as for Kiss,I just won't look at fake Ace.

Don't lie, you fucking love Tommy Thayer.

I can buy tickets right now if I just add the KISS Army membership, great seats in the 200s too. Decisions, decisions.

[Zint]

Some of the Crue VIP tickets up close...over $1300.

Get fucked!

And you better at those prices.

With a champagne and lobster dinner...and a 40 ouncer in each hand.

...for starters!

[James Bond]

I wonder if someone will be crazy enough to buy both the Crue and KISS VIP packages - $2600 for one concert. I'm assuming that wouldn't technically work but could you imagine?

I see that KISS is now offering their sound check as part of the package. It'd be cool to see the KISS sound check since they tend to take requests and play random gems, but once was enough for that kind of money. Actually, it was cheaper when I did it a few years ago. Not much mind you.