So after many years after seeing Motley Crue open for Ozzy, I got to see them do thier own show. An interesting reunion show. It was more electrified then I had remembered in the past. The band performed well, Electrified would be my word. They seemed genuinely excited to play Jones beach. Although Tricia made a comment that it seemed put on. The capacity crowd on the other hand was less electrified then I have seen for other concerts. Tommy Lee had to keep on coaxing the crowd to scream out.

The stage setup was interesting. They had a circus tent curtain in front of the band before opening and one in back of the band. The concert had a Circus, carnival feel to it with the additional people performing. There was a "small person" along with 3 leather clad ladies. They each had performances sometimes along with the show, other times just as side shows. Some of the acts were a bit lewd, others were interesting. The ladies (in stripper getup) did various dances and acrobatics on the ladders, chains and a big ring. Reminded me a bit of Circque Du Soliel. During one of the songs they also performed in outfits resembling that of side show perfrmers. One on stilts, the other doing various fire twirling and breathing.

For a pre-show opener they had a claymation type cartoon with the band members talking about a gig. A news cast is overheard where a planatoid is heading to the earth and it will destroy the earth. It was funny to an extent where the band members are contemplating the last gig of the earth show. heh. Complete with facets each members personality, the characters make you laugh at the Rock Metal glam band antics.

They opened up with Shout at the Devil, but yet with a tempo just a little too fast for my taste. I've always liked that song, but not at that tempo. They played a number of songs from Shout at the Devil and Too Fast For Love. This was quite a thrill for me as it is my favorite era. I sort of lost touch with them after Shout at the Devil. Dunno why. Other songs, (that I can rememeber)
Looks that kill
Red Hot
Ten Seconds To Love
Live Wire
Too Fast For Love
Louder Then Hell

They had a pyrotechnic show that rivaled Kiss. Sometimes even a little better. More flames, More sparks, More explosions. Done very well.

The bands performance was on the money. Sometimes better then I had remembered. Mick Mars seemed better then ever. Well after all he should, they've been playing for a long time. Vince Neil's voice was right on and as I had always remembered. It struck me odd after seeing him on The Surreal Life. His voice on the surreal life is deeper and more low key, then hearing him sing in a higher ket made it seem odd. Yet still, was as it always was. Nicki Six was good, Tommy Lee, although never my favorite did well too. I woudl give the band a 6.5 out of 10. not a bad rating, they just did not quite do it for me or too much of the crowd (unless coaxed).

Each member did an interesting solo. Solo's of the 80's always seemed to be just a waste or show off point. As musical tastes of mine have matured I respect the solo's less and less. I found some of these to be pretty interesting at parts. Bands these days are encompassing solo's with other instrumetal parts to augment the sound and this did well for Nikki Six and Tommy Lee. At first I did not even realize it was a Nikki Six solo. It was fun as he encompassed himself in sparks and washes of synthesized sound. Tommy Lee's solo was intersting too. Although not a technical display of genious, it was fun. Tommy also encompassed other instruments into his solo which made it all the more interesting. Later in the solo he was hooked up to aire and flown into the air. At the top of the left side of the venue was a plaform with all sorts of percussive instruments. On he went to solo up there. Boom explosion.. He flys to the right side onto another platform. More instruments (with synthesized accompanyment) I liked this side ;). Boom over to the other side. More bell like percussion.
then later on down to the stage as he cheers the crowd on "C'mon you fuckers". OK Enough of that.. Not something I enjoyed. So then he brings out the titty cam. Wait what is this.. Tommy Lee coaxes the ladies near the front to lift up thier shirts for the guys and shows it on the big screen. I was surprised how many woman did it. Tommy Lee cheers.. "C'mon guys.. help me out". Not my favorite moments.