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Ironically, Neil's band
includes Jamie Hunting (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums), who backed former Crue
vocalist John Corabi in his band Union before joining Neil on the road last
summer and again this year. Lead guitar duities, however, are handled
by Brent Woods (formerly of Wildside), who had performed on Neil's second
solo release, Carved in Stone.
In Cleveland, Vince Neil and band appropriately "Kickstarted" their set and
before long revisited old favorites like "Knock Em Dead, Kid," "Red Hot," and
"Piece of Your Action."
Mid-set much to the pleasure
of the male members of the audience, Neil brought in a number of strippers
from a local caboret to dance to a lengthy medley of Motley's "Girls, Girls,
Girls" and "Same Ol Situation." But, to cool things off, the played on
with the only ballad of the evening, "Home Sweet Home," from
Theater of Pain, which seemed to lose
its impact without the memorable live piano intro historically performed by
original Motley drummer Tommy Lee (no offense Brent).
Again, the band reminissed
over older Motley classics as they tore through "Looks That Kill" and Live
Wire" before calling it a night. They also included the title track
from "Dr. Feelgood," but never moved on beyond that 1989 release with
their song selections.
Unlike the last Vince Neil band jaunt, Neil did not attempt to call this
a vacation from the Crue, nor did he say exactly what the future holds. With the band laying idle for so long,
and the tragic death of drummer Randy Castillo barely behind them, it is
difficult to even venture a guess. But without mention of any new solo
material from Vince Neil in the wings, it seems there is still hope for yet
another resurrection of Motley Crue...Tour dates and other information about
Neil can be found at
www.motleycrue.com. |
