Motley Crue's Vince Neil Announces Solo Tour
Will Vince Neil Find Solo Success at Last?
Confirmed venues are Santiago, Chile (Venue To Be Announced) on February 24, 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina (El Teatro) on February 26, and Sao Paulo, Brazil (Carioca) on February 27.
Neil is currently recording a solo album entitled "Tattoos And Tequila" with bassist Dana Strum and Jeff Blando, both from Slaughter, and drummer Zoltan Chaney, with plans to include a cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Who'll Stop the Rain". The album's planned release date is April 2010.
Regarding the title of the album, Neil told The News Tribune, "It's rock 'n' roll...It has nothing to do with Motley Crue. Tattoos and tequila is basically my life."
Further, it has been reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Neil is penning an autobiographical book with Esquire writer Mike Sager.
Will a solo U.S. tour follow? Who's to say? At the time of publication, Gabe Reed of Gabe Reed Productions was not immediately available for comment, but Neil and former band Motley Crue still have a following here in the U.S. Perhaps this summer, after his record has shown what Neil can do on his own, a U.S. tour could be in the works.
If former attempts at a solo career are any indication, the U.S. just isn't his market. His first attempt at a solo career, an album entitled Exposed, sold only about 300,000 copies when released in February of 1992 but eventually went platinum. His second solo effort, Carved In Stone, only reached number 139 on the charts. After rejoining Motley Crue, he has faced many trials and troubles, from losing a child to cancer, lack-luster appearances on reality shows including an attempt to revamp his solo career, to attempting to perform while so drunk he actually fell off stage.
Will a life seemingly dedicated to tattoos and tequila carry Vince Neil to solo success, or are his glory days long past? This may be Neil's last chance to prove himself as a viable solo artist.
Sources:
Reed, Gabe. (December 27, 2009). "Press Release: Motley Crue's Vince Neil to Tour South America in February
2010." Retrieved December 27, 2009 from website: http://www.pr.com/press-release/201831.
AllExperts. "Vince Neil at AllExperts." Retrived December 27, 2009 from website: http://en.allexperts.com/e/v/vi
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- Neil is working on a solo album to be release in April.
- Neil is also co-authoring a biographical work.
- Tattoos and Tequila is just about rock 'n' roll - basically Vince's life.
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Gabe Reed Productions and Bizarro are excited to announce that the American Iconic Rock Band Mötley Crüe, who has sold over 80 million albums worldwide with hits such as "Girls Girls Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood", among others, will perform in Santiago de Chile for the first time ever. The show is part of Motley Crue’s South American tour celebrating their 30th Anniversary. The performance will take place at the Movistar Arena on May 14, 2011 and will also feature United States rockers Buckcherry and Chile’s own Fahrenheit. A fourth band will be added which will be the winner of a contest to be announced soon.
I've always liked Vince Neil, I grew up listening to Motely Crue, great job on this... :o)
Sounds like a great tour.
Interesting article!!
I've heard of them but I'm not familiar with their music.
Informative article - this is the first I'm hearing this info, so thanks!
Will be interesting to see how he does solo.
He must have a big following in South America...
Fun read, loved him back then and still do!
The article has been updated with accurate information. Thank you for pointing out the discrepancy.