The band that would later become known as Motley Crue, officially formed on January 17th, 1981 in Los Angeles when drummer Tommy Lee and bassist Nikki Sixx started playing together. Guitarist Bob “Mick Mars” Deal soon joined Sixx and Lee, but this still left the group without a singer. After having seen vocalist Vince Neil […]
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Intraverse
Alternative rock act Intraverse are five lifelong friends, feeding their musical appetite with one defining notion; making music they want to hear. On paper their ideology is a very simple formula, but live, it is a powerhouse of a sonic spectacle, coupling visual theatrics with truly gifted musicianship. For Intraverse, when they get on stage it is very much all about the show, and … [Read More...]
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