Motley Crue Played Their Last Show–And Tommy Lee’s Drum Roller Coaster Got Stuck

January 2, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drum Solo, Last Show, Motley Crue, Tommy Lee

If you’ve ever been to a Crue show, you’ll know that one of the highlights is Tommy Lee’s outrageous drum solo. On their big farewell tour, he had a kit attached to a roller coaster-like track which allowed him to spin through a full 360 degrees.

On Thursday night–the final night of the final tour–there was a problem. Tommy’s solo started off just fine, but when the drum apparatus reached the apex of the roller coaster where he’s upside down, it got stuck…

motleycrue upside down — Via The Hollywood Reporter. Click the image for the full story.

Naturally, there’s video.

https://youtu.be/10efxD1ECI8

Here’s one of many reviews of that last show. (Via Tom)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 30+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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