No Singer? No Problem! Motley Crue
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Old Singer: Vince NeilNew Singer: John Corabi
Portly pepperpot Vince Neil Wharton wasn't the strongest link in the original Crue, but his washed-out housewife coif and pinched squeal offered a counterpoint to his skeletally sexy bandmates. That element was lost during the mercifully brief run of his successor, who mouthed Nikki Sixx's lyrics with dogged determination but dull-as- dishwater results
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Bat 4-02-2008
Uhhh...sorry to tell you nitwits, but Crabby saved the Crue...he's got more talent in his bottom lip than Vince Neil has in his whole blubbering body.
Bob E.at 4-03-2008
Gimme a break!The only problem was the old Crue fans wouldn't give Corabi a chance.If they had,the band would probably have broke new ground.
rhcpandnirvanaat 4-03-2008
Crab was a great edition to Motley. He kept them going for a while and made one of their best records (if not their best). "Dull as dishwater"? This writer must have never heard "Uncle Jack".
reginaat 4-03-2008
well i agree that the album the crue did with crab was good but yea your right the crue heads wont let go of vince because vince just fits with the crue. motley crue will always be nikki sixx , tommy lee, vince neil, and mick mars . also look what happen they got rid of john and brought back vince . wonder why like i said vince neil just fits with the crue.
Jesse Acevedat 4-11-2008
Agree that John Corabi was a better vocalist for this band and his is still my top Crue CD that I listen to.
Vernon Holmes Jr.at 4-22-2008
Obviously people leave groups, but it is usually who your generation is use too as the lead singer. So with that being said, Motley Crue,(the original Crue) is the best, in my opinion, and will always be. I listened to them from the beginning of their U.S. releases, and so after 20 odd years or so they still rock with Vince Neil.
Genat 8-13-2008
Didn't he also try to step in for Sebastian Bach in Skid Row and somebody else in another band? This guy is like second-string happy. And the Crue will ALWAYS be Vince, Tommy, Nikki and Mick. I just can't see it any other way. Just like Skid Row with a different singer. WTF's up with that?
Daveat 11-17-2009
I've been a Crue fan since '81 when they released "Too Fast For Love" on their own. That record was cutting edge as a mofo and very unique. "Shout At The Devil" -very different than the first. Much heavier, more Metal. After 3 more successful albums & tours, it was evident that inner band turmoil and the fact that Vince Neil's one dimensional vocals couldn't take the band to the next level into the 90's (similiar situation with Iron Maiden back in '82 with Paul Dianno who was replaced by Bruce Dickinson). Nikki Sixx found John Corabi fronting a band called 'The Scream' and the new Crue was born. Their self titled album from '94 would rank #3 in my book behind the first 2 records. It was very cutting edge, heavy and John's Steven Tyleresque wails were unbelievable!! Seeing the band live at the Hollywood Palladium was even better. Watching the new guy sing the old stuff with more balls and focus without sounding like a dying cat in heat was off the chain!! That's the reunion I wanna see. If you've never heard this record before, do yourself a favor. Listen to all of the Vince era stuff then blast the Corabi record. It's night & day. By the way, Joe Perry, John Corabi sittin' in for Steven Tyler would be a godsend!!!