Last week, the internet seemed to break at the notion that Motley Crue are getting back together. The rumors started, and were later confirmed by inside sources that Motley is planning a touring package with Def Leppard and Poison. Seeing the internet firestorm that was created, Motley themselves confirmed that they indeed would be reuniting, but no shows have yet to be announced.
Maybe that's because of the band's asking price? A new report from Iowa radio station KRNA notes they spoke to a local promoter who said the tour package's asking price is north of three million.
The guarantee would be split as follows, according to the report:
Mötley Crüe: $2 million
Def Leppard: $1 million
Poison: $250,000
Again, this is per show. So, if the average ticket price would be $70, it would require at least 46,000 people to break even. I doubt even the nosebleeds would be $70 for these shows.
The report notes another insider said the goal would be to sell 60,000 tickets per show at a $4.5 million gross per show – again averaging out to $75 a ticket.
That's quite a risk. Too much for the Iowa promoter, who noted that the state doesn't have the best track record of drawing big crowds.
So, if the big Motley tour only hits the big cities and requires you to drive six hours to see it, at least now you have a better understanding of why that is.
Update – Here are the announced reunion tour dates of Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett:
Tuesday, July 7 – Miami, FL Hard Rock Stadium [Tickets]
Thursday, July 9 – Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium [Tickets]
Saturday, July 11 – Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium [Tickets]
Tuesday, July 14 – Arlington, TX Globe Life Field [Tickets]
Wednesday, July 15 – Houston, TX Minute Maid Park [Tickets]
Sunday, July 19 – San Francisco, CA Oracle Park [Tickets]
Thursday, July 23 – San Diego, CA Petco Park [Tickets]
Saturday, July 25 – Phoenix, AZ State Farm Stadium [Tickets]
Sunday, August 9 – Atlanta, GA SunTrust Park [Tickets]
Tuesday, August 11 – Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium [Tickets]
Thursday, August 13 – Buffalo, NY New Era Field [Tickets]
Saturday, August 15 – Philadelphia, PA Citizens Bank Park [Tickets]
Sunday, August 16 – Pittsburg, PA PNC Park [Tickets]
Tuesday, August 18 – Milwaukee, WI Miller Park [Tickets]
Thursday, August 20 – Detroit, MI Comerica Park [Tickets]
Saturday, August 22 – Washington DC Nationals Park [Tickets]
Sunday, August 23 – Flushing, NY Citi Field [Tickets]
Tuesday, August 25 – Boston, MA Fenway Park* [Tickets]
Friday, August 28 – Chicago, IL Wrigley Field [Tickets]
Sunday, August 30 – Denver, CO Coors Field [Tickets]
Wednesday, September 2 – Seattle, WA T-Mobile Park [Tickets]
Saturday, September 5 – Los Angeles, CA SoFi Stadium [Tickets]
[via MetalSucks]
