Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently shared his impressions of Motley Crue’s live show at Dolby Live. He spoke highly of the band’s performance and gave special attention to each member’s contribution, as reported on his X account.
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“Mötley Crüe performed a masterfully designed rock show last night at Dolby Live,” Kulick said. “Every song was executed with power and precision, with a giant stage and ego ramps for them to engage the adoring fans.”
The guitarist then evaluated each band member individually. He started with bassist and primary songwriter Nikki Sixx.
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“Nikki Sixx prowls the venue, possessed with the knowledge of his creation sharing his passion for songwriting and love of the incredible and notorious history of the band,” he noted.
“Vince Neil has been reborn since his health crisis. It’s as if his voice went back in time to a more youthful era. Tommy Lee has been a consistent monster of a drummer, with his long arms and powerful beats keeping the music performed like a Swiss clock.”
Kulick also paid particular attention to guitarist John 5, who replaced founding member Mick Mars. He drew parallels to his own experience in KISS.
“John 5, filling the very large shoes of Mick Mars, played like a wizard,” Kulick explained.
“Blending the signature riffs of Mick and at the appropriate times being ‘John 5’ with his ability of his fingers to fly with purpose on the fretboard. It sometimes reminded me of my years of KISS, so I was proud and awed that he could do that difficult balancing act of playing for the song but being yourself.”
The review also highlighted the production quality and the band’s longevity potential.
“The production, as expected, was brilliant, the band starting on a small part of the giant stage, representing the club years, then expanding using the venue’s ability for performers to be close to the audience,” he continued.
“If Motley wanted to continue another ten years, with the talent I experienced at last night’s performance, I see no reason they couldn’t. Personally knowing how hard it is to continue to play precisely as one ages, I was pleased to see no signs of that for Motley.”
Motley Crue performed a masterfully designed rock show last night at Dolby Live! Every song was executed with power and precision, with a giant stage and ego ramps for them to engage the adoring fans. Nikki Sixx prowls the venue, possessed with the knowledge of his creation… pic.twitter.com/jEozwdQ0nw
— Bruce Kulick (@brucekulick) October 2, 2025
Kulick concluded his review by giving the performance five stars, expressing his confidence that the audience would share his enthusiasm. He also mentioned that he spent time with John 5 before the show, discussing guitar playing and even jamming on John’s main Telecaster in the dressing room.
