Tattoos & Tequila
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Tattoos & Tequila is the third solo studio album by Mötley Crüe
frontman Vince Neil
. It is Neil's first solo release in 7 years since the live album Live at the Whisky: One Night Only
in 2003 and the first solo studio album in 15 years since 1995's Carved in Stone
.
The album is largely made up of covers of 1970s rock songs, with only a couple of original tracks thrown in: the title track "Tattoos & Tequila" (written by Marti Frederiksen
) which was released as the first single, and "Another Bad Day" (written by Nikki Sixx
, James Michael
and Tracii Guns
). Neil has stated: "This album has nothing to do with Motley Crue, Tattoos and Tequila is basically my life".
The album was recorded with Slaughter
members Jeff Blando
(guitar), Dana Strum
(bass), and Zoltan Chaney (drums).
The album is a soundtrack to the book Vince released in the same year "Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen". Each song on the album corresponds with a chapter in the book.
As stated in an interview conducted with Nikki Sixx on Sixx Sense radio, the track, "Another Bad Day" was originally slated for Mötley Crüe, however Tommy Lee did not like the song. Motley recorded "Bitch is Back", but the song remains unreleased.
Vince played "Piece of Meat" onstage with the Scorpions in 2010.
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
frontman Vince Neil
Vince Neil
Vincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...
. It is Neil's first solo release in 7 years since the live album Live at the Whisky: One Night Only
Live at the Whisky: One Night Only
Live at the Whisky: One Night Only is a live album by Vince Neil, lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, recorded at the Whisky a Go Go. The album includes songs originally performed by Mötley Crüe...
in 2003 and the first solo studio album in 15 years since 1995's Carved in Stone
Carved in Stone (Vince Neil album)
Carved in Stone is the second album by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil and was released in 1995.It featured guitarist Brent Woods, who had previously played with Wildside and was later a touring guitarist for Warrant....
.
The album is largely made up of covers of 1970s rock songs, with only a couple of original tracks thrown in: the title track "Tattoos & Tequila" (written by Marti Frederiksen
Marti Frederiksen
Martin Harold Frederiksen is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He writes and produces music primarily in rock, country, and pop...
) which was released as the first single, and "Another Bad Day" (written by Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
, James Michael
James Michael
James Andrew Michael is an American record producer, songwriter, engineer, mixer, vocalist and musician. He is currently the lead singer of the rock band Sixx:A.M.-Early life:...
and Tracii Guns
Tracii Guns
Tracii Guns is an American guitarist best known as the founder of glam metal group L.A. Guns as well as the supergroups Brides of Destruction and Contraband. He was also involved in the formation of the first lineup of Guns N' Roses but eventually left the group and was replaced by guitarist...
). Neil has stated: "This album has nothing to do with Motley Crue, Tattoos and Tequila is basically my life".
The album was recorded with Slaughter
Slaughter (band)
Slaughter is an American heavy metal band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their first album, Stick It to Ya which spawned several hit singles including "Up All Night", "Spend My Life", "Mad...
members Jeff Blando
Jeff Blando
Jeff "Blando" Bland is an American guitarist who played for Michigan based cover Band, KODY LEE, Left For Dead and Saigon Kick...
(guitar), Dana Strum
Dana Strum
Dana Strum is the bassist of heavy metal band Slaughter. Before that, he was in Vinnie Vincent Invasion together with fellow bandmate, Mark Slaughter...
(bass), and Zoltan Chaney (drums).
The album is a soundtrack to the book Vince released in the same year "Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock's Most Notorious Frontmen". Each song on the album corresponds with a chapter in the book.
As stated in an interview conducted with Nikki Sixx on Sixx Sense radio, the track, "Another Bad Day" was originally slated for Mötley Crüe, however Tommy Lee did not like the song. Motley recorded "Bitch is Back", but the song remains unreleased.
Vince played "Piece of Meat" onstage with the Scorpions in 2010.
Track listing
Credits
- Vince NeilVince NeilVincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...
– lead vocals - Jeff BlandoJeff BlandoJeff "Blando" Bland is an American guitarist who played for Michigan based cover Band, KODY LEE, Left For Dead and Saigon Kick...
– lead & rhythm guitars - Dana StrumDana StrumDana Strum is the bassist of heavy metal band Slaughter. Before that, he was in Vinnie Vincent Invasion together with fellow bandmate, Mark Slaughter...
– bass guitar - Zoltan Chaney – drums, percussion