Motley Crue: The modern day definition of a "rockstar lifestyle" can be characterized by drinking and drug use, highly publicized brushes with the law, rocking out sold-out tour dates, ridiculously expensive houses and cars, and handfuls of gorgeous, wild women. Anyone who lives this kind of life -- or experiences just a taste -- can thank, in part, Mötley Crüe. The band's rowdy concert dates set a standard for rock shows and featured a crowd that embraced their energetic lifestyle. Their unique brand of "glam metal" made them famous, and the exploits of their wild lifestyle made them legends. The members Mötley Crüe have become such huge legends of rock that they don't even need to release a new album to sell out concert dates; which is exactly what they'll be doing on summer tour dates in 2011.

Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee met in Los Angeles while playing with other bands in the late 70s. After both of their former projects disbanded, Sixx decided to form a theatrical heavy metal band and, impressed with Lee's drumming, asked him to join. Mick Mars joined the band after placing a newspaper ad and suggested hiring garage band circuit singer Vince Neil, whom Lee knew from high school. The band's own Leathür Records released Mötley Crüe's first album in 1981, titled Too Fast For LoveI. Mötley Crüe's popularity increased due to their unique blend of metal and glam rock, their ostentatious outfits on tour dates, and they're hard rocking lyrics about every indulgence imaginable. The 80s were a wild time for the Crüe, as their albums Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain, and Girls, Girls Girls chronicled a life of wild excess in private, backstage, and even on stage at tour dates. However, signs that the band's lifestyle was becoming a danger began to emerge with the near death experiences of Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx.

Unlike many bands who suffer creatively after undergoing rehab, Mötley Crüe came back with a bang when they released Dr. Feelgood in 1989. The album produced two hit singles: "Dr. Feelgood" and "Kickstart My Heart," as well as numerous tour dates around the world. Amid anticipation for the band's newest album, Vince Neil left Mötley Crüe in 1992. After a rocky reconciliation with Neil in 1997, the band's album, Generation Swine, still fell short of the mark, due in part to a lack of effort by Elektra Records. Tommy Lee took a hiatus from Mötley Crüe in 1999 to focus on side projects, sparked by differences with Vince Neil. The other band members began to separate and focus on their own projects for the next five years. It wasn't until 2004 that the members of Mötley Crüe began to reunite; mostly for a number of concert dates in promotion of the 2005 compilation album, Red, White & Crüe. In 2009, Mötley Crüe released their first album in eight years: Saints of Los Angeles. The title track became a hit with critics and fans, as they saw the return of one of America's most notorious rock bands to popularity and headlining tour dates.

2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of Mötley Crüe, and fans are still appearing in droves to see their concert dates. Tour dates for 2011 will begin on May 1 at The Bamboozle Festival, before Mötley Crüe heads to South America and Mexico for most of May. On May 29, the band will play Rocklahoma, just before beginning a number of concert dates with Poison and the New York Dolls. The first concert date for the US anniversary tour begins on June 7 in Dallas, Texas, and will wind through most US cities before ending on August 7 in Omaha, Nebraska. While their music may be timeless, the members of Mötley Crüe most likely won't be playing concert dates in another thirty years. The end of The Crüe's live performances is indeterminable, making their 2011 tour dates all the more precious to fans.

KISS: Few bands contributed to the rise of glam metal with such tenacity as KISS. While partially responsible for the style that would come to characterize glam metal, KISS exhibited a hard rock / metal sound that made their offspring appear weak. The group's tour date and on-screen personas and costumes became more recognizable than the men underneath, as KISS became the poster children for hard rock in the United States. Minus two founding members, KISS marches on as timeless icons for rock and metal. With no plans to quit anytime soon, KISS are currently working on a new album and blowing fans away on current North American tour dates in 2011.

KISS was formed by bassist Gene Simmons and guitarist Paul Stanley in New York City, circa 1972. After their band broke up, they saw an ad posted by a drummer in need of a band by the name of Peter Criss, eventually hiring Ace Frehly on guitar. Inspired by Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls, they began slowly creating an image fueled by elaborate costumes and theatrical-style makeup. Kiss was released in 1974 and was followed by a numerous promotional tour dates. However, the album didn't sell well enough to support the many onstage pyrotechnics and gimmicks that KISS used on concert dates. In an effort to capitalize on the popularity of their tour dates, KISS released a live album, titled Alive!, in 1975; the single "Rock and Roll All Nite" finally brought KISS stardom.

KISS experienced similar success with the release of Rock and Roll Over in 1976 and Love Gun in 1977; the latter album was certified platinum on the day of its release. By 1979, Peter Criss had become almost unable to drum on albums or on tour dates due to drug use. He was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig, who was later replaced by Eric Carr. Displeased with the concept album, Music From "The Elder", Ace Frehly left KISS in late 1983. He was replaced by guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who was eventually replaced by Tommy Thayer. With the 80s in full swing, KISS decided to drop their signature makeup and costumes in 1983, right before the release of Lick It Up; the album revitalized KISS' career and brought fans back to tour dates. However, the return of KISS' success wouldn't last long, as Eric Carr died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1991. After a period of mourning, drummer Eric Singer was hired and KISS released Revenge in 1992. Unfortunately for Singer, Peter Criss and Ace Frehly rejoined KISS in 1996 for reunion tour dates; it also included a new album, Psycho Circus, in 1998.

By 2004, Criss and Frehly had permanently left the band and were replaced by Singer and Thayer, with the new members adopting the older members' on-stage personas. KISS continued to play tour dates worldwide up through the release of Sonic Boom in 2009. The album received favorable reviews, setting the stage for KISS' currently untitled album that is set to release in late 2011. Until the album's release, KISS can be found on tour dates in 2011, which will kick off on May 29 in Sacramento. After covering most of the northern US and parts of Canada, the tour will conclude on July 28 in Verona.