I’d also like to thank Petteri Partinen and Valo Virtanen of Sounddata, Clay Paky distributors in Finland for their great cooperation in this deal”. It was great to be part of Hanoi Rocks’ farewell gigs and to supply our Alpha Beam 300 to a lighting designer as important as Mikki Kunttu. “That ‘twist’ was delivered by the Alpha Beams,” Kunttu added, “The last show was just perfect and very emotional in many ways and it will surely stay in our memories for the rest of our lives.”Įmilio Cornelli, Clay Paky Sales Manager for Finland said, “I know, it’s only rock’n’roll (but I like it). The Alpha Beams and all other lighting equipment were supplied by Mikki Kunttu Oy and Moving Light Oy.Ī sea of beams shot down on the band, giving them the “straight forward rock'n’roll show with a twist,” they wanted for their final performance. “The Alpha Beams were really the backbone of this rig, to me they are really the parcan of today! 100% rock'n’roll, no mistake about it,” said Kunttu. Kunttu also acted as Operator for the show using a GrandMA Fullsize. Mtley Cre has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including 25 million. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, lead singer Vince Neil and lead guitarist Mick Mars. Being a fan of the band since the beginning of 1980's, it was pretty cool to get to work with them.”Ģ6 Alpha Beam 300 fixtures formed the foundation of the rig, together with a wall of Chromlech Jarag-5 fixtures to complete the simplistic, 80s-inspiried set. Mtley Cre is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1981. Lighting Designer Mikki Kunttu explained, “My aim for the show was to deliver as ‘Hanoi’ a look as possible.
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Reformed in 2002, the band recently decided to split for good and hold a series of farewell shows back home in Helsinki. Get the Hanoi Rocks Setlist of the concert at Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA, USA on Novemfrom the USA Tour 1984 Tour and other Hanoi Rocks Setlists for free on setlist. The Finnish glam rock band grew its cult following worldwide until a temporary split in 1985. Hanoi Rocks has influenced the sound and even look of bands such as Guns ‘n’ Roses and Mötley Crüe since their formation in 1979. This was their first major tour in the United States and it was hoped it would be the break through into the American market for the.
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But then Vince Neil drove onto the scene Razzle in 1982 (Image credit: Erica Echenberg / Getty Images) Before the Vince Neil car crash put a tragic and untimely full stop on Hanoi Rocks ' career, the band had been on a brilliant path to greatness. Eight shows in six days at Tavastia Club were all sold out to see the final performances of “The rock band that changed the course of rock”. O n November 14th 1984 Hanoi Rocks set out on what was scheduled to be a 28 date tour of the USA.It was to begin in Buffalo,New York and end in San Francisco on December 16th. On a US tour in late 84, Hanoi Rocks seemed poised for greatness.
Clay Paky’s Alpha Beam 300 took center stage at the Hanoi Rocks farewell shows in Helsinki on 7-12 April.