Topic: Motley Crue

5 chapters across the catalog

No Hugs For You!
Episode 1390 20:15 - 21:46

1390: No Hugs For You!

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne Moscow Music Peace Festival Anecdote

An anecdote is shared regarding the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival involving Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and several rock bands. The story describes a humorous and unglamorous moment involving Ozzy on a flight from Newark to Moscow. The host reflects on Sharon Osbourne's appearance before her various cosmetic procedures.

Adam's Storytime
Episode 1337 10:06 - 13:16

1337: Adam's Storytime

Moscow Music Peace Festival, Ozzy Osbourne Plane Incident

Manager Doc McGee organized the 1988 Moscow Music Peace Festival as part of a plea deal following a marijuana smuggling arrest. During the flight to Russia, which included members of Motley Crue and Bon Jovi, a heavily intoxicated Ozzy Osbourne reportedly urinated in the airplane aisle. The trip was characterized by extreme substance use despite its official anti-drug branding.

Truth to Podcaster
Episode 1126 36:53 - 38:21

1126: Truth to Podcaster

The Dirt Movie Review, Motley Crue MTV History

A review of the Netflix film "The Dirt" praises the casting of Motley Crue members but criticizes the portrayal of 1980s MTV VJs. One host, who knew the band members personally, notes the absence of an accurate Adam Curry lookalike in the film's media scenes. The discussion touches on the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival and the LA rock scene.

Former Soviet Spy
Episode 218 39:48 - 42:01

218: Former Soviet Spy

Moscow Music Peace Festival, Doc McGee and Ozzy Osbourne

An anecdote regarding the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival explains how manager Doc McGee organized the event as part of a plea deal for drug smuggling. The story details the chaotic flight to Russia with bands like Motley Crue and Bon Jovi. A specific incident involving a heavily intoxicated Ozzy Osbourne on the chartered aircraft is recounted.

Grapes the Size of Little Oranges
Episode 25 37:42 - 41:07

25: Grapes the Size of Little Oranges

Moscow Music Peace Festival, Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue

Adam Curry recounts his trip to the 1988 Moscow Music Peace Festival, an anti-drug concert organized by manager Doc McGee as community service. He shares anecdotes about the heavy drinking on the flight, Ozzy Osbourne wetting himself in the aisle, and the Moscow chapter of the Hell's Angels appearing outside the hotel on Java motorcycles.