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Motley Crue Plays a Literally Explosive Show with Poison and the New York Dolls at Bill Graham Civic (Photos)

By Ian S. Port Thu., Jun. 16 2011 at 8:54 AM

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Gil Riego

Motley Crue

Motley Crue
Poison
The New York Dolls
June 15, 2011
@ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Looking at those names above, how could it not have been a wild night? Bret Michaels and Tommy Lee in one giant room -- not to mention punk legends the New York Dolls? Plus, a contraption in which Tommy Lee's entire drum throne shoots around a looping mini-rollercoaster? Only these guys could pull off that kind of craziness. Gil Riego has the photos; check out our full slideshow for more.

Gil Riego

Motley Crue

Gil Riego

Motley Crue

Gil Riego

Motley Crue

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

99 Grove (at Larkin), San Francisco, CA

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