LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 19, 1982 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "MOTLEY CRUE" (small) at the The Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip on one of the four pages. (see images)

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: On September 24 and 25, 1982, Mötley Crüe delivered a legendary two-night headlining stand at The Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip, capturing the band at a pivotal turning point as they transitioned from local West Hollywood rowdies into global heavy metal icons. Presented by pioneering promoter Gina Zamparelli under the ominous banner "Hells Revenge" with the tagline "From the Boys You Love to Hate," these explosive concerts served as a high-octane victory lap just one month after Elektra Records remixed and reissued their independent debut album, Too Fast for Love. Decked out in their signature early leather-and-spikes aesthetic, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee tore through a raw, blistering setlist packed with raw classics like "Live Wire," "Piece of Your Action," and "Take Me to the Top," while debuting future hits like "Looks That Kill" and closing with a chaotic cover of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter."