Did Motley Crue refuse to play in Utah?

Yes, Mötley Crüe refused to perform in Utah during their 1983 "Shout at the Devil" tour due to the state's strict laws regarding alcohol and other restrictions that the band found limiting. The band expressed their frustration with the local regulations and chose to skip the show rather than comply with the rules. This decision highlighted the tension between rock bands and conservative laws in certain states during that era.