Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Mick Mars

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

I don’t know of ANY other band where the guitarist is the most underrated musician in the band. And he’s easily the most talented member.

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

Do you know why? Because he's not underrated he just sucks. Guitar players always grab a ton of attention in rock/ metal bands. They usually make solo albums to express things they can't in their band. But even if they don't, they are right up there with singers as being focal points of the band. Except with MC it wasn't like that. It was all about the other 3 guys. Because Mars had nothing going for him. Why do you think Nikki was always looking to replace him? I believe he approached Demartini and Lynch, among others because they could really play, not just use the same tired blues scales for every fucking "solo". And because they had "the look" that fit much better with the band. Why do you think Mars was always on the end of the line in band pics? Cause half of their success was the look of Nikki. Tommy and Vince. That's what the teenaged girls wanted not Mars. He was NEVER, NOT ONCE, included in any list of great guitar players of the 80s or any other time, as far as everything I've read in 30 years. If you like him that's fine. But let's not create a rock guitar hero from a guy who his own band wanted gone.

[@dfdonny]

famouslastwords 2019 shut up

[@ddig0]

@@famouslastwords0791HR Shut up, bastard! Make better, then you can complain about one thing max in technique terms, about the rest, you can cry to yourself everyday just to satify your stunted ego.

[@canh1871]

famouslastwords 2019 the fuck you talkin about hahahha youre challenged

[@renato6586]

@@famouslastwords0791HR You are just a troll. You do know that Nikki has a big tattoo of Mick Mars in his leg, don't you? go eat shit.

[@davidnissim589]

His bones are literally fusing together, yet he's still going out there and shredding it. Dude's a god.

[@msavina9129]

I read an article that Mick may get surgery to be able to turn his head. He explained it as them chipping away the bone. He said it would eventually grow back, but it would give him some yrs. (idk how invasive it would be tho 😕). I’d love for him to be able to drive again, if only for a little while. But honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Mick roll out on stage in some bad-ass revised standing wheelchair in the future. ❤️

[@markbalog1929]

Right!!! Most underrated guitarists of all time...

[@richardmilligan1410]

Absolutely agree.

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

LOL! God? LOl!

[@shaynebergwever6268]

He dosen't realise it either! You are wicked talent Mick!

[@MrJamedawg]

"they called me up for an audition and i went over there and i actually auditioned them.." Fucking legend man!!!

[@soundguyor]

When I was first playing in bands, my mother told me the same thing. She said, "Make sure that they are good enough to play with you, as much as you want to be in their band. Don't waste your time on guys who aren't good." The funny thing, now that I think about it, was one of the songs they played for the audition was Looks That Kill.

[@alessandroarcuri209]

Yep, and he drops the bomb with irony and wit so he doesn't sound like an asshole AT ALL! The man's got class!

[@rumpustime5460]

Carrying an entire band for 40 years is the real reason his back is fucked up.

[@guntherachterhof4876]

@@soundguyor I auditioned for a band way back in Germany, just for fun, but this was also the first cover we played as part of that audition.

[@recipoldinasty]

Man came to this video expecting sht, this guy is a tone monster, that sound is massive

[@shifty473]

When you think of a Crue song ... what comes to mind? THE RIFF.

[@darionmonson]

Definitely not Vinces vocals, especially live lol

[@Mister_Liam]

Primal Scream

[@stepladder3257]

Well at first I was also like that then the Vince Meals came and when I think Motley Crue I think of Burger King, McDonald’s or KFC

[@DBRX5]

@@stepladder3257 fucking lol

[@TheJCFan]

Looks That Kill. First video I saw of them on MTV.

[@thebruiserweight8131]

I think we can all agree Mick Mars is the most underrated guitar player of all time

[@cxbunnyxc]

Underrated? No. Once you make millions by playing a guitar, youre definitely NOT underrated.

[@zakkfromskellten]

fin2000 not enough ppl mention him tho just coz he got bank doesn’t mean he’s amazingly well talked about

[@limobeatz5262]

Absolutely, hands down !!!

[@thebruiserweight8131]

fin2000 Bro you can still be underrated no matter how much you make.

[@maximem.ste-marie3578]

@@cxbunnyxc : no, he is underrated.. he should have billions.

[@SpaceAce1993]

He’s responsible for Crue’s success. His guitar playing wasn’t just technical and with feeling, he is a fantastic riff master and composer. Mick Mars guitar playing is special.

[@johnh7464]

Eric Rios I agree with you, to a point. Nikki Sixx wrote the tunes, lyrics and general direction of the music.

[@norbertmedeiros9604]

totally agree, his sound what turned my ears to the bands music. this guy is different, always an unexpected hook. pretty much made crue into what they are imo.

[@Frip36]

Totally. Never cared much for his solos. But as a metal riff master, and songwriter, hell yes. Up there with Iommi that way.

[@bigfootisoutthere2707]

I agree. Always see myself playing air guitar to his songs in motley crue. His riffs are original and simple but cool and unique

[@peanutbutterisfu]

As a former musician myself I’d like to say that every member was just as important.Being super successful like them is something where every single thing matters from the members involved, the creativity that comes from those 4 members being together and the right management. Mick and Sixx were definitely the more creative minds from what we know. Even if Vince never wrote one lyric he brought his voice, stage performance and looks which is huge, tommy brought amazing drumming ability yeah other drummers can easily play his stuff but those drummers wouldn’t have played the same memorable stuff. If it was just mick and Sixx I bet they definitely could have been successful but not on the level that the Crüe became. This is something a lot of people don’t think about or understand unless you are a musician yourself and many musicians make this mistake. Often when you have 4 members in a band everyone argues when creating music, that arguing creates tension and generally better music. When bands kick out members over creative differences they then get members that don’t put up a fight when creating mucus or they just use touring musicians. Well now that they always get their way when creating music the music tends to suffer and be too tame. This isn’t always the case but it happens a lot then the members realize that they need those members they fired because they help give the songs attitude and emotions. Some changes that seem relatively small can change a band completely.

[@thebloodychord]

67 years old and still a badass!

[@sunriseexteriorsgmai]

The best

[@kevinleonard2368]

Because it is. Most 67 yr olds are not like their 24 yr old self.

[@tonytone6568]

thought he was about to play little wing💀

[@CountDraculasrockband]

There is only one Mick Mars 😎

[@mdwayne741]

He is soooo good. His riffs and licks are mind blowing after all these years! Such a unique tone....he is definitely a badass.

[@mobduggy8159]

This man is 71 years old and I just seen him shred like he always has at a motley Crüe concert just a couple days ago. Literal legend

[@PostUp_Time]

WASNT 71 WHEN VIDEO MADE, DIRK

[@justinvalentine2950]

Same he inspired me to pick up guitar again

[@theshield2207]

Mick fucking mars🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@mrmaclipstick5183]

so we finally know how old he is?

[@The73mp73]

Micks chops have always had a lot of heart and soul in them.

[@eddie7098]

Such an underrated genius of a guitar player. Mick mars for president

[@eddie7098]

@J PrOvost hes cooler than cool, hes a frigging blizzard of coolness

[@eddie7098]

@WhoDarestheMAN gamer lol....actually, i like trump, but i like mars wwaaaayyyy better

[@70mjc]

ed mora everybody thinks he is great....

[@arthurfleck9546]

@WhoDarestheMAN gamer Hey we all have opinions but I don't think anyone wants to discuss politics here and now. I'm a trump supporter but I agree he has some cons.

[@matthewtucker1699]

@WhoDarestheMAN gamer you seem quite uneducated if you claim his tariffs are causing companies to go bankrupt, ford announced recently a new huge plant, thousands of jobs in the US because of it, i have more affordable healthcare now than i did 3 years ago, obamacare was too expensive for over half the country to afford, and what "systems" do we have that are the "worst on earth" that claim is so opinionated and stupid it's insane

[@nathananderson8204]

The world needs more Mick Mars...

[@PixelFoxxGaming]

and less Bruno mars?? XD

[@nathananderson8204]

Crazie Bear correct....

[@vicarious80]

Yes indeed

[@ladariusjohnson709]

Yeah, and he needs to play with more gain. Ooof, what a shitty guitarist.

[@bradstewart2777]

@@n1ghtmar3mach1n3 Awe the princess is melting. 😢

[@JordanKoolVlog]

“I know I’m gonna lose some fans” Mick..... you will NEVER lose fans. I cannot believe that came out of his mouth!! Your are an absolute GOD!

[@almanijboer8934]

I get where he's coming from. I mean look at what happend when John Corabi stepped in, and the album didn't do so well. Also because they wanted Vince back. But they didn't like the change, a lot of the fans found it too "heavy". Some fans can't stand change somehow and will always compare it to their old stuff. The album with John Corabi is one of my favorite albums if not my favorite. And I think if they would have brought the album out under a different band name the album would have done better.

[@craigwhite4218]

Man don't let the Crue define your style. The stuff I heard on this video that I haven't heard before was awesome.

[@PostUp_Time]

GOD?? LMFAO. NICK IS A NOBODY IN INDUSTRY

[@JordanKoolVlog]

@@PostUp_Time Hmm, you'll have to bring that up with 400 people that liked my comment, and the millions of Crue Fans that he's influenced... let me know how it goes!

[@MetalHeart8787]

well he won't lose respect from fans BUT what he means is there will be Crue fans that don't like his solo Album, I wish he did or is working on one, we know now that he isn't in Crue anymore do to his Health so i hope he spends his time working on the Music.

[@timorean320]

Every Guitarist wants a "Distinct Sound". When you hear it, you know its them. Eddie, Malcom, Jimi are examples. I would say Mick achieved that.

[@braedonmorrissey7548]

it's hard to make a sound yours nowadays its almost all been done before. I always love when guitarists can be recognized by 2 seconds of a song and with Mick its like that

[@timorean320]

@@braedonmorrissey7548 Guitar appears to be on decline compared to guys I listened to in my youth, and still to this day Im 55, but still an angry 16 year old (dog years) in my head.

[@V3ntilator]

Another 14 year old who pretends the legend Michael Schenker don't exist.

[@V3ntilator]

@@braedonmorrissey7548 Like Michael Schenker, George Lynch, Jake E Lee and Vinnie Vincent. Good old days.

[@chaseb4720]

@@timorean320 listen to Polyphia. They are young and some of the most amazing guitarists I’ve heard. I do love Mick tho. Im just saying there are great young guitarists if you know where to look.

[@Opeckie]

What a beautiful man Mick Mars is! Killer tone, Killer riffs, Killer licks. There's NOBODY like him...in my mind, he's just as important as Slash, EVH, and R.R. when it comes to 80's guitar history. Truly one of the greats!

[@jameswellington4795]

Criminally underrated. One of my favourite players.

[@clintclower7604]

@@ladariusjohnson709 u obviously don't understand music

[@yourdrummer2034]

You are absolutely right.

[@jamespuckett6457]

WELL SAID!

[@ScottyMackAttack]

Could not have said it better

[@PatrickJsVintageFinds]

Mick Mars is my hero. Playing in pain for years and killing it! He is such a great guitarist, just ask the Stones...

[@kisstagals]

@stefano_ terra fuck that piece of shit Kanye.

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Really. Mick was spreading his wisdom on being a riff master and you had to bring the shmuck we try not to think about.

[@emmalynwestrick9953]

"I actually auditioned them" thats the best

[@TheKatieLou]

Yeah, that was great!

[@tomasengstrom6362]

best answer ever ;)

[@luiscastillo6312]

LOVE IT!

[@johndrake2729]

Man, he should have!

[@Grimmcatz]

In the film he definetley gave off that vibe in their first jam together, he showed up guns drawn and they basically fired the other guitarist on spot (If that's all true).

[@kimmypuhr1]

I've looked up to this Man for years and years! He is THE BEST GUITARIST THAT EVER PLAYED imo. I was completely devastated when I learned he had AS (Ankylosing Spondylitis), a name a knew all too well. My beloved Uncle had it. Then one day we were told our middle daughter had AS. My Uncle had passed the year before she was diagnosed (@15yrs old), I was way too young to remember the early years of when he had AS. I took a big chance and reached out to Mick. Maybe he could give me some advice on how to help her as best as possible. I was blown away when I seen I had a reply. Mick not only responded within 2 hours of me sending my message to him, he gave me the best advice in helping her. My love for this man grew deeper. Mick is truly a badass and that is still an understatement. I wish with all my heart and soul they could find a cure for AS so that Mick, our Daughter and all affected by this beast didnt have to deal with what they do on a day to day basis. Mick Mars you came into my life when I was just 13 listening to you rip each song on the album Shout At The Devil, I've been blessed to see you live 3 times, and further blessed by knowing what many dont know--what a huge heart you have. You are the Best there is, you are truly a BADASS! Love this interview.....Motley Crue & Mick Mars--this is what true Rock & Roll is made of...long live the Crue

[@LastCall534]

Your story brought tears to my eyes. Best wishes to your daughter and family.

[@MrMystery666]

Stunning story

[@steveclark9934]

Mick was one of the first guitarist to really welcome Guitar synthesizers.

[@Bjornsson09]

I'd kill for a day with him, learning riffs and just talking. This man is a philosopher and a genius.

[@tomioka_giyuu_isnot_depres9597]

Kill bad. Batman.

[@MechanixV]

Motley Crue was just at the right place at the right time at the height of metal being the biggest genre. But, lets be honest, he’s not that great nor is the crue. Hence, they died after the 80s when glam died.

[@roddreeguz2059]

Vinces' voice died.....

[@hugopalomino6026]

Yes, he's a hard rock Bronson Alcott for sure.

[@tillyv.8797]

@@MechanixV no, people with music taste died.

[@JakeReeger]

Mighty Mick, you couldn't lose fans if you tried. We Absolutely LOVE your music. I can't wait to blast your album!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Hold up, ALBUM?!?!?!?!?!?

[@AJ-ql7wq]

true story

[@d-baserox2773]

Ah YES I thank - For as the modern phrasing goes - starting thos conversation-- Cause I couldn't agree with u more -- Per example - the 94 MOTLEY record better singer Loved it - Queensryke or Geoff's Mind-crime Act - have decided to loyally be a fan still of BOTH - So I think I'm suggesting If Your enough a a fan of an artist unless they go way off the rails -- I would always support them Cheers

[@tcrane8630]

Yip.. The only member of Crue everyone loves..

[@Arealproducer]

Lol yea nobody can say anything bad about him

[@weirdvanillabean9273]

“i actually auditioned them, they don’t know it“ fucking legend😂

[@metalrebel7506]

XD

[@cockers6682]

Why fucking repeat what every fucking one who watched it heard ya twat

[@A_Final_Hit]

The 'Girls, Girls, Girls' riff is still the sleaziest one I've ever heard. 🤘🏽🤘🏽 It's a shame Mick doesn't get more recognition than he does.

[@21JdmJosh]

It’s cool man the people know, Mars will always be legendary to me

[@PostUp_Time]

WHY SHOULD HE GET MORE RECOGNITION? HE IS A NOBODY. 40 YEARS AND DONE NOTHING IN THE INDUSTRY.

[@A_Final_Hit]

@@PostUp_Time You don't last 40 years in the music industry, and sell tens of millions of albums in the process, by doing nothing, as you claim. But, please, continue gracing us with your wisdom, fool. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tylercm1815]

@@PostUp_Time you know nothing

[@V3ntilator]

Mick isn't a good guitarist and is why he will never be recognized like Michael Schenker.

[@TeamMontrealMetal]

Rare to see videos of Mick talking this way, he seems like a humble guy. I like it.

[@edwinyoung2719]

TeamMontrealMetal it’s rare to see mick in an interview at all

[@attilathehun0]

Wow that was a great interview. That's the most I've heard Mick Mars talk. He's the George Harrisson of the Crue..

[@elplow8486]

There is a video of them in 1994 recording the Corabi Album and Nick was the funniest of all of them.

[@midgebarker4022]

He always seemed to me to be the quiet member of Motley compared to the other 3 in the band but without Mick, they were nothing.

[@Bullski123]

I think he wasn`t joking when he said: "I auditioned them"...Since he already had played in a number of bands since the early 70`s...

[@Truetoo102]

No doubt.

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Mick was the cruest of them all.

[@MiguelHernandez-rw4xu]

He is also older

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

It was Nikki's punk and glam rock influences and Mick's traditional 60's guitar hero influences (Beck, Page, Clapton, etc.) that made the Crue the Crue. I love Mick, but another man was needed to create that Crue sound and attitude. And when Mars says he auditioned "them," he wanted to see that they weren't some kind of joke band. There were so many skinny tie bands like the Knack in L.A. at the time. Mick hated that crap. Another thing that separated the Crue from the joke bands that followed the Crue like Poison, Cinderella, etc.,, were the lyrics. For every song like "Ten Seconds To Love" there was "Danger." For every tune like "Girls, Girls, Girls," there was "Primal Scream." Nikki's lyrics, unlike so many hair metal groups of the 80's, addressed serious subjects.

[@michaelshearer3559]

Mick is an absolute beast. You can truly understand where his musical inspiration as a youth helped shape his playing. Such a natural, tasteful, and fierce sound! His writing and riffs are timeless.

[@deanomyfundsarelow4606]

I wish there was a "super stem cell" to heal Mick... He is a genius, we need his brand of guitarist

[@DeathBringer769]

Too bad the government went apesh!t banning stem cell research for so many years. If they had allowed it from the start, we'd have super regenerative therapies for just about everything at this point.

[@TheSupart91]

@@DeathBringer769 dam christians always blocking science bcuz of a outdated book this is why corona is all over

[@clemguitar63]

'MEDBEDS'

[@jc9923]

​@@DeathBringer769 The US government banned new lines of embryonic stem cells, which are stem cells derived from fetuses, but they did not ban stem cell research. There are numerous other ways to harvest stem cells (bone marrow, fat, umbilical cord, etc.) that are still allowed and many types of treatment available today in the US based around those methods.

[@bigassdummy46]

Wrong about Covid

[@Silencex84]

Mick Mars is possibly one of the most underrated guitar players ever. Whenever people talk about "Best 80s Guitar Players" they only say guys like Kirk Hammet, Dave Mustaine, or Jeff Hanneman. They are indeed great guitar players in their own right, but Mick Mars I believe deserves to be mentioned more in the conversation of greatest metal guitar players ever. His riffs are memorable and he is a damn good solo shredder. His guitar added a sense of danger, edge, and grit to Motley Crue that many glam metal bands lacked.

[@robtec88]

I couldn't agree more. Truly never seems to get enough credit for his mad skills and great sound.

[@metalhammer5]

I guess because Motley Crue were glam, Mick is never given enough credit. Same goes for Warren DeMartini of Ratt and George Lynch of Dokken

[@Silencex84]

@@metalhammer5 That is unfortunate, despite some cringey artists, Glam had some genuine talent and great artists that came from that era. Same for nu metal or metalcore/post hardcore.

[@fraiperico4901]

Kirk hammet hahahahha

[@chrissychaos]

I love Motley Crue, but from reading through comments and even forums, a lot of the focus is on Vince Neil being an average singer or Nikki Sixx being a standard bass player, not my opinion but Mick Mars is often overlooked because of this

[@YouCanCallMeXoe]

"When you stop learning... (scoff) you might as well put the guitar down" Dude... that statement is very inspiring. I think I just gained a lot more respect for Mick. Rock on, man!

[@nickg1307]

I love how every single motley crue video of any singular member on any topic always results in Mick Mars is the most underrated guitarist. Dudes a fucking legend I could just listen to him shred for hours

[@BlackCatBCB]

One of my all time favorite guitar player. I always thought that he deserved more recognition. He’s a hidden gem of the guitar world!

[@justin070809]

He is so underrated. I’ve been playing for 20 years and mick Mars has always been one of my favorites.

[@Ken-yg4um]

Definitely

[@ItsdaFittySimp]

How’s he under rated He’s in one of the biggest bands

[@justin070809]

No It I just feel like he deserves more reverence than he gets.

[@guccipitts]

@@ItsdaFittySimp in the guitar community

[@thebigjakekinard]

Mick Mars using a strat tuned down a step in the 80s for metal. That’s metal af.

[@Sherlockbones00]

Ok

[@wgerd98]

Pussy

[@JDHagen-td2cc]

Tuned down a whole step

[@thebigjakekinard]

wgerd98 I’m saying the fact that Mick tuned down a fender back in the day for metal is badass. And say what you want, Motley Crue falls into different categories of 80s metal. Get your head out of your ass bro.

[@rosca_21]

@@wgerd98 Maiden? Lol

[@jt-ff3yx]

5:27 "I actually auditioned them . . . They don't know it." Legend.

[@arturgajewskiphotog]

Mick, "The other side of Mars" is amazing record. It was well worth the wait!

[@gersshea]

that strat tells so many stories just by the looks of it

[@omgvague]

I can't appreciate a brand new guitar that has been relic'd to look road worn. I do however adore guitars that have seen years of abuse and still being played. Willie Nelson's guitar is in shambles but its still his favorite guitar.

[@darrenjimenezreyes2798]

@@omgvague i´ve had my guitar since 2017 and i love how old but strong it looks, every little scar it has, has his own story, it is nice to see this kind of things

[@salem6310]

@@omgvague my man mick's been playing that guitar since '96

[@arielabraham6683]

@@salem6310 he bought it in 1987 and used it on the girls, girls, girls tour

[@rfpeace]

sadly that Strat he's playing is a terrible relic job. I may be wrong, but I've never seen a real worn guitar with the finish gone in the middle, above the pickguard like that. Not saying he's a fake or anything but I've been a crue fan since before the US festival and I've seen their live show maybe 5 or 6 times over the years and Mick really doesn't normally touch the body anywhere near that spot? Plus most of his popular live stuff was done on an LP, and/or a Charvel fitted with a Floyd.

[@alydude2011]

AWESOME, RARE Interview of this quiet humble man. God bless him.

[@jeffn9825]

Its sad how underrated mick mars is. Truly one of the greatest ever.

[@llg3pe]

Jeff N Amen

[@valektricitygaming3619]

Honestly he's the only thing I really like about Motley Crue. His playing is infectious

[@archetype.music.studio]

He was always just overshadowed by all them damn band shenanigans

[@chrismascher8667]

I'm not a Mick guy but he is by far the most talented guy in that band, hands down. But watching John play his solos is like watching an F1 driver drive a school bus. GOD bless you both.

[@CrueHead18]

Most technical is not always the best way is it. So what do you say about punk music then?

[@12askerr]

You aren’t wrong, J5 is definitely more technically proficient. But Micks tone is legendary and his style is awesome along with his song writing skills.

[@samantha2191]

I think I could just sit all day and listen to Mick tell stories

[@ronyeahright9536]

No one will ever accuse him of being competitive with the "shredders" from that era, but he is a solid guitarist, with some of the most memorable riffs of the era.

[@snowyrain5730]

That's because he's a true bluesman, not a shredder. All rock is based on blues and shredders are largely forgotten because they have no feel.

[@ronyeahright9536]

@@snowyrain5730 ..yes and no. "That's because he's a true bluesman, not a shredder. All rock is based on blues"....thank you captain obvious. "shredders are largely forgotten because they have no feel.".....van halen, randy rhoads, Gary Moore, Paul Gilbert, Jake E. Lee, .....the list goes on and on and on of phenomenal shredders who A) will never be forgotten, and B) play with tons of feel.

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

You are all right. Mick is a master riff maker though. Can’t take that away from him.

[@V3ntilator]

@@ronyeahright9536 Mick is only a riff maker, not a shredder and never were. I like Mick's riffs, but he never sounds like a musician.

[@ronyeahright9536]

@@V3ntilator well i said he was not a shredder, did i not? not sure what you mean by him never sounding like a musician. he's made some of the most memorable guitar riffs of his era; what more do you want to call him a "musician" ?

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Loud, Rude, and Agressive Guitar Player! Love Mick!!

[@andrewurban8583]

Mick never give up.. just keep rocking on. I am a small town Indiana guy in my mid 40's and still learning on mine guitars and still jamming to your music today...

[@ChadWilliamson]

I've never heard a bad tone out of this man. I love the art, creativity, and thought he puts into his guitar sound and riffs. Mad respect and props to this legend.

[@billdickie6151]

Why the hell would 251 people dislike this vid, Mick is a fantastic guitarist who certainly had paid his dues. I'm looking forward to his solo album...... hopefully albums.

[@JeighNeither]

You give people too much credit. That, or you are imagining the world as only you see it, when in fact the internet is full of self-loathing assholes that feed off negativity... often young kids. I don't personally think Mick Mars is anything special technique wise, it's his song writing that's really outstanding and shines thru in his playing. But I'm not going to spend time and energy pasting that all over a youtube videos, because I have enough confidence in myself and my tastes that I don't need to belittle anyone based on my opinions.

[@garycozart4598]

Shithead kids who think rap is music

[@jojo-yx5rx]

Motley Crue were/are posers

[@jojo-yx5rx]

@@garycozart4598 Rap sucks dick. It's the new age version of hair rock and poser metal like motley crue

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Mick is the only one in the band that doesn’t surround the Twitter page with bullshit.

[@johnnytruck2009]

He speaks....? I heard his voice for the 1st time.. Wow!! I remove my hat and humbly bow in respect and honor... Thank you for being you and sharing what you can do. Huge fan for life.

[@byff2323]

3 members of a band have to jump around and get wild to get noticed. One man just chills and shreds like no other. Be like Mick Mars!

[@LuisLondonG]

Mick Mars tone is unique, his guitar sounds so badass !

[@defhoez449]

Agreed...I was never a HUGE Motley Crue fan, but I always respected Mars' playing and his tone. He's always sadly been very underrated. When I first heard Kickstart, I HAD to learn how to play it, and how to get that enormous tone

[@fivestring65ify]

Nikki Sixx stated that the first two albums were built around Mick's guitar tone.

[@GJones-kw8je]

You're not losing any fans anytime soon, Mick.

[@morriscolautti9822]

Probably one of the most underrated guitar players of the modern era. He has never played a thing I didn't like. All the best Mr Mars.

[@atcjoe1600]

Mick Mars is a cool dude. Loved THE DIRT!

[@jacobm5167]

I've been watching the dirt everyday for the last week!!

[@mattsucksatmusic4817]

In my eyes, it was a perfect movie. Not as critically appealing as bohemian rhapsody but slightly more accurate. Either way it was good enough for me to smoke a j and watch.

[@jojox9791]

You guy's do realize The Dirt is a PG version of MC back then? They maybe included 25% of their craziness. Lol

[@derrickcurtis9567]

@@jojox9791 that's why I bought the book to see

[@neckbone3943]

Only thing that sucked was the way they made Mick looked pissed off all the time. Not even close to how he really is. Don't know him personally, just things I've seen on yt.

[@Blackpilld]

"When you stop learning, you may as well put your guitar down" Isn't that true for most things in life!

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Yup but it is especially important with touring musicians.

[@jacobm5167]

"If you stop learning you might as well put your guitar down."

[@ian5420]

Mr Ed that put a smile on my face as soon as he said that. It’s so cool that he’s still so passionate

[@nicholasdorazio10]

@@ian5420 it is peeps need passion!,Its awesome to see when artist keep going n just never stop.like 90 year old Toots Theilmans!overloaded with passion,can make ya cry with a single note bend of his Chromatic Harmonica I Saw Ennio Morricone in 2015 and 2019 when he was 86, and then 90.it really came crashing down when I was like wow.im 29.this guys been married over 60 years and has made music for over 60 years.like shit some people dont live that long.legit love and passion will keep ya going!!so yes I agree😂😂

[@captainobvious3317]

Mr Ed he should have set his down 20yrs age. He’s not doing anything new or different. Same creepy fuck.

[@nicholasdorazio10]

@Peter C wow!!clearly you're not a good person at all!cant see i am using slang?duh fuck?everyone have to talk in perfect grammar for your bitchass?ya don squigle ass mo frickle

[@nicholasdorazio10]

@Peter C lmao!!ooooook so according to your logic,anybody who uses slang speaks idiot??

[@MileHighSalute80]

Dude had the some of the best riffs in the 80’s and arguably the best tone. Undoubtedly one of the GOATS and a super underrated musician!

[@Deadly_Sounds]

@@V3ntilator not only is he making an album rn he has composed some of the most memorable riffs in rock history. I wanna know where the fantasy world you live in where that doesn't make him a musician is at

[@V3ntilator]

@@Deadly_Sounds He is in one of the most famous bands on the planet, and why do you think he is never mentioned among the best guitarists? Exactly...

[@OwenMiller-ge5lo]

@@V3ntilator dude, the guy writes killer solos too.

[@fatjuicytaco]

@@V3ntilatorHate to break it to you but riffs are music

[@ChuckD351]

One of the coolest things about Mick Mars is that he doesn’t say much, but when he does we all listen.. Most of the time he let’s his guitar do the talking !!! Seeing Motley Crue open for Ozzy was Crazy. First song was Shout at the Devil.. After their set, I said what is Ozzy gonna do after that.. 🤘🤘🤘

[@Tony.795]

What did Ozzy do?

[@ChuckD351]

Ozzy did a normal show, Motley Crue did an awesome show and it was loud and full of energy. Nothing wrong with an Ozzy show for sure.. It was a compliment to the Motley Crue Show.

[@jsowder19]

Ozzy admitted that following Crüe every night was a difficult task. Said they always put on an amazing show and left the audience in awe.

[@Durwo0d]

I dont play guitar. I only came here to hear him talk. Seems like such an awesome dude.

[@shaunmatthews4601]

Mick is probably the most underrated guitarist I know of! I’ve loved his sound and creativity since the Dr. Feelgood record. Much like some of his heroes (Clapton, Beck, Hendrix) his tone changes with each record and I can’t wait to see what he come up with next!

[@rikkifknrobin]

Shaun Matthews i always said his playing was overlooked by nikki and vince. mick is my favorite player, i names my strat 1313 after him

[@jdl2180]

That true, I've never heard of him

[@Markdaurelio331]

Mick and C.C. DeVille. Were and probably still are two of the most underrated guitarists from their time. Even Nuno Bettencourt was when he was with Extreme. These lead singers get all the attention and steal away the respect and recognition these guitar players deserve. I'm really not a fan of the big hair metal bands but some of these guitarists were and are incredible....I just wish they would come out and do solo projects like so many other greats like Marty Friedman.

[@Markdaurelio331]

Wow....I didn't even watch the whole video even I mentioned the solo project and 30 seconds later he said he is going to release one.....that will be awesome.

[@Searchin4tone]

His live sound is amazing, he has a rig rundown video that shows everything he uses. Truly underrated player

[@midget_spinner8449]

5:25 “I auditioned them” Lol what a beast

[@gerryballuta]

That was great

[@stxrmxan3462]

Badasss asf hahaha

[@ronny-2112]

Mick Mars is the heart and soul of Mötley Crüe I could never imagine that band without his tuning and his persona around it. John 5 have a big pair of shoes to fill. There is only one Mick Mars no imitations.

[@Benji1969]

John 5 is an insane player who can play anything from rock to bluegrass but you can never replace the genius of Mick

[@jasonsullivan7127]

I like his humble attitude. It is so refreshing to see someone who let's their actions and accomplishments speak for themselves. That strat is sweet I have wanted to put a floyd rose on mine for a while now.

[@omgvague]

Guitar snobs have a heart attack everytime they see this guitar. 2 humbuckers and a floyd rose? Blasphemy!

[@davidnissim589]

Mick is a guitar god. Love the blues influence in his style

[@sleevelessace]

yup hes in the same category as beck and his idols! i just hope he know that, micks hard on himself but all guitar players are, were never good enough for ourselves

[@12askerr]

Hell yeah! I love how all his influences fused together to help him create his style. One of my favorite guitarist of all time. Excellent song writer.

[@cromchew7897]

Pretty sure Mick Mars is an ancient wizard ...

[@cromchew7897]

@Nacho Ramos Mars fore seen it during the making of the Girls,Girls,Girls video. ...

[@MonkyMonk729]

...from outer space.

[@Pelanances]

@jim moreisin I really want to like your comment but it will ruin it....

[@neospawnkiller6586]

Mick Mars is one of the few 70 year old rock guitarists that is both STILL THROWING DOWN and ACTUALLY LOOKS 70. This due is nuts.

[@mattiep6692]

I watched this video because I didn't think Mick Mars could talk. I've been listening to Motley Crue since Dr Feelgood came out and I've NEVER heard this guy talk

[@Rockenstein68]

Mattie P The first time I saw him, he didn’t talk, he seemed like a Heavy Metal Demon . He looked scary as Hell. The Heaviest Riffs, .

[@shanefitz9648]

He kind of the quiet type... He's like the George Harrison of metal...

[@depressionnow8290]

Speaks with his guitar.

[@mattiep6692]

@@shanefitz9648 George Harrison wrote his own music and sang. Lmao

[@shanefitz9648]

@@mattiep6692 Yeah Mick don't sing but he wrote a lot of Motley's early shit Nikki wrote the lyrics to...

[@naj8999]

Please never stop going “another further”, dearest Mick...Who cares about the response anyway? Looking forward to your Music. Lots of love from Italy.

[@markdp1983]

You put a generic 80s shred type guy in that band and they are nowhere near as good. They needed Mick's ear for interesting riffs, rhythms and unique arrangements. thats what helped make the band..

[@michaelbartholomew3866]

100% correct. Mick’s a true musician and was all about riffage and not fret board gymnastics.

[@wolfaiden]

Perfectly put.

[@jordantony1796]

For real 👍

[@afa78djd]

Very true, the riffs are timeless and make listening to Mötley never get old.

[@snwia9i281]

both nikki sixx and mick created the riffs that basically made mötley, but i do think that mick deserves a lot more appreciation

[@allencoxx5739]

This is the most I have ever heard him talk. One word - legend!!! One of the greatest 🤘

[@randysutton2120]

He sums up perfectly why I love guitar so much. I've been playing for nearly 30 years, and I still learn new things almost every day. The guitar is a constant companion and friend.

[@Winterstick549]

He always came across to me as 'the adult' of Motley Crue. I had no idea he was that much older in age than the rest of the band.

[@edwardelenes5589]

Watch The Dirt on netflix its awesome

[@bryanolivo8093]

I believe he's 68.

[@bryanolivo8093]

@Red pilled I heard Nikki Sixx say in an interview that he was 7 years older than him. Nikki was born in 58. You do the math.

[@johngarnhum1619]

He was the only member of the band that had any real talent except for Nikki's song writing.

[@jarodvalverde]

John Garnhum What do you mean? Tommy Lee is one of the grooviest drummers out there, extremely underrated. Now, If we’re talking about Vince... He just used to attract a lot of ladies, his voice is just awful. But that’s just me.

[@velosouk]

So much underrated musician!!!!!!! He is one of the greatest rock riff composers, IMHO.

[@ladariusjohnson709]

Calm down. He honestly just got lucky. Quit overreacting.

[@velosouk]

Lucky, really? It´s a shame that his band was noticed more for clothes and private lives than for the music itself. He did compose some hard rock gems. Great riffs. The best musician overall in the band (I am not the biggest Motley Crue fan, but they do have great songs). I am a guitar player myself, Is he a guitar idol? Not. Is he a great musician and composer? Way above average? On his style and niche? IMHO yes. Let´s just peacefully agree to disagree!

[@Agent-nw3me]

You're right! I love Mick Mars/Crue songs, he wrotes the best riffs along with the others members!

[@metalrebel7506]

George Lynch

[@metalrebel7506]

@@ladariusjohnson709 Just got Lucky-Dokken

[@Brand-yf3ln]

He keeps getting better as time goes on he can play in so many different old styles and new. I always had a great time listening to him play live

[@rememberbeginning]

I heard Motley Crue jam for 3 hours (after the Scorpions had just jammed for 3 hours) and this guy!!!! His intro to Home sweet Home was about 5 to 8 minutes and it was absolutely divine! One of the most beautiful guitar moments I've had the pleasure of hearing. Ahhhh Mick.

[@GtrMatt]

Brandon Munson I saw that same tour. Both bands were on fire.

[@logananderson4440]

I want to hear that...

[@democracydaily9149]

Friend: Who is your favorite guitarist? Me: Mick Mars Friend: Who's your favorite musician? Me: Mick Mars Friend: Who's your favorite who isnt Mick Mars? Me: Bob Deal Friend: Who's that? Me: Mick Mars Friend: Name someone who isnt Mick Mars or Bob Deal Me: Robert Alan Deal Friend: Who's that? Me: Mick Mars Friend: THEN WHO'S YOUR FAVORTE WOMAN!? Me: Tina Deal Friend: Who's that Me: Mick Mars' mother Friend: Why is she your favorite? Me: Because she gave birth to Mick Mars

[@TheNightRichard]

LOL

[@larz456]

🤣👍

[@roosterj2599]

Well done.

[@samuel6234]

Amen

[@filbobagins]

Genuine fan ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@Motleymick]

The silent shredder!!! 1313 Long live the Mars Man!!!!! Love that dude!

[@Danhall67]

One of the first guitarist I started learning how to play guitar on. Hard to believe he’s still playing, but glad he is! My health is going to shit now, but he gives me the inspiration to continue to play. Thanks Mick!!

[@SakariHapponen]

Is it just me or does he look a lot better in here with his condition and all? Wish you all the best Mick!

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Twobarpsi]

SuhariPelaa he does look better

[@alejandrocisneros7442]

It's probably cause he doesn't have to deal with immature fuckers like his bandmates anymore.

[@SOLDOZER]

Looks worse. Cant even bend his neck.

[@DARKSPINE1000000]

It might be since he's inside more so his eyes aren't in pain from the light? And maybe he's been relaxing a lot more too

[@denmut]

I also have ankylosing spondylitis like him. He is a true inspiration.

[@NoobGuyJason]

Deniz M same here! Mick is an inspiration to keep following my dreams. That this is just a bump in the road.

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

I got it too and with the Indiana weather rain and damp fucks my joints up

[@michaelthomas9991]

To Deniz M - I suffer from the same thing. It never stops, seldom lets up. I can’t imagine how Mick stands on stage as long as he does, nor how he plays so well. Amazing!

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

Yeah Michael I take embrel shots but I've had it scents 1998 so I think it's not working as well cause it going in my right wrist to my thumb and licks are fucker up at all yet they got hi. On some good drugs

[@denmut]

Ryan, I am gonna take my Enbrel shot today! :) We are still lucky to have Enbrel. Before the latter, my life was a mess because of the constant pain. The pain is relatively under control nowadays. Stay strong my friend.

[@drwhiteguru]

This is so great to see! I don’t think I have ever seen him speak on camera in all the years I’ve been following his band. I bought the first album right when it came out. I’m happy to see him working and pushing forward. He is an inspiration. Go Mick!

[@arnieslab]

Tim White it’s pretty rare that he talks on camera

[@benrosn8154]

Mick Mars is so cool honestly he is the biggest stabilizing factor of Mötley Crüe just added such a musical element just totally represented how important the guitar player was to a band

[@frankthespank]

I love the smirk he has as he plays a riff he wrote and has played a million times, that’s a REAL musician.

[@jojo-yx5rx]

...no... No. He sucks n is a poser.

[@Deadly_Sounds]

@@jojo-yx5rx how does he suck, please explain

[@brandonjanuhowskimusic2787]

Mick you were literally the backbone of the band. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@billiepulera1008]

Huge Respect for Mick, never any drama, always on top of his game as a player, older wiser and has been around long enough to be inspired by all the greats, an awesome guitarist in his own right, looking forward to hearing his solo project, I have a feeling it will be more of a Blues based hard rock sound from which he was schooled.

[@Rushwrather]

He’s literally amazing, I could listen to him talk all day🖤

[@nikkisixx569]

@Rush Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

Excellent video EB! Very inspiring to hear Mick commenting on his work; great tone! Thanks!

[@johnbruce4003]

Been a huge fan of Mars for 32 years. When Decadence came out in ‘91, Nikki and Mick were on the radio and I’ll never forget Mick said he’s never been on the cover of a magazine by himself. The DJ said no way that can’t be true. And Mick said you show me one bud. Truth is, he probably still hasn’t. People didn’t started speaking highly of Mick until he came out in their autobiography the Dirt and admitted his back was fucked up. Personally, I hope he lives forever. His music certainly will.

[@steveb817]

Motley fan since the 80s here, around the time Girls came out, I used to buy the metal magazines every week, or month, and I remember one of those magazines mentioning that he had Ankyolosing Spondylitis. Don't remember which one, but I didn't know what his condition was (no internet yet), just it was a strange name.

[@antimatter2380]

I'm a bit late with a reply but I have the Guitar World issue June 2014 where he is the only one on the cover. Not sure if it's his first or not, but he finally made it for their farewell tour.

[@michaelfredericks3005]

Fantastic video. Mick is still the man and his sound is fantastic. He was the backbone of Crue as his playing was awesome. Can't wait for the new music.

[@sleevelessace]

man that guitar has seen hell! i love how damaged it is and mick still uses it ...a musicians connection with there guitar is something that cannot be explained its more then love

[@lonelostlonesome]

Mick: “I’m not gonna reinvent music by any means” Also Mick: *Reinvents music by any means*

[@George-wx5rt]

this

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

How did he reinvent music?

[@r4v3nner]

@@jeremyrafuse5330 80s hair metal riffing and soloing style

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@r4v3nner you mean EVH?

[@r4v3nner]

@@jeremyrafuse5330 nope, mick mars was inspired by Van Halen (I think so, not sure) but he made a significant impact in hair metal

[@SLPCamaroLT]

Amazing guitar player Heart and soul as well as technique. Very humble and doesn't claim he's the greatest guitarist. Doesn't let the fame go to his head A true musician and artist. Plus the fact his guitar motives him to keep moving and living his dream despite his medical condition. Keep strumming Mick all your fans love you.

[@aeaugh9171]

This man can play a riff exactly how it was on the album.

[@ShutTheMuckUp]

Probably because they're HIS riffs... What a stupid comment. lol

[@rodrigogutierrezdiaz5483]

@@ShutTheMuckUp not so stupid having mind bands like dragon force

[@ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣΝΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-ψ4δ]

Just came across this clip, and man I got goosebumps!!!! "The moment you stop learning, you might as well quit". This is the most inspirational talk in a while , Mick is a life hero

[@pickolascage1283]

I always thought of Mick as a heavy metal Chuck Berry- some of the most memorable riffs in modern rock n roll. No matter what he plays, it sticks in your head- that's what separates him from most of his peers.

[@mikefay4323]

Mick Mars is THE MOST underrated guitarist. So cool to feature him on here. I wish there more videos like this, about him. The only thing that sucked about this video was it was too short.

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

Saw Mick with the Crüe years ago in Tampa at the amphitheater…. Nikki, Tommy and Neil we’re all over the stage in typical fashion but I stood there in the 5th row absolutely transfixed on Mick and his left hand. So rock solid and cool. He shot me a smile midway through the set… definitely one of my best live concert moments!!!! 🤟🏻

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

This is probably my favorite video on KZbin. Mick’s tone here is INSANE!

[@rosewoodfretboard]

Agreed. Mick Mars is a criminally underrated guitarist. The depth in this interview does not surprise me. He always struck me as the George Harrison of heavy metal -- the quiet, more introspective, more musically curious and adventureous guitarist of his age. Always searching, always fine-tuning, always refining. Long live the Man From Mars!

[@dbjack7022]

"Criminally underrated"? Don't cry, princess

[@elimarsilvanikock7818]

mick mars legend, heavy sound there. awesome riffs.

[@jeffstanford6900]

His playing always had that cool “growl” sound that I just couldn’t figure out. I can’t think of another player who has it. I’ve tried different amp and distortion combos but I guess and they say “it’s all in the fingers “

[@Suappimies666]

Jeff Stanford i think that it is the Mick playing style, huge amount of different amps, handmade pickups and hotrodded amps

[@HoseTheBeast]

Yeah you can definately hear Micks tone change a bunch from the early crüe albums to the later ones. For Dr. Feelgood they had a full wall of amps that they used to get as big of a sound as possible. And when they ran out of the marshalls they even took the clean Fender amps and stuck screwdrivers through them to make them distorted😂 just a fun fact

[@arcgamer8688]

I tried recreating that Harley engine growl of his guitar. I think you can get pretty close by using a fender strat(prefferably with humbuckers,but mine has single coils) with a marshall amp on pretty high gain,but not max, and a distorsion pedal also with pretty high gain. It sounds close and i can hear that growl and that "sparkle" that 80s guitars had.

[@FirstLast-jl1wc]

One of the things he does is instead of stringing his guitar normally, he basically puts two e strings instead of a normal sixth and fifth string, and then tunes it up to normal, but that string thickness gives the guitar a much heavier sound. so basically get a pack of ten gauge and get an extra e string.

[@jeffstanford6900]

First Last thanks! l like that idea. I think l will give it a try. Ive recently been using a wound g on my Acoustics and l am really liking it. I know most seem to prefer an unwound G, but l like the feel and especially the sound. And l am actually wanting to try it on my electrics. Thanks for the great idea!

[@liyaandinnamay2501]

Mick Mars is a living legend. A monster of iconic riffs and solos. When he bursts into his aggressive solo something happens. He can easily steal the spotlight. He's a musical powerhouse. He's got his unique incredible style, his tone and sense of rhythm is totally phenomenal. Though he's reserved on stage he's truly wonderful live. He always nails his raw driving solos to a tee! He's one of the kind! Mick is a huge inspiration to me. Every solo of his is hauntingly beautiful, riddled with magic. It's such an honour to live with such musically talented and down to earth guy. Besides agonising pain, health issues Mick still goes strong, doing his favourite thing. He's a real trooper.

[@nikkisixx569]

@Liya Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

[@elbowsout6301]

Mick you rock! You are a legend! Thank you for all that you have done.

[@VqVick]

If it wasn’t for this man, I don’t know how Motley Crue would’ve turned out. The right man, at the right time. They lucked out with him for sure.

[@mrmisfit635]

Mick, I love your tones and textures. Mick America Great Again!

[@SSSotre]

Wow. I thought i had seen the gayest comment on KZbin before. I guess i was wrong😂

[@henrystewart3882]

Adan A. I hate to be that guy but I think gay isn’t quite the word you’re looking for, maybe shitty, but not gay you know

[@Cigarsnguitars]

Have not been a huge fan of the Crue but I have much respect for this man, especially given his health issues. That has not limited his creativity and his inventiveness on guitar. I bow to you sir. Prayers for healing. ❤️🤘

[@johnw5734]

Mick, your work over the years has been fantastic. You're a guitar player's guitarist. Thanks man.