"John 5 Guitar Solo & Smokin/Helter Skelter/Bop Medley" Motley Crue@Atlantic City 2/11/23

John 5 Guitar Solo and Rock N Roll pt 2/Smokin in the Boys Room/Helter Skelter/Anarchy in the UK/Blitzkrieg Bop Medley, Motley Crue, Etess Arena, Hard Rock Casino & Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, February 11th, 2023, World Tour with Def Leppard, 2nd show with brand new lead guitarist John 5

[@MikeBiscuits27]

Looks like a Crue cover band was playing a bar and John 5 jumped up on stage for fun and just melted everyone's faces

[@reginalewis9680]

😂😂😂

[@MasterSumai]

Yea, but the cover band vocalist would definitely sing better than Vince!

[@SpookyRedz]

Motley is so lucky to have John 5 dude is a guitar genius

[@phayes5847]

John 5 looks like he's been there all along. Motley crue is lucky to have him in the band. My thoughts and prayer go out to Mick Mars

[@benfields7707]

We said my friend

[@chrisi123]

he does not fit at all.....he is no bad ass, he is a schoolboy

[@benfields7707]

John 5 is a bad a$$

[@00TheAnswer00]

He brought them back to life

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

not really he is lucky to be in that bandm he is a career B leaguer

[@JT-wb9hl]

Glad they picked John 5. Mick will be missed. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to him.

[@Bloomcycle]

John is the only member who doesn't have to suck in his gut 😂🤣😂🤘

[@deansley174]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@rrf6747]

Neil and sixx look bad

[@hdmf]

Because his guitar is covering it.

[@hdmf]

@Jim Lahey Yes.

[@hdmf]

@Jim Lahey I fixed it for you.

[@mduke8817]

Ive seen John 5 attend 2 Buckethead shows. Just a regular guy going to a concert. Very humbled.

[@knockemdeadkid654]

That little snip it of 'God bless the children of the beast" that John5 mixed in was epic.

[@danruddy8752]

It really was..GO JOHN 5 GO

[@knockemdeadkid654]

@@danruddy8752 He meshed them together. 100% He played 'God Bless" no doubt about!

[@slydog75]

None of the crowd seemed to recognize it! I was like "WTF"?!

[@knockemdeadkid654]

@@slydog75 My thoughts exactly, these new Crueheads; smh. Not lost on me was that it was an obvious nod and tip of the cap to Mr. Bob Deal, being the only solo song credit he ever got on any of the albums! Top notch, Mr. 5.

[@danielflaherty5976]

Yes it was

[@stevejames2234]

John 5 is a rocker, but he will tell you his roots and influences go back to when he was young, and from watching Hee Haw. He is one hell of a country picker as well. He can play any style. If you are not strictly a metal head, check out his chicken picken clips as well. So versatile!!!

[@danielthatcher5345]

Junior Samples BR549!😂

[@rodjohnon4950]

I'm loving this. John looks like he's having a great time.

[@mynamejosh5536]

I love it. John5 looks like he's having a blast and that's what it's all about 🤘🏼

[@matthewlewis281]

John 5 is pure class and a serious bad ass on guitar. Great addition to the Crue

[@justchillin6599]

1000%!!!!!!!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he's a B leaguer

[@MainPrism]

​@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle dude get a life...

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@Byron schuetz I have life do you think I'm channeling from thr dead,,be smarter. I think the issue is you wish you lived my life , instead of being weird about commrnts.

[@MainPrism]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle dude you're moving from comment to comment talking trash on John 5. I'm not the one with a problem that clearly wants to be someone else. If I did it sure af wouldn't be you. You can't even speak English in a way that makes sense.

[@Devious480]

John is great but mick was the soul of motley....

[@iamdevilboy5976]

No question about it, John 5 is amazing, but Mick is the unsung hero of Motley Crue.

[@kinkinmyslinky967]

Mick has some of the nastiest, grittiest riffs in rock.

[@iamdevilboy5976]

@@kinkinmyslinky967 absolutely 💯 the moment, you hear a Motley Crue song and you hear, Mick’s signature guitar 🎸 sound, you know who it is.

[@crisscat2006]

Mick is out, let's support this version of the band

[@iamdevilboy5976]

@@crisscat2006 we’re aware of it and I got no problem with this version of the band, John 5 is a killer guitar 🎸 and fans have been receptive towards him.

[@netacid11]

Love seeing John smile. Saw him the first time back in '94 with Red Square Black. Phenomenal. Saw him years later with Manson and he looks much happier now! So Awesome.

[@boneshakercrane7869]

I love motley crue& i love john 5 love the way he gets into the songs& moves his hips

[@capcitydw]

John 5 is a awesome guitarist And I love his style and he can pretty much play anything, On the other hand Mick is one of a kind And he has his own way his own style that no one can copy

[@scottbyers33]

It's like John 5 has been in the band for years, I'm happy to have seen Mick play one last time in Pittsburg last summer, #CRUE4LIFE

[@TheCOZ]

My man J5 puttin' on a clinic. That transition from RnR part 2 to Smokin' was smokin'.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Vince looks pretty good. Very spry. Love the auto-tune too. That always sounds so natural.

[@craigrudolph3819]

I was at both shows in Atlantic City and right up front for the 2nd show......The boys still ROCKED THE FUCK OUT !!!!!! John 5 was awesome....

[@モコ姫-r3c]

I think John5 is trying to bring a new wind as a member of Mötley Crüe while still having respect and love for Mick. His playing is excellent and I would like to respect John5 as a new member of Mötley Crüe. And I was very happy to hear him play in Japan!😊😊😊

[@sweetsally1313]

As always, amazing footage & sound. Thank you!

[@glennh.2573]

Footage yes but sound I don't think so or maybe music is OK vocals still suck

[@BUDDYVARGAS]

5 brings a killer new energy to the Cru ! They look like they're having fun not "working"

[@leeannhamrick8422]

Agreed. John 5 is a virtuoso who truly brings new life to the Crue. Love MM, but Mick has to do what is best health. Who knows, we may see MC in the future with both shredders!

[@loriwalton6846]

I miss Mick but love John 5

[@DrexelSpivey-qt5zb]

Considering the more percussive riffs he has to play for Zombie and Manson (which still make some awesome tunes) I think it's cool for him to let loose and show people who might not know... that he's one of the greatest guitarists on the globe. A true master of his craft. And from what I hear he's the most humble people in music

[@zuruck1]

Awesome to see John 5 get a good gig like this. Guy is a monster.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

he is a B eaguer, they could have brought in any professional guitar player, I mean we all remember when they went after Jake e Lee

[@zuruck1]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Well I disagree that J5 is sub par. Lots of great guitarists out there, I appreciate J5's knowledge of his instrument and past musical influences. Different strokes for different folks, who should they have gotten do you think?

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

John 5 is so great. I thought the era of the new guitar hero was over but apparently not. That white head-stock and finger-board is very cool, too. I think Motley were pretty lucky to get this guy. He was a star in his own right, without them.

[@pussyhigh]

To say that John 5 has more talent than the rest of that band combined is the understatement of the year lol.

[@Nordman74]

There was only one Man in Black and that ain't Nikki Sixx.

[@tatortot1542]

No argument. John5 is the only mechanic that could....... 🤙🏼🙌🏼

[@felicecolella6077]

Agreed

[@BrianKills73]

Johnny Fuckin Cash bruh!!

[@jimmyjames7946]

Ladies and gentlemen Mr Johny Cash!! 🤟🤟

[@bradleymorehouse7462]

"Lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be!" Yeah, Johnny Cash was the man.

[@DanAtEXIT]

John5 is a real 10 filling in for Mick. Didn't think it could be done. #CRUE4LIFE

[@billysunday7507]

CK plays basic rock guitar....J5 is a guitar god.

[@oaktowndimond668]

​@@billysunday7507yet has J5 written any riffs as iconic as mick? Nope...

[@WolfRun59]

John 5 is soooo AWESOME. GUITAR LEGEND!

[@wolfgang4136]

Great guy and player. Best choice for honoring Mick Mars. Keep the train rolling boys👍👍👍👍

[@Idontlikethatshit.]

John 5 makes it look so easy

[@treypayne43]

Wow they fired on all cylinders 🤟Vince sounded fantastic!! And John 5 that dude kicked pure ass!!!!! So great to see him with CRUE 👍

[@eoinjames4018]

First time anyone has looked forward to Vince coming back out to sing

[@phantoms-yy5jv]

Bwahahaha 🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@deedeeyoull4221]

I AM IN LOVE WITH U MR JOHN FIVE

[@michaelspiccinini]

This was an awesome show I’m so glad I was able to see this show

[@philipduff8788]

John doin a Little buckethead there

[@jaaronfletcher]

Am I the only one who heard him stick a little God Bless the Children of the Beast in there?? That piece is very, very Mick. MICK.

[@justinroe9271]

I heard it too. Until I saw your comment I thought I was just hearing things.

[@jaaronfletcher]

3:40

[@andthatsalliknow]

I was scrolling the comments to see if anyone else noticed!

[@hellolemons7340]

John is just such a perfectionist and has great respect for crue. Loving it.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

That's the best I've heard them sound in ages, especially Vince. He doesn't sound great but he's doing better at least. And it would seem that even Nikki is actually playing live.

[@detroyt232323]

One of Detroit's finest 😎🎸

[@karitafischer9989]

My buddy Sixx, Five and Tom. Times change, lyrics change 🥹

[@MrBostonrobb]

I just can't do it without Mick...

[@chicobrutalguitar]

I agree, and will add, that I can't do it with present day Vince Neil. They should have stayed retired, because in my opinion, they're destroying their legacy, continuing to play as Motley Crue. Micks sound, tone and style is what made MC what they were.

[@captinundies6049]

I am with you John is better then this. He deserves a better band to play with.

[@leeannhamrick8422]

John 5 is a phenom! LOVE him wherever he plays. And he's so fan friendly too. We love you 5!

[@captinundies6049]

@@leeannhamrick8422 john is wasting his talent playing with these jackasses.

[@calicocookietv7994]

Yeah they fired the wrong guy. We all wanted Vince out not mick

[@thedronedownunder3919]

That band better be paying J5 top dollar! So, so lucky to have a man of his crazy talent.

[@metalmaiden6882]

That was awesome, then Vince opened his mouth.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

Master of the telecaster. Everything is better with John 5, cudos Crue on the pickup. Hope to see you in '23✌️

[@MassiveNeuralDamage]

Well the humbuckers help. I was, "how does he make those sounds from a Telecaster? Oh...." Still, a fantastic player.

[@iwillnotbesilent]

John 5 adds a touch of goth along with some truly amazing guitar. He has what it takes to be in Mötley Crüe. He's taking them in a new direction. Keep it going guys, and stay unfuckingretired! Cheers!

[@rafaelrc6463]

I have a really respect for Mick, but John is refreshing Motley Crue, the legend will continue, he is completely amazing!

[@holyssun]

John5 ❤❤❤

[@basilio5150]

Mick Sadly Missed and a Legend.....But John 5 what a player....in a class of his own...Godbless them both🙏

[@MarkCorbin_XiV]

I like Motley Crue, have for almost 40 years, I remember getting shout at the devil from my bro on cassette! Love Mick, my favorite member for sure, love em all, but Mick is my fav and I like John 5, been watching him on KZbin a bit now and he seems pretty down to earth. Good pick guys!

[@Ray-er7nd]

This is the first time I have heard of this CINCO JUANITO... I'M IN TOTAL AWW

[@lucristianx]

John 5 is up there with the top guitarists

[@squancherguy3937]

Wow! Vince sounds so great. Best impression of two dying cats in heat that I've ever heard! The really bad autotune glitches towards at the end was the icing on the cake

[@justsnifflesbutthead]

Motley Crue is lucky to have John 5 and I bet John has a lot of fun playing with them

[@jeffbanner4580]

I bet he gets bored he's there for the cash

[@oaktowndimond668]

​@@jeffbanner4580and he's a traitor to mick mars. Guitarists should band together.

[@markcapestro5390]

I hate solos at a show... absolutely HATE them. But John 5 IS a show. I saw him at a Zombie/Manson show a few years ago. The guy is amazing. I could watch him all day long

[@lewisderfuss7537]

You should catch him as a “solo” act. I’ve seen him twice and got a pick both times and even him taking my phone to record while he was playing. I saw him before the show and got a photo and we both got covid from the Sacramento show. 😂

[@romanromaniutenko6321]

I remember John 5 in MM! Its was cool time!

[@ryantinker8598]

Telecasters are the shit. Love that guitar!

[@setmefree2818]

He can never replace Mick! But he's the best choice. Kudos Crue!

[@g.joshuaking3763]

Diggin the God Bless the Children of the Beast!

[@AndyLi1977]

I remember seeing John 5 in a guitar magazine for the 1st time in the early 90s. Noticed his tattoo sleeves... and immediately thought of Motley Crue.... And here he is, after 30+ years, playing in Motley Crue.

[@robertgilchrist9211]

RobZombie must have really got under J5’s skin for him to leave and join V Meals and the MacNuggets. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Could be chasing money - but come on Man.

[@radarluv67]

Only one man in black. Johnny Cash!

[@jasonpetruzzelli3299]

Has his guitar up high like a ukulele 🤣 looking forward to them hopefully coming out to Australia

[@jimmymoz9140]

Like you know how to play guitar 😂

[@leagueofshadows]

Dude they were here with Def Leppard in November 2023.

[@spiderman0863]

I love the towel in John5’s head. Stunning look.

[@KevinRoadrageGarage]

He can play but Mick actually has his own sound

[@brianclaridy5805]

Who better to step in for Mick than John 5?! You really can’t compare the two because they’re totally different guitar players. 5 is pretty insane though. I’ve seen him 3 times on his solo tours and as a lifelong guitar player, I was floored.

[@ryanmcfall7725]

Mick would call that guitar diarrhea

[@merwynglynn]

Yes, he would

[@dgenerated]

That he would!. J5 is great in many ways, but one thing he lacks is "feel", which Mick had in spades!..

[@Takaichi666-]

@@dgenerated well let’s give it a chance and see what happens maybe it’ll get better

[@newyouketo]

Huge fan of mick Mars, he was one of my wanna be like guitar players in the 80's but John 5 can play circles around him. Wow

[@danomite22]

Man, they need to replace Vince!!

[@AlaskanRockstar]

Tommy And 5...........WOW!

[@JShadow6661]

This dude was born to be a guitarist. If you’ve ever heard him in interviews he talks about his guitars like they’re his children. Mans even pays for an extra seat on an airplane for his guitar lol

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

John 5 will really make the boys lift their game and get serious especially if they’re going to make a new album which they would be insane not putting Mick and John together in the recording studio omfg that would be insane 😂

[@RobWence]

You'll know for sure he'll bring his metronome with him

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

@@RobWence 😂

[@donaldrussell1127]

Wow...he can play with a towel over his head....long live the king Mr. MARS....#HIRED GUN

[@antdawg9758]

Looks like John has added some excitement to the show by running around and smiling.

[@Kronos5.6]

I recently went to the Crue concert in Omaha and I had no idea mick Asmara was not touring within Crue but by the end of the show I was so impressed with John 5. Incredible guitar player!

[@lordstatik3495]

John's Having Fun, I support Motley Crew 🤘

[@FuturesquashArchive4Concerts]

It’s amazing how they removed everything dangerous about Blitzkrieg Bop

[@gringochucha]

Same with Helter Skelter and Anarchy. Their versions sound completely castrated and weak.

[@FuturesquashArchive4Concerts]

@@gringochucha the album version of Helter Skelter is badass

[@gringochucha]

@@FuturesquashArchive4Concerts I think it's overproduced and weak. The original is a millions times heavier. Just my opinion. Peace.

[@negativeindustrial]

There wasn’t anything dangerous about that corny song in the first place.

[@robertalsup6959]

I have always hated that song!

[@phantoms-yy5jv]

Look at me! I can play with a towel on my head!! Totally amazing 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@jessebaseballny3700]

😂😂

[@jimmymoz9140]

You have any clue who J5 has played with you simp !

[@lindahawk787]

Oh Nikki 😳😝 funny I was at that concert that was in the movie the dirt it happened in my town haha the hotel scene, crazy stuff

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

John 5 goes through 5 picks a solo. Insane!

[@martyblack13]

I think it's bad ass John 5 is in Motley Crue! I'm sure Mick approves too!

[@darrensinnott2197]

DREADFUL!!!

[@lionelkirbyshire7683]

I like John 5

[@thejigisup215]

So impressive

[@gatorshd]

Sick

[@trevor69er59]

John, you didn't need to do the cover your head thing . . . I am a guitar player in my 50s ever since I was a kid and I have friends in their 60s who are guitar players and we all acknowledge you as a guitar prodigy. We love you!

[@michaelblankenau6598]

A little long in tooth to be considered a prodigy .

[@justchillin6599]

thanks for the vid brother killer!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mixhits9306]

I never, ever, EVER want to hear another arpeggio while listening to the Crue. Ever.

[@snapyourfingerssnapyournec6503]

lol I agree

[@andytitcomb9463]

Yea he should “read the room” not the place for super shredding, in fact lose the guitar solos all together, unless you need a beer.

[@jrusovich]

@@andytitcomb9463 Spot on. Shredding is laughable to begin with, just showy BS from a guitar player who can't write melody so he bloodies everyone's ears with a redundant arpeggio note salads. Mick Mars was MC. The others were just sort of there, honestly. And talk about a "singer" who needs auto tune and a few months at a gym. This is awful.

[@YoungManNihilist]

If only they were at least proper arpeggios instead of this silly shit.

[@mixhits9306]

@@YoungManNihilist Agreed. But again, NEVER within a 5 mile radius of Motley Crue

[@mrs.jamigammons7275]

He us paying respect to Mick period.

[@markhamblin8194]

I think it's funny when Crue purists hate on John5, it's like arguing over over which is better Spam or Ramon Noodle while your waiting for you steak and lobster dinner to be delivered to your table. It's just rock'n roll enjoy it for what it is, pure fun entertainment. But there's better music out there. Having said that I love both Spam and Ramon but I don't eat them every day.

[@AbrahamLeanin]

Ramen *

[@Chris-ey6rn]

I hope Mick Mars is taking care of himself and resting. John 5 is doing right

[@alanwoodwind5265]

How can Vince sing like that and smile? Dollars, lots and lots of dollars.

[@rjc7289]

He's smiling because he knows catering has a tray full of Twinkies and Dunkin' Donuts Bavarian cream doughnuts waiting for him backstage.

[@0509killer]

@@rjc7289 Oh Vince Meal....

[@caraotamolia1215]

@@rjc7289 😂😂😂

[@supernoah71]

Ha I was just thinking no disrespect to Vince but I'd rather see the singer from Steel Panther up there with Sixx, Lee, and John 5

[@mondochild]

@@rjc7289 don’t forget “fur pies”. But that’s only for them to know. Might be your girlfriend.

[@lindahawk787]

Nikki cracks me up, I remember at the stadium tour in Vegas this gal screaming give me that towel, he was wiping his sweat off , Nikki says I'll give you the towel it's just like the one I gave your mother 😳 so many years ago ❤️❤️😂😂😂

[@mondochild]

Ha ha that’s good one. Thank you. Only Sixx could say that.

[@davymike761]

John 5 is too much firepower for MC.

[@corvettemustang1]

nothin against john 5 but omg the trainwreck continues same shitty setlist too

[@1981CrueHead]

They never go deep into their catalog of music. There are some good songs on Shout, Theater and Girls and they never play them.

[@calicocookietv7994]

This world tour is gonna suck

[@michaelmccune9483]

John walked up to the mic and I think he realized it wasn't on if u caught that lol

[@747rotate]

You've got Buckethead and now Raghead!

[@ryandyer2719]

He is fucking awesome!!💯💥🔥💪🔥🔥

[@rollingedges9469]

John 5 is to guitar like Shaun white is to snowboarding.

[@Jason-jw2wc]

I love Mick, but The Crue couldn't have found a better player to replace him than John 5. He's one helluva guitarist.

[@jorgediaz229]

Best thing ever happens to motley bring in John 5