John 5 (MOTLEY medley), Dallas, TX 2-'24

[@harolddeschenes4640]

I have to give this to Mick Mars, he composed so many great riffs. He's got all my respect. However, hearing them played by John 5 is an amazing audio experience. He plays this stuff flawlessly and I also know why these riffs sound so good in this video... It's simply because Vince Neil is not there to ruin everything.

[@scottdaughtry6740]

Further proof that Mick Mars is underappreciated. Its one thing to play a collection of licks, but another altogether to create them

[@Faven2011]

I didn't really ever like the band much. However as a guitar player myself. Mick had some awesome rifts, he is the reason the band was a success imo.

[@SixStringJoy]

Yeah, those are some killer riffs for sure.

[@joho0]

Fort Lauderdale would never have become Fort Liquordale without Mick and the Crue.

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

Very, very true! I’m a touring drummer and can nail Rush, or whatever, but I’d probably suck trying to create an original part, in fact I know I would.

[@avolite719]

It still bothers me that John 5 is in motley now. From a business point of view, career step, and the chance to honor the ONLY guy who is/was a REAL musician in a otherwise shitty band ... yeah, I get it. But John is EASILY one of the best guitarists in this genre who can stay clear of being a hired gun and continue, on his own, to clown so many other over-hyped musicians from almost any genre of music without trying to turn it all into a contest or with any hint of intended malice. A fine example of someone who is highly respected and yet under-appreciated. Had the pleasure of working on a tour he did with another band and got to watch/listen to him daily as he showed up early for sound checks and noodle around with his guitar and then do this impromptu hour-long Bluegrass music jam by himself to warm up ..... the guy is flat out amazing. Full stop.

[@thetrentmeister]

I think it’s great that a musician like J5 is honouring Mick Mars and playing his stuff so respectfully.

[@bobduncan9015]

Wasn't Richard Ramirez the Night Stalker?

[@horhaythegreat5495]

Not only that. But John 5 plays em perfectly. Self taught. John 5 is an amazing guitar player. I don’t think there is anything he can’t listen to once & play. His own music is gold too.

[@joeclark7082]

WOW, that was awesome and it shows how awesome mick mars was

[@spenceremmons6200]

Couldn't help but notice the evh head on the stage❤

[@FlyPiper14]

It’s got the tone that plants crave 🤘🤘

[@craigwilliams8375]

Crazy cool skill , and highlights what a genius Mick Mars was as well . Loved that ❤

[@MarkCorbin_XiV]

Love this guy, not as much as Mick, but man what a replacement they could not have chosen better.

[@saltyassassin]

100% agree

[@stevenkriese3998]

Another amazing performance by John5!!!

[@jasonbates2687]

I love both John 5 and Mick Mars but honestly this type of stuff seems beneath him. And yes I have seen Motley Crue live.

[@billyhuesman-gv3ko]

He is Awesome, saw him in Harrison Oh, few weeks back Definitely a Virtuoses,,, very clean sound

[@HocusPocus6969]

Promote this dude to John 6 already. Heck, John 7 for that matter

[@craigmaubach664]

Crowd sounds better than Vince Neil

[@bobduncan9015]

The stage couldn't hold John and Vince at the same time - or Vince by himself.

[@craigmaubach664]

@@bobduncan9015 😂

[@DavidGatto]

What a treasure John is, allowing us a window into the past - Mars could play that axe mean. I remember the release of the first album(s) blew us away.❤

[@Tony-h8r]

Shame he doesn't sing ....

[@benjaminbaird9303]

When you hear Mick's parts played by another player you realize how much h Mick Mars is about good music

[@angusorvid8840]

I'm not a locking trem fan but damn, that red Floyd looks really cool! Love the red DiMarzios as well.

[@josephray7750]

Mic Mars rules.

[@kevinkayrouz]

John 5 is just simply the best guitarist of all time hands down the best guitarist he honors the songs of all that he plays any genre country included

[@daverreich]

I just got into his playing when he was playing vanhalen during an interview. Not many players around that good that I know of. Eddie was best in my opinion and nobody will replace him. John 5 is in my top ten and it’s a good top ten. Great melody!

[@2216sammy]

@@daverreich John 5 worships Edward .

[@frankbreuer8849]

What a sound ... holy fkuc .... how long do his tubes last? 3 hours max ... Very hot

[@aurthsmith3795]

Home sweet home goosebumps 😂

[@dennistuinei7150]

This awesome! I love these riffs and super dig how clean and accurate John 5 is. His timing his world class.

[@TheDmanMA]

thank the baby jesus for MICK

[@saltyassassin]

A Tele with a Floyd! Awesome!

[@daverreich]

I don’t think i’ve seen that before but I would love a Floyd on my Kramer.

[@iaov]

John 5 may very well be the best guitarist alive today.

[@daverreich]

Don’t forget George Lynch

[@PeteBreen]

I think that's the thing with John5. Note-for-note perfection, but the timing is completely, insanely accurate. Thanks for the video!

[@shanemcconnell1736]

Did John 5 hurt his neck? I see he has a neck brace on !

[@billybreeze190]

Buy a John 5 Telecaster, it'll become your favorite guitar.

[@deanjacobs6693]

Nicky Sixx tech always plays Backstage,while nicky bops around on stage

[@heathrow1428]

Mick!!!!

[@Pegasusrock1]

great to hear those riffs played with a real live band

[@jenniferwineman1669]

No one does it better 😊

[@kenb9514]

Mcmyers was from Indiana Backyard from Michigan Trust me mcmars is bad a** A lot of bad a** artist Game out of the East

[@Fox250R]

Is this guy replacing mick?

[@johnaustin6673]

Mick was an amazing guitarist, and influence.

[@bradharvy13]

Nikki can't play anyway lol

[@Ryanbaggarly]

I was here. I have lots of videos on my channel also of John5

[@anime-de4jg]

Very❤good❤spesial❤john5❤❤❤❤❤

[@scottm7341]

Where can I get a 'guitars, tits, and monsters' Tee shirt?

[@thatdirtyninja5829]

is he not wearing in ear monitors? how is he able to hear himself playing?

[@Bryan-jd7os]

Pretty cool but i would have like to see and hear a couple more tunes.

[@roybatty5028]

JOHN 5 RULES!

[@ray80801]

kinda boring no singing

[@demonspoo]

Crazy like another lvl but the same Awesome

[@JonKorpi-o9w]

Glad he can imitate Mick 😊😊😊❤ ya Mick

[@noorvanm.p632]

Nice

[@MarcoAntonioLozano-b2k]

Now

[@MarcoAntonioLozano-b2k]

Let I’m 🤘🏼👍🏻

[@MarcoAntonioLozano-b2k]

there

[@merckxxxx]

オーディエンスが歌うの感動した！

[@kevinwilliams877]

Why play these songs on your solo tour? Do you really need the practice?

[@HocusPocus6969]

Fantastic

[@kenb9514]

So many great artists Throughout every state I'm from Michigan Trust me John 5 with Motley Crue Blows my mind

[@brianellinger6622]

idk dude,... how do ya fix trash like this?from robbin the poor and needy

[@JC-fm9ps]

Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.

[@brianellinger6622]

to steal from the poor and needy make you the lowest trash on earth cj,....@@JC-fm9ps

[@Busterhymen892]

5 does a better job of playing other players stuff than he does doing his own. Good cover John

[@jmabs5096]

John 5 does mick justice, but he don't have the down picking like mick used to have!

[@michaelrojas4080]

Mick Mars was not even the principal writer for Motley Crue. In the Feel Good album in interviews Mick even said Bob Rock even had to show him how to play a lot of those parts and especially the solos .

[@J.T845]

Amazing player but doesn’t fit motley.

[@619R3D]

Who dresses this goober???

[@mrski749]

Is he wearing a dress?

[@ericcaisse791]

He did ok but Mick was the master