Mick Mars of "Motley Crue" on "That MeTaL Show"

[@frankcastle5294]

Mick has a style.. a sound... a look all his own. He IS Motley Crue.

[@TranzparentMethods]

He DID come up with the name...

[@minnesotajack1]

Mick Mars is the man. Without him Motley Crue never would have made it out of the garage

[@abcwatch4281]

I think all 4 contributed a lot

[@tenbroeck1958]

Nikki was the writer, and the guy who came up with the image, album themes and all. Tommy Lee has always been a show by himself: rotating drum sets, swinging on Tarzan ropes above the crowd, playing piano and running to the drum set for those parts. Vince had that high range as a young man, and was charismatic as Hell. He always looked tan, because he is half Mexican, and had the platinum blonde hair - so he attracted busloads of gorgeous girls! Mick Mars gave them their own unique flavor. Had they gotten a 22 year-old Van Halen impersonator, or like a Warren DiMartini, they would not have been as much of a Hard Rock groove band. Mick bridged 80s Metal back to the 70s Hard Rock (aka Aerosmith, Rod Stewart & the Faces, AC/DC). Smokin' in the Boys Room and Girls were pretty hard but not Metal. Those songs made it fun to be a teenage guy with long hair in the late 80s, and I thank them for that. The early 90s, my college years were more Punk Rock because of Grunge. Nobody ever smiled. Everything was so frigin dark and serious. I got off the bus and went in the Army and music became sad and angry - no thanks. What a damned fun time to be young before the Godless 90s came in with no love or joy, just heroin and boo hoo "Jeremy spoken, booooooo hooooo". All the singers had chins that stuck out three feet, and they all killed themselves" Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, Chester Benningfield and several others. It was a big, boo hoo hoo festival crybaby addicts

[@ronaldshank7589]

I can see it now! Tommy, Vince, and Frank...oops! I mean..."Nikki"...still there in the Garage, rehearsing as a threesome...all of 'em in their 60s, wondering if they're ever gonna go out, and become famous! No Mick=No Motley Crue!

[@ronaldshank7589]

​@@tenbroeck1958Gotta agree with you, about the '90s. There definitely was a lot of gloomy music out there! Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam...and then, there were even heavier acts, like Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Type O Negative, White Zombie, and many other "Bands", that, although they were serious about what they did, they almost never smiled...or lightened up...at least a little bit!

[@davidmathes6730]

Mars has Ankalosing Spondikosis and Is absolutely incredible what he's be able to accomplish with such a debilitating disease, he recently said he this he probably has 7 years left to live, so he must feel his body telling him something, the world has been soo lucky he decided to pick up a guitar, as famous as he is, still way under rated in my book

[@BEETLEGUISE1964]

When Mick Mars showed up to 'audition' for a spot in the group, Nikki & Tommy knew right away that Mick was the guitar player. No questions asked...that legend is all you need to know about Mick Mars. Truly one of the most underrated guitarists in the last 50 years. This guy was and STILL IS what made Motley Crüe, Motley Crüe.

[@InfamousB9]

Watch the Dirt,if you haven't already

[@StoneyBlaser]

Read the book. I read The Heroin Diaries twice and The Dirt 3 times. The movie was a huge letdown & disappointment!!! I been a Crue Fan since I was 8 years old in 1983. Mom heard me singing Helter Skelter and was not thrilled about me jamming to The Beatles😂😂😂

[@teresasteele9094]

Hell to the yeah Motley Crue is Mick Mars founder and Who is the only reason Motley Crue is listened to today. ❤❤❤❤ Mick Mars A LEGEND

[@chickenbeek]

The Dirt was ok, as you would expect kinda hyped but followed at least the rags and sht we heard all those years. But yeah. Mick wrote some of the best riffs of our era, even though it really only\ lasted 3-4 years for me and then thrash and all that sht became POP, I still crank the first two -3 albums to this day on occasion. Too Fast For love is undeniable imo and Live Wire Riff is one of the best ever from Zepplin to Suffocation. Fkin love it, never gets old.

[@vegasdetroiter1]

We all love Mick. His solo album is amazing!!!!! Go buy it!!!

[@paprika8795]

he is the man.

[@rpmfreak9150]

It seemed like Mick Mars was the only guy in Motley Crew, who let his talent speak for itself. Goodluck man, and thanks for sharing your music with us.

[@lauralibby-campbell2474]

When people mention Motley Crue to me I think "What a distinctive voice Vince has" and fall in love all over again with the band. I wouldn't go public and say that Mick is the only reason people like Motley Crue. Mick was the last person to join the band...why would anyone say that Mick created and built Motley Crue?? I love Mick...don't get me wrong...but Mick isn't the first thing that comes to my mind when asked why I love Motley Crue.

[@mjc6131]

Micks guitar work and signature riffs were as important as any other aspect of MC. Actually, the weak link is probably Nikki sixx.

[@adriantomlin2902]

Exactly 💯👍!!

[@nassermokhtar6851]

@@lauralibby-campbell2474 Vince was the last person to join the band. Mick came up with the name and he encouraged for Vince to join the band. Yes it is true that Vince was why I listened to MC in the first place because I heard Kickstart Live In Texas but also because of Mick's riffs such as Wildside among others that's very hard to be copied. Since when was Mick the last person to join?

[@alexm5764]

@@lauralibby-campbell2474 Okay Vince had a distinctive voice back in the 80s on the records. But have you ever heard him sing live? Even back in the 80s he sounded acceptable at best. Mick's great riffs and guitar tone is what gives the songs that cool punch. Mick seemed like the most normal person in that band as well, not goofing around with every girl and getting DUI's or overdosing on heroin. And he also has an awful spine disease yet he still carried that band imo.

[@doreencharlie6694]

Mick gave EVERTHING to this band

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Mick Mars isn’t just a stellar musician, but a class act. Really solid guy.

[@mooch514]

Sure he took the money while he said they would never come back

[@BNatoAk]

​@@mooch514 and suing over future touring sales.

[@timturk1899]

Much classier, than these other comments. And much more knowledgeable and experienced. Legendary!👍💯🔥🔥🔥🎶

[@jamesmadison6650]

Of course he is a wild and crazy guy. But he seemed to be the foundation of Motley.

[@ampatrao]

One of the most underrated rock guitarists of all time. Just listen to Too Fast for Love from beginning to end and tell me I'm wrong.

[@wildstarchild6879]

I heard Nikki say once... Nick threw his ego in the backseat and just played from his heart! And I'm believe that sums him up! A lot of people through the years and said he's not that technical or he's not this enough or he's not that enough, but not everyone is malmsteen or Van Halen. Mick Mars is Mick Mars and I agree with most you guys that he made motley Crue sound!

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

For some reason he never gets a mention in "lists of great guitarists" maybe because his persona is wooden and not flashy like the others, who knows.

[@TranzparentMethods]

The MOST underrated guitarist of all time. His tone and delivery is unmatched.

[@joeygay7115]

Mick is one of the best guitarists and classiest metal guys ever! Seen the Crue 3 times and the guy just has the gift

[@johnbuntin7188]

Such a down to earth guy. The only real musician in the band. He carried that band for a LONG time!

[@metroulas]

I would say Tommy is definitely a real musician

[@fenner4117]

What a curious fellow. He seems so nice and decent - and so different from the other three. Hard to picture them together all those years.

[@peppino1961]

So much respect for this man Mick Mars. He toured for years with the pain and never seemed to back down, the man is a legend. He is the sound of the band.

[@lellegrolle9495]

I dont say motely crue i say Mick mars, he was my idol when i was a kid and he still is.

[@lizarrrdbeth]

It's the end of an era. I wish Mick all the best and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for the sound track of my youth. I wish he knew how much it meant to me. I walked the edge of the abyss and their music kept me from falling in!!

[@luthravin4774]

He knows…He knows

[@adambrockie8532]

Mick Mars is my favorite member of Motley Crue. He is the most underrated guitar player. I love my Mick! 1313

[@alittlebitgone]

I mean... he's great and all but lots of what you hear on the records is not Mick, he had plenty of studio help to lay down solos etc back in the day.

[@danielpacholuk9566]

"Not a big Motley fan, But the guy has probably the Best guitar tone i've ever heard!! Strait up!!

[@mCblue79]

What a freakin legend. Mick is the man 😊

[@gregoryprice7223]

Mick is the man!!!! very underrated gutarist!! He is the sound of the Crue!!!!!good luck Mick!!!! Happy retirement 🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥💕💕💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@deanwesbecker1046]

Mick is the soul of the Crue! John 5 can surely play the guitar parts, Vince can screech, Nikki can pantomime the bass and Tommy can do what Tommy does. But without Mick Mars they will be Motley Crue in name only!

[@stinky_nut_blast]

True, but nobody got it that Mick didn't play on the Saints album until the band confirmed it years later.

[@elisacastellani4054]

Too bad he is not a song writer

[@dcherradura2569]

Well said

[@foodog777]

John 5 and Mick share writing credits on 3 songs from The Dirt Soundtrack (2019). John supposedly did all the guitars.

[@nassermokhtar6851]

@@stinky_nut_blast No wonder the album sucked

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

loved Mick, always down to earth guy... hope everything works out positively between him and Nikki

[@drjag1155]

For sure this man was the spirit of the Crue ! I miss him so much 🙏😭

[@joshneuzerling8942]

"Motley Crue is done." Two seconds later... "well you never know what might happen".

[@alk3myst]

Mick's 100% rock and roll. I am sure he has had his antics, but he let's his talent shine for him.

[@Richard_Gatecliffe_Photography]

Was lucky enough to shoot Mötley Crüe on their final tour gig at Download. My first and last time seeing them. What a spectacle, and as for Mick Mars he truly is on another level.

[@jasontroglin8070]

This is why Mick is the man he was what made there band as great as they was

[@treff9226]

I'll always feel that the most important thing in hard rock and metal is the riff - Mick Mars IS Motley Crue🎸🎸🎸🎸. He is a professor in riffology. Thank you Mick!

[@sasysquatch7515]

Yes this…I’ve seen them 30 times at least, and I’m always waiting for Mick to come out, do his first lead part, make sure he’s good. I always worried about his health, the kind of pain he was enduring for us to hear him play. He’s just amazing, nothing but love and so much respect, Mick if you ever come by these comments, we all have nothing but love for you. I love Motley Crue, on your last show here, I was sitting in a spot where I got to high 5 all of you goodbye and you played home sweet home elevated in front of me, I mouthed goodbye, and I meant it. It’s all four for me, no new shows for me….

[@sethwalrod4190]

I have never loved Mick Mars till now. He is totally the hero of Mötley Crüe. He speaks truth and is very loyal to fans and people. The three of them still act like immature kids. LOVE YOU MICK! 😁

[@O_homem_que_ri]

I have been a a Crüe fan for many years. But it was only recently I realized how great a name "Mötley Crüe" is. Only Mick would come up wit this.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

Mick is the man.

[@jamescruz3255]

i wish Mick Mars the best , one of the best Guitarists to ever play

[@kevbev1524]

Mick efin Mars is the bomb, Love and huggs Mick 😊

[@shanebush2751]

Mick is a great musician and fantastic person. The other guys in the band are world class phonies.

[@pointnozzleaway]

NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS..........I Love Mick Mars.......Period ! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Themonkeychunkspunk]

Mick Mars- Killer player, killer tone - straight shooter- left CRUE with his head held HIGH!

[@blissx08]

Man, Mick is the man, man!

[@joshuagarland1369]

This interview is from 2014

[@darthvaper6745]

Yeah it's in the description

[@evelynwells-rk1ed]

Mick I hope you are doing better,I'm so sorry what you are going through my prayers are with you you are Phenomenal Rock ⭐⭐⭐⭐!

[@tarxan7669]

I’ve seen him live twice. You tell he plays his instrument cuz he’s the only one not basically dancing

[@lukekingsley4383]

You realize he can’t move right

[@blaineedwards8078]

He has a genetic bone disease and has trouble moving, it's very painful for him.

[@elisacastellani4054]

He can't move anyway. He is seriously ill

[@michaeln2097]

Hate to say that last show was mostly tape. I was up front and Sixx was the most blatant not even trying to hide it. He was never a great bass player anyway At least Mars was faking it better.

[@thefriedmind]

​@Michael N Listen to Mick's IEM. Mick definitely was not faking it.

[@brents.8972]

Saw them at the absolute TOP of their game on the Dr. Feelgood tour in Atlanta 1991 back when Vince could actually sing and that's all I need!

[@jamesharris4775]

Agree, that was their peak, I wouldn't see them now, their pathetic

[@Lemmon714_]

So glad that I got to see them for Shout at the Devil, Theater and Girls.

[@jameswoods4406]

I remember watching this on T.V and knew it wasn`t farewell tour.

[@qazzell]

Getting rid of mick is like getting rid of your engine in your car

[@thomasscott1614]

Mick is the coolest. I saw him at Ozzy and Van Halen concerts in the crowd. Just like Van Halen you want to hang with Michael Anthony. It's always the diamond in the rough.

[@stadlersingle]

Mick Mars🖤🖤🖤

[@doreencharlie6694]

Mick also isn’t a fraud, he was insisting to play LIVE on tour. That didn’t sit well with Nikki Sixx so Mick said It’s time I retire because he is a REAL MUSICIAN. That’s what started this whole thing!

[@theanticom4053]

I live in Brisbane Queensland. I am a British Metal head. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon, etc. My Wife and I went to see MC after Dr Feelgood was released. I was unusually silent after the show. When we got to the car, my wife noticed I wasn't saying much and asked why. I just couldn't believe how good Mick Mars was. The rest of the band were great, too, but far out man, MM's guitar playing was just brilliant. Not being a fan of the USA metal / glam thing, I was just in awe of his sound, style and precision. I will always remember how much I enjoyed it.

[@glyndwr15]

Mars is a truly great guitar player. I think he has always been on a different level as a musician than almost everybody else came out of the 80s metal scene.

[@PATMAN0910]

[0:43-0:48] Rush did it....they NEVER said it was a farewell tour.....but everyone [Rush and the Fans] knew it!

[@arnoldomartinez1245]

Mick gave it all to rock.

[@TruthMan1234]

Vince, Nikki, and Tommy owe EVERYTHING to Mick Mars . He can prove it and sue them to the poor house .

[@brandonholmes8655]

Mick is a "less is more" guitarist. Doesn't need to be flashy and doesn't need to overindulge. And anyone who's seen Mötley Crüe play 'All In The Name Of" live knows Mick can hang!!! Keep it going, Mick!!!! 🤘🏻

[@fireinthepentagram]

I love you Mr. Mars...so much respect sir!

[@cccheeks8819]

Mick is a GREAT Guy, CLASS and FLASH!

[@dadweebs]

legend. Most underrated musician in the universe.

[@rocker4life989]

Mick Mars aka “the wall of tone” Motley ain’t Jack without this cat. He is the “sound”.

[@univibe23]

The Cream is one of the few bands whose Farewell tour was indeed their last. I won't count the reunion gigs they did as a bonified tour and besides those shows were decades later.

[@rickdelillo9980]

God Bless Mick Mars. Cheers & Peace.

[@j.d.7208]

Rush was so classy they didn't tell anyone

[@pdxpete48]

Mick needs to release the tormented genius solo album and kick some ass. Mick made the sound of Crüe, I know Nikki wrote a lot of songs, but that Fender slayed the rock world.

[@teresasteele9094]

Damn right Mick made that Fender scream

[@kimberlysaffles9332]

Mick is awesome. Period.

[@vicktorv]

Mick is Motley Crue, Period.

[@jasonkentros1633]

The only member of the band with any integrity. He knew what would happen if they came back, and MC has become exactly what they all claimed they never wanted it to be.Even Vince, who can't sing a full sentence anymore, took shots at bands who kept going for too long.Glad Mick finally put his foot down and left this 💩show, it's just a shame that Nikki Shitt had to take the low road and attack Mick in the press. He doesn't deserve to have Mick's face tattooed on him.

[@niccolodimeglio585]

Always the smartest one, the funniest one and I think the only one who always really cared about the band (and not only about the money)

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

And the only one with talent

[@eyellgeteven9928]

@@goodmorningsundaymorning4533 And the only one I have respect for.

[@Stratman-k6n]

Brilliant bloke brilliant guitarist.

[@RobertSmith-lw2bx]

And here we are in 2023 and they’re touring.

[@patton303]

As a drummer I love Tommy Lee’s playing. But Mick is by far my favorite guy in Mötley Crüe.

[@don.richard8823]

Mick Mars is #1 of motley Crue! 🤟🏻💀🎸And a great guitarist!

[@ron3676]

Motley Crue was at the TOP of there game many years Ago,, About When the DR. FEELGOOD ALBUM CAME OUT.

[@ninibearrr]

1:49 if only they'd listened to mick

[@shannonST9666]

❤️ Mick Mars sooo talented 🎶❤️

[@DominickChirchirillo]

I've seen a lot of bands "last shows", Earth Crisis in Syracuse NY, Los Crudos in Chicago IL, The Bollweevils in Chicago, etc, and it felt special. But then they all get back together and play more shows a few years later and it makes is a lot less special. I wish bands had the integrity to actually end when they say they would like Minor Threat.

[@williamreiser3118]

Mick Mars You were one of the very Is main things in Motley Crews sound Without you it's not Motley Crew

[@batphink2655]

I stand with Mick 1000%.

[@berlin_berlin_11]

Wisest man from the Crue

[@caribman10]

I was a really big Crue fan. That guy you heard hollering "MOTLEY F+CKING CRUE!" at concerts. Then they pulled that crap move of "guaranteeing" that they wouldn't tour again, but touring again. Now they want to re-cut the Motley Money Pie and eliminate MIck? " Screw 'em.

[@suewatson9153]

Love ❤️ you Mick Mars. What a cutie. I want to hug him.

[@markharc7615]

Mick is a cool guy. Great player who did his own thing too.

[@777jones]

Mick looks pretty good! Wishing him the best

[@JohnnyRingo.44]

Mick Mars is motley Crue

[@MikeGervasi]

He was dedicated and the guys tried to shit all over him. Well now they know he's not going to be pushed around. He's a Rock Warrior.

[@chad5240275]

What a class act, stand out man! He's just saying what it its!

[@danthemancushecan]

Mick is the only man with talent in that band of adult children.

[@lopear111]

I think Tommy’s a good drummer, altho I’m no expert… but YES, he’s perpetually 12yrs old.

[@scott7521]

He was always the most likable of the band IMO.

[@bondalero0074]

Give them 🔥Hell🔥 Mick!#TeamMick#MotleyCrueFan#🎸🤘🏻🔥❤️✨

[@johnanderson8010]

Mick Mars is the man of truth.

[@tonevicar-fr5gh]

Don't know much about Mars, or the band. I can honestly say I can appreciate his honesty in not wanting to continue. The general public has NO idea what it takes to continually perform at that level. I can only imagine the stress, hassle, and crazy lifestyle they have lived.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

Agreed. And with the medical problems Mick has to live with, I'm surprised he was able to continue as long as he did. You also mention the crazy lifestyle.. These guys were probably a blast to hang out with back in their day!

[@anthawks9374]

Mick mars is a BADASS GUITAR PLAYER

[@t-bone8378]

Mick's great ❤ he's the best ! 👌🤘🤘

[@mikestarfas6725]

He's so awesome

[@LeafMobbMusic]

Long live Mick Mars, the uncle of Darkness 🤘

[@heavydude7474]

Poor mick hope he works things out with motley crue and gets his full share 2023

[@grey_wulf]

MIck Mars was/is my fav in MC.

[@Michael-cr2rn]

Mick Mars is a class act Metal God

[@rustrlegghorn]

Love you Mick!!!

[@hmmmwhatever]

Slayer hasn’t came back after their last show…

[@DirtyMikeTM]

Mick is and always will be the heart and soul of Motley Crue. Keep on rockin Mick

[@rocker4life989]

Wtf?, where have I been. I had no idea that metal show was back! Hell yeah! 🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@Kguy2023]

He is the smart one to stay done for good

[@connormurphy7684]

All Love for Mick Mars❤