Mick Mars Spills THE DIRT on Motley Crue After Filing Lawsuit

Legendary Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars is spilling The Dirt on the band in a new interview after suing the group this week. Motley Crue has since responded denying they are trying to force him from the band.
Interview: variety.com/2023/music/news/m...
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[@RockFeed]

So now that we’ve heard from everyone, where do you stand on this?

[@treeherder2201]

Nikki seems to forget that there are musicians in the audience. I was 15 feet from him and he was 100% using a bass track. Tommy was too with drums but not on EVERY song like Nikki's bass parts. Mick was the only member really playing his instrument 100% of the time. As far as the money goes, those other 3 were CARRIED by Mick for 40 years and to my knowledge, Mick hasn;t been caught in a lie. Nikki and Tommy on the other hand, are both pathological liars and Vince should still be in prison for killing Razzle.....so I'll err on the side of Mick.

[@drivenmad7676]

If the industry retired these old bands maybe they'd find new talent. Instead of grampa using tape they might find the next Led Zeppelin.

[@CheapSushi]

On Micks side. He's the only honest person left in the band. The rest are just trying to milk whatever's left of it.

[@nirad6766]

Mars is the only true musician, imo. The others are posers.

[@TheNiteinjail]

Team Mick ...

[@OpenRoader]

When Vince Neil was involved in a fatal car accident, Mick Mars remained diligent and dignified. When Tommy Lee and Pamila Anderson were making raunchy headlines for their sex tape, Mick Mars made music. When Nicky Sixx died two figgen' times in 24 hours due to his own stupid drug abuse, Mick Mars held it all together. For 42 years that dude towed the line, was the voice of reason and played it cool. AND THIS is the way his band mates repay him. Disgraceful.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Ridiculous

[@rcg9573]

Yep. He was the only serious, dependable and talented musician in that band from day one. The band has always been Mars and 3 tag along not all that talented clown types from day one.

[@rcg9573]

True and how Neil did not do serious jail time for that was disgusting. But he went right on with his partying and drunken stupidity along with Lee and Sixx without missing a beat.

[@Metalcomedienne]

Agreed!

[@agrammie5668]

Mick was the glue for the Crue, the need to dial down those egos and do what’s right‼️ ❤MM❤

[@themadbassist795]

Mick is the only non clown in that band, I can believe what he’s saying! Long live MIck Mars!!

[@paulmazzola398]

Mick Mars came up the name for the band. Mick deserves all the money that is coming to him.

[@sallystrode288]

100%

[@x1ic1x]

That’s what happens when you don’t talk 😎 always the guitarists and bassists and drummers that never wanna be publicized have a lot to say lol until we quit bands 😎🤘🏼

[@josephfrager9325]

Motley Crue should’ve stopped touring after 2015. There was no need to tour again like they did last summer and now. Vince can’t sing no more and forgets the words. More importantly Micks health is way more important than him being on the stage in pain. Mick deserves everything that’s owed to him he helped create the band. Also if your gonna go to a live show you want a live performance not lip syncing or backing tracks or anything. Concerts nowadays are too expensive

[@ytr3488]

The mad bassist is the only clown in this room

[@Anidawehi]

He used his bank account to fund the band and he was the leader of the band in the music business. He named the band and that is rightfully his band. He wrote guitar and bass parts as well. Without Mick Mars there would be no Motley Crue.

[@user-ew3yt4kc1q]

Funding is one thing, but they were gonna make it either way, though Mick was definitely the man for the job with them. Nikki wrote almost all of the songs. I'm sure Mick played a part, especial the riffs, but don't get it twisted now. Everyone knew who the writer was since Too Fast For Love. Sad day in Crueville.

[@ninerfanmitch5157]

@@user-ew3yt4kc1q Dude get over it. As a crüe fan, you should be extremely disappointed in Nikki, not defending him. I grew up a crüe head/Nikki Sixx fan like you probably did. The only part that was true (in your statement) was that he wrote the lyrics to most of their songs. He couldn’t play any of the music very well for years. You have to accept that Nikki has destroyed the band’s integrity. Nothing about them is hard rock or heavy metal anymore. Just three OLD baterds out to make themselves richer, while putting out a sh!t product.

[@FoghornGreenhorn]

@@user-ew3yt4kc1q They would NEVER had made it without Mick. He was the only one in the band who had the common sense to keep it together. These guys are a bunch of hoods with little songwriting talent. Mick really did carry these bastards for years. Sixx was too wacked out on heroine to write anything through. You know Mick had to piece everything all together. Not saying they had no talent but they were bombastic morons without any direction, thats where Mick comes in, Orchestration!

[@Rjensen2]

Lmao, Mick's bank account? You can't be serious. 😂

[@FoghornGreenhorn]

@@Rjensen2 seems i remember a story about the boys stealing a guitar for Mick when they got started...

[@daverichards9141]

Mick is a legend, his guitar got me hooked. A true hidden gem and an under the radar guitarist. Stay strong mick!

[@andybaldwin168]

exactly what I expected but really hoped not. fuck em mick!!!!!

[@henrywalton5967]

I don't think any one in Motley Crue are under the radar 🤣

[@d.m.soucie552]

mick has been the quiet sober genius of motley, the man is been stricten with health issues, but still delivers. go mick you deserver all of it.

[@cmacdhon]

"genius"?

[@bryonkidder6199]

"Sober"?...lol

[@JinxxieNixxie_]

“Deservers”?

[@ronaldshank7589]

Mick Marrs is tougher, straighter, and BETTER than all three of the others combined! I'm on Team Mick, too!

[@BerserkersBattle-816]

Love your playlists ST is another favorite band. Mick use to drink vodka straight like water constantly. Now he's getting three shots of morphine a day for his chronic pain, I agree that he needs it but he's no angel. But yes MM is the best thing in MC and I picked up a guitar at 11 because of his riffs and solos on the first two albums. My first tape was shout my older cousin gave me when I was six years old and I listened to it constantly and Too fast for love was my second tape.

[@WastedJoey]

He MOST certainly carried the band! Team Mick all the way🤘

[@kizro10]

Most definitely. Had they done 4 solo albums, his would have been the best

[@sirfizz6518]

Dunno if his pockets are as deep as the others'...if needed, i bet fans would support him in that way...

[@p0ison_0ak33]

Amen 🤘 it sucks but if I'm paying to see a band live, I kinda wanna see them play their instruments 🤷 I've seen a lot of acts that are sloppy on stage (NOFX for example) but still deliver a hell of a show. 🤘

[@p0ison_0ak33]

​@@kizro10 Tommy Lee did go solo with that lame shit he did in the 2000s method of mayhem I think 😅

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

Not sure about that. Most songs are written by Nikki Sixx.

[@justinbartarm5143]

Those licks of Micks are iconic, he's an incredible guitar player.

[@alanfrechette5365]

Respect for Mick. Definitely the best talent of the band. The most humble and there is no MC without his signature guitar. He made there sound.

[@user-ne8dj8qc4d]

Yup that’s why he wrote all the songs. Most talented ? He didn’t write a damn thing

[@longshankdrills8799]

100% true !!!!

[@rockthesix1679]

Mick has always been the sound of the Crue. Tolerated way to much from the other members. His guitar playing was the key to this band.

[@ladyhonor822]

Yeah absolutely !!!🇺🇲🐰

[@rcg9573]

Yep, his guitar was the band. The other 3 always were and still are just clown types without much talent who tagged along.

[@thisistheshit4167]

RockTheSix Nikki Six created most of the music in Crue.

[@nomadz3358]

Yup there be no Dr. Feelgood all those great riffs, he wrote, Nikki can’t even play bass.

[@savannahpaige3670]

He was 10 yrs older.. Lol

[@klauswigsmith]

Any musician knows that Mick is the most talented of the lot. GO MICK!

[@OpenRoader]

ABSOLUTEY! Have you ever heard the name Nicky Sixx in the circles of "great bassist's? He fills the void and that's about it.

[@rcg9573]

@@OpenRoader Same with Tommy Lee. neither he nor Sixx nor Neil were ever all that talented. That band was Motley Crue because of Mars. Take Mars away and you never would have heard of Sixx, Lee, or Neil. That band has always been Mars and 3 clown types.

[@martinportelance138]

I tought Tommy Lee was a great drummer. And wasn't Sixx the main songwriter?

[@kurtdahle]

well musician wise definitely, nikki can wrote tho that's 4 sure

[@klauswigsmith]

@@kurtdahle Nikki can write good songs, yeah, I'll give him that, but as far as who knows and plays his instrument best? That's Mick, hands down.

[@Timmyfromphilly1994]

Without Mick there is no Crue. He was the heart and soul of Crue.

[@justthefacts6567]

Balderdash. Guitar players are easily replaceable. He was a great guitar player no doubt, but why should he get paid to be on tour if HES NOT ON TOUR? Love Mick but he's just being greedy here. He was paid properly throughout his whole career and still gets paid handsomely. But the crux of this lawsuit is he wants to continue to get paid for this current tour even though he's not on tour. Why would they pay him to NOT be there? Mick's legacy should be that of one of the the best guitar players to ever live, no where his legacy is one of a greedy old man that wants what's NOT owed to him. Maybe a gold digger GF?

[@tomhibbert3768]

@@justthefacts6567 No maybe more like he wants compensation for being the only live performer, because every one else is too incompetent to keep it together. They harp about touring and making money, but he’s the only one who’s instrument isn’t canned lol. And it’s a bit ridiculous to say the bands primary purpose is to “tour”. Just sounds like a pathetic money grab. Without Mick, they sound ordinary

[@lboss78]

My brother in law has Ankylosing Spondylitis just like Mick Mars and my brother in law is 45 yrs old and the horrible things it has done to his body and the constant pain he is in is truly awful. I don't know how Mick lasted touring this long. They need to band together and help this man out and pay him the 25% because of it was them in this situation they would want the same!!!

[@FoghornGreenhorn]

This only shows what losers the rest of the band are. Total narcissistic assholes.

[@elleserenayakagrannyofpens584]

I’ve been living with Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 38 years. I know the pain Mick is living with as well as the mental aspect of it. You hurt every hour of everyday. Mick use to play Les Paul guitars, but had to change to the much lighter Strat. This disease is not curable. All doctors can do is prescribe strong medications for pain. My doctor put me on time release Morphine. Even that didn’t help my pain. I have the upmost respect for Mick. To go out there night after night in severe pain to play the songs you enjoy. Let’s also not forget about the constant muscle spasms that come along with the pain. I feel your pain Mick. Don’t allow the other 3 losers take you for granted. You ARE Motley Cure.

[@joeyh9619]

Love everything he is saying !!!!!!! He is going to fight them. After 40 years he is finally speaking and they have woken a Giant!!!

[@ronaldshank7589]

He's a Giant that they never should've messed with, that's for sure! I'm on Team Mick, all the way!!!!!

[@RRDB92]

yeh but what y'all DONT realize is if Mick signed that '08 agreement and the band's lawyers present that in court, he already lost. I agree Mick should stay in the band and can at least do the studio stuff but idk if it can be done that way. plus they already hired johnny 5 as a full member now. AND if Mick is not physically touring with the band, he's not supposed to get ANY touring revenue from here on out.

[@RRDB92]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle ok but if Mick signed that agreement then he still already lost.

[@ninerfanmitch5157]

@@RRDB92 Hopefully he finds a way. He definitely deserves it. There is no CRÜE without all four members. They’ve sounded like sh!t (unfortunately) for years. Mick was the only member who really looked like a true musician that stayed true to his rocker roots. They are even worse without him. Sad to watch.

[@catseyesmidnight2889]

I stand with Mick Mars! I hope the fans do as well!! Mick we love you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@scottgray2858]

Mick always was the talent in that band. You never heard about him getting in trouble. He got arrested once, because the police thought he was Tommy. Never heard of Mick being drunk, starting shit, talking shit, none of that. I would tend to believe Mick over the rest of the Crue.

[@lowenbad]

Dude, it’s true. I am not a Motley hater, and I even own and love Shout at the Devil and Girls, Girls, Girls on vinyl, but Mick is the only true musician in the band. That’s just facts.

[@subg8858]

So the guy who wrote most of the songs isn’t a true musician?

[@doreenburgess5816]

Mic mars is awesome

[@dwightheath3043]

​@@subg8858 that would make him a lyricist. That doesn't make him a musician.

[@crunchyappetizer3000]

​@@dwightheath3043Lyrics which is apart of music... That's like saying "Mick is a guitarist, not a musician!"

[@JonesyTerp1]

@@crunchyappetizer3000 Lyrics alone are really just poetry. The writing of lyrics does not a musician make. Even writing lyrics along with some harmony is at best considered "songwriting." Musicianship is defined as an individual's skill with regard to playing a musical instrument or vocal performance. And that is the area where Mars was clearly the stand out in the group. His musicianship with a guitar was the band's backbone.

[@lifeofgaming6112]

Imagine being in a band with Vince Neil and being called the weak link😅😅😅 Can't be real

[@agustinjr.enriquez6238]

Motley without Mick is like a Corvette without its V8, also what’s the first thing you recognize when it comes to Crüe songs? THE RIFF

[@BPRIM3]

For sure. Running on 1 cylinder. Micks!!

[@trixdropd]

John 5, I love him; but his playing of the Crue sounds BORING and uninspired

[@crunchyappetizer3000]

And why do you stay? The lyrics to sing along to. Wouldn't be there without Nikki. And whose voice are you listening to sing those lyrics? Vince. The band isn't the same without any of them.

[@thatbme35]

Mick is the most underrated guitarist of the 80s. His riffs are solid AF.

[@thatbme35]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle yes I know sixx is motley. Mick is the street soul spice in the Crue sixx is just a farm boy that liked buddy Holly and had a Jewish uncle in the business. Zero soul and not really good at guitar or bass but a showman none the less.

[@Cesar_09_]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle why does it matter that he’s uncle is Jewish?

[@alexvergara1487]

​@@Cesar_09_You missed the point. Nikki had a UNCLE in the business, meaning he had connections in the music business and didn't have to grind like many other musicians and just got connected to higher ups to get a record deal.

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@Cesar_09_that’s a huge help in getting into the industry obviously

[@DevilSaint.TX.]

Mick wrote the riffs. They are nothing without the riffs.

[@crunchyappetizer3000]

They're also nothing without the lyrics and the melody within the lyrics. Or Vince's voice. Or Tommy's drumming.

[@metalhead7181]

Mick Mars is an old and wise man .he was a phenomenal guitar player for the Crue. Long live Mick Mars. 🇺🇲🤘

[@Robizoid]

Mick was always the heart and soul of Mötley Crue. Nikki may have liked to think that he was the brain, Vince may have been the voice is scratchy and worn out as it is and Tommy Lee… I don’t know what to say, the convicted bastard has more tattoos than brain cells at this point. Mick is A- number one!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Honestly…I doubt they’d have gone anywhere without Mars. He was always the middle man; forever attempting to keep the peace between a bunch of lost kids. The only adult in the room. I’ve always loved this band, but when I think of them, Mars stands out in my mind like a beacon; whereas the rest are akin to keychain flashlights…

[@joshuagrindstaff37]

Man, I know it’s not simple, but please take care of big Mick. He’s one of the most underrated guitar players of all time. The best Motley riffs can NOT be misunderstood!!!👽👽👽🤘🤘🤘

[@justthefacts6567]

He is NOT underrated, everyone knows just how awesome he is. He is one of the GOAT..

[@dougkeen1982]

Mick is the oldest in the band so I can believe he carried the band. He’s a great guitarist! He IS the band!

[@charlesdodson829]

Mick is one of the most underrated rhythm guitarist ever. He has great hooks and a good sense of melody. Listen to the deep cuts. And apparently, the only one that plays an instrument. He also seems to be the most sane. I'm with Mick.

[@pickerelrik9970]

Your correct!! Mick did keep them alive, one of the longest standing bands!!!

[@franksmith1144]

True that Mick, is bad ass

[@atex6175]

If he’s the rhythm who’s lead? Remember they are a 4 piece and he’s the only guitar player

[@adenpless5104]

You're aware that Vince is the occasional rhythm like in same old situation mick is the lead do some research man

[@funnyguy6686]

Rhythm?

[@excellentrecruiter5824]

Mick is one of the greatest metal guitarists who is not often recognized as such. He did carry the band, I always thought that. It looks funny/strange seeing John 5 playing Mick’s licks in Mick’s guitar tones.

[@atxlatin382]

Every time I think of MC, it's Mick's riffs that come to mind.

[@rkaylor5769]

Mick is the quiet pro. Nikki is creative, but Mick delivered.

[@Rjensen2]

In what way is Nikki creative? He stole everything... including his own name.

[@44long33]

Glad I got to see them a few times when I was a kid in the 80’s. Mick was always the guy that stayed out of the riff raff

[@jimlassiter749]

Mick should just record tunes with others in studio & be everywhere on others albums as a guest artist & co-writer & rake in the money while chilling at home in his heated recliner while still being one of the greatest guitarist ever....

[@lucindakrueger409]

AGREED.

[@charlesdubois6245]

as a die hard motley fan i can without even watching this video that mick is the primary reason they got anywhere

[@Bacchus69]

Every real fan knows no Crue without Mick. He is the driving force and heart and soul of the band.

[@myronbuchmeier6291]

true that for real

[@Gcssdvnkloiutesc]

Nixx was the heart and soul and Tommy was the driving force

[@ninerfanmitch5157]

There is no crüe without all four members. It’s as simple as that. Every real crüe head knows this.

[@justthefacts6567]

Oh ya? You might wanna check again, they are currently touring and sounding EXACTLY like they did with that greedy old man on guitar.. Maybe they should tell John 5 they can't afford to pay him & he's gonna have to play for free cause that greedy old man thinks he should be getting paid to play on a tour he isn't even on. Greedy Mick, your very greedy. You were paid well throughout your entire career, sorry but when you stop touring with your band, you stop getting paid too!

[@deadshot4245]

we wouldnt know who tommy nikki or vince were without mick infact carrying them from the first demo all the way to today basically

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Tommy was good enough he might’ve made a name for himself outside of MC, but Mick took the band to the top .

[@deadshot4245]

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 yep the only other talented member for sure

[@davidanderson-wn4ep]

Over the years I've come to respect Mick Mars. His riffs are extremely catchy and while he didn't have the shredding abilities of Eddie Van Halen he made up for it with consistent writing. Having said that, bands make their money on touring now, so does he expect 25% of their tour money? They don't pay me when I don't come to work. I assume he still gets his royalties from his part in writing their songs.

[@tkski7376]

They sold their music royalties

[@automnejoy5308]

This is a tough one. If he did indeed sign an agreement that he would forfeit his 25% if he quit touring, then I don't see how he can win this case. I think it really is deeply unfair, though, because he would undoubtedly continue touring if his body allowed it. The other 3 are not only younger, but have never had to deal with a debilitating illness like he has. They chose to get into endless amounts of trouble while he kept his focus as the only real adult, and toured again and again through debilitating pain. And it's HIS sound and mastery of guitar that defines Motley Crue more than anything else. So yeah, this is a really raw deal for him and I can't blame him for being angry and wanting to fight.

[@bevmiller4260]

Team Mick!!! Huntington Indiana peeps have to stick together. I have AS also. I know your pain. I don't know how you have done it this long. You are awesome.❤

[@jessicawhitney7424]

MIck did carry these clowns all these years. He did not resign from the band, just touring. He has a HEALTH ISSUE! Get what you deserve, Mick! There would be no Crue without Mick.

[@magicalmystery1964]

Really? Well there would be no Shout at the Devil, Live Wire, Looks That Kill, Kickstart My Heart, Primal Scream, Girls, Girls, Girls, Dr. Feelgood or any of the other hits without Nikki. Why? Because he wrote them. I get so tired of people saying Motley is all Mick. No Motley is a collaboration between 4 guys the most important being Nikki and Mick. You can’t do it without either one. Tommy and Vince well, it’s already been done without them. Mick and Nikki need to work this out. There needs to be a compromise for medical purposes. Or something magical will be lost.

[@monicavillarreal3902]

@@magicalmystery1964 I agree with you 100%.

[@crunchyappetizer3000]

Think about it though. He retired from touring and John 5 took his place. So do you think Vince, Mick, Nikki, and Tommy should each get 25% of the earnings? What about John 5? What does he get for playing on tour? Nothing? Well that's why they lowered Micks earnings to 5% so that way the other 20% can go to John 5 for taking his place. Along with that, why should mick still get a full 25% when he's retiring? If you retire from your job your job isn't gonna keep paying you.

[@marthadole-rietta7241]

Mick truly loves the music...I'm glad he's finally standing up for himself.

[@HummhummDinger-yb1nf]

Mick Mars was the one holding motley Crue together !!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍💯 A real musician a true professional !

[@davidteague5461]

Mick is right about all of this. I hope he makes out ok..

[@JDP-fm8ni]

Mick should form his own CREW, with players that can play and a singer that can actually sing and do a Vegas residency. It would be huge.

[@blodguizer]

What a classy guy Nikki is, taking a shot at Mick claiming they've been "propping him up".

[@kevinaustin0369]

Damn right we fans will be at odds with this. If any of this is true, it’s deplorable! And for them to be where they are in their career, it’s down right embarrassing. I’ve always felt some of the members never grew up. They are mentally teenagers. And this is coming from a die hard Crue fan. Hearing all of this is disheartening. Yalll have had an incredible and historic experience. Have some humility and gratitude for the numerous opportunities and second, third and god knows how many chances. It’s disappointing. They come across as a bunch of immature punk assess.

[@social191]

I am no fan of Motley Crue. But Mick Mars knew how to stay out of trouble his entire career. Mick has noting to worry about.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Peoples criminal records have nothing to do with the situation, and I found that really immature for Robert Deal to bring up.

[@Rjensen2]

You seem to actually believe that. Just can't be that ignorant.

[@gunnerman5435]

You go mick . I’m on your side

[@javila6341]

The most mature with integrity ..Love Mick Mars more than before..he is the one who made the Magik on their music

[@jonesy2111]

Mick is the real talent of Motley Crue and his textural and jagged style and riffing is what made the Crue. He has an original style that was a cool, unique sound.

[@adamf34]

It is ridiculous. How many times this band has claimed that they were not going to play another song together and then went all in to continue touring for years. You could not pay me to go see them especially now that Mick Mars is gone.

[@bobmanp8653]

so if someone gave you 1000 american dollars and they were playing across the street you wouldnt go?

[@DaP84]

John 5 is cool too. I'd only see Crüe for him or Mick

[@Smar463]

They are an incredibly good studio band, but they are a horrible live band, mostly because Vince only sings every fifth word (if any other member only played every fifth note it wouldn't be tolerated). I'll listen to their recorded stuff forever, but you couldn't pay me to see them live either.

[@elwood_diggler]

Greed is ugly and that's all this is. Fans need to quit paying $100s of dollars for prerecorded shitty music.

[@711RoyGBiv]

Totally agree. They have said many times that they were retiring or not gonna tour again - then, they needed $$$ and changed their minds and, of course, toured again. Kiss keeps doing the same damned thing too! Both bands have done like 2 or 3 farewell tours. They suck!!!!!

[@caliblue2]

While I do understand all the technical and medical details I do understand how Mick feels. I’ve been consistently treated like that by friends and family while dealing with debilitating medical issues. Everybody around me is 10 times stupider and I’m the one being accused. I think they call that projection.

[@SuziQ.]

Same here, and they’re all complaining about their back pain (which is intermittent, not chronic or severe), and gaslighting me about past events. It is what it is, so it’s up to us not to let it ruin our moods. They’re not going to admit to their b.s.

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

I totally hear you. Growing up, l could NEVER be sick, never be sad, never show any kind of emotional distress, be in pain, be upset or show any kind of "I dont feel good" "woe is me," or "pitiful" attitude. Now, I've never been an attention whore or seeker, I've ALWAYS tried to blend into the background. (My Dad died when I was 8 and it was apparent that no one wanted me (they just wanted his $$$) I eventually ended up at my Godfathers house. Right off the bat, like the night of my Dads funeral, it felt like his wife didn't want me around, so I tried really hard to make myself as invisible as possible. It didn't last long, she even called me a red headed stepchild while throwing me out the door. I went to live with my real mum, who I hardly even knew. She was a big drinker, with a "tough love" attitude towards me, as well. I later realized it was her guilty conscience, being projected at me, for leaving me & my Dad when I was just a baby. But anyway, now all of these years later, when I see or speak to any of these people, they all STILL act like they know everything about very medical issue and matter and that their predicament is the worse thing ever, way worse than mine or anyone else that I could possibly imagine. It is so weird. What is wrong with these ppl? Anyone know? Like a hypochondriac? It is crazy!

[@SuziQ.]

@@harlowjademermaid1882 , They sound like narcissists. My mother is, and she manipulates the rest of the family with gifts of money and stocks.

[@sabth77]

I'LL NEVER SPEND MONEY TO SEE A BAND LIP SINC! THANK YOU MICK MARS, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE #1 💯

[@Kengoorooshka]

I know that Mick has been the glue that has held them together the entire lifespan of Motley Crue, I know that he has been the brain of the band and always done an amazing job but, we're talking about a contract he signed well over a decade ago that says whoever doesn't tour, doesn't get paid touring royalties, which in all fairness, they all signed and agreed to it. With John 5 doing the touring, he deserves the royalties from it and Mick should focus on the studio stuff or return to touring. It's not about who did what in the past, taking shots at each other will just make things worse as it already has. As much as I want to take Mick's side, legally the band is right and Mick should have contested the conditions of the contract years ago but to wait until after he retired from touring to then take legal action against the band for something he signed many years before, and then take shots at the band for sticking by the contract...

[@kylerogge2802]

Damn, mick doesn’t deserve this He is one the most underrated guitarist and he’s Motley Crue’s secret weapon. After all these years of mick being the only sensible one, they’re giving it to his tailpipe

[@justthefacts6567]

He doesn't deserve this? He's the one that brought it on. He wants to continue to get paid to be on tour, except he's not, he retired. When you retire does your company continue to pay you? Of coarse not! So why would they pay Mick AND John 5 when only one of them is earning that money? Mick is a greedy old man

[@kylerogge2802]

Didn't he only retire from touring? I thought he was still with MC but just not touring. Maybe Ive got my facts wrong IDK but if he's still helping MC wright music then I think he should be paid

[@michaelblody3053]

Mick & Tommy are the two most talented instrument wise

[@BPRIM3]

Yeah!! Nobody can tune Vince’s instrument!😂

[@OpenRoader]

100% Tommy has always been considered a BEAST of a drummer. Sixx fills the basic needs of his instrument and Vince's voice was blown out when the band was in the heyday.

[@xanimegax]

Definitely in Micks corner on this one, he's been the heart and rock of that entire band for decades.

[@jim6025]

There would never have been Motley Crüe without Mick Mars. He is the lone true talent of that band.

[@KellyLove22]

Mick is awesome. I wish the band didn't end this way. Crue isn't Crue without all 4 members 😢 Be well Mick‼️

[@illegallyblonde232]

Mick is the most talented member of the crue imo. He propped them up.

[@lamoorelinkous9177]

Exactly!!

[@treysals]

You don’t think Vince is? Lol

[@KC-sj6oi]

Mick is the only REAL musician in this band…THEN and especially NOW!!!!

[@joseph9418]

Mick Mars was legit the only reason I really listened to Motley Crue. Mick Mars is the musician in the band. He did carry them. They never grew up, he did. I think he saw this coming anyways. It sure seems like it.

[@yolondambrowm9803]

I saw them on what was supposed to be their farewell tour. Alice Cooper was up first. His set was BEYOND superior to what Motley did. It was obvious they were using backing tracks.

[@CatDad72]

I saw that tour as well… AC was amazing and Motley were just horrendously awful.

[@roosternm6830]

Love you, Mick. You don't deserve any of this.

[@nativeMD4373]

Great video btw

[@matthix2678]

"Shares and severance" two words I never thought would be associated with the Crue. So Rock n Roll.

[@shaneboegeman8638]

If they are talking about future earnings on live shows, I am with the band. If they are talking about royalties from their songs, then I am with Mick.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I feel the same way

[@castleanthrax1833]

Yeah, but you can't play live without the songs. Even if you're not touring, if you wrote the songs you're still entitled to a cut. The other 3 just want to increase their 25% cut, to 33% and give John5 the remaining 1%.

[@funny0000000]

Mick will always be entitled to earnings as an artist from what he wrote and/or recorded. Nobody can take that away from him unless he sells his rights to it like many artists are doing for a lump some of money. The truth is they can go on without Mick. Look how Pink Floyd went on without Roger Waters (the primary song writer) when Waters quit. It ended up in a legal battle and Waters lost. The rest of the band kept the band name and went on performing Waters' songs without him as their own and it is all totally legal. That is why it is called the "music business". If Mick is not an active participant doing his share, I doubt any judge would agree he is worth the same 25% as the other members to sit home and be old and sick when they are out their working.

[@ConcertFootageNate]

True story here, I love mick an life time MC fan this comment is the correct one!!

[@tkski7376]

They don't get royalties from their songs anymore ..

[@leRoi10]

Must suck to reach old age after building a 40 year career with these guys to be left out like this...

[@slvrchrm3100]

He’s the SoundSignature!🎸🥁🎸

[@tommyfraz.]

I’m all for Mick throwing this shade. He put up with this shit for years. Burn it down, Mick!

[@cheriseroueche8102]

Oh hell no he deserves so much more!, 😊he’s the only true musician! Team mick❤

[@murdermuseum8280]

Mick is so hunched over from Carrying Motley Crue for all those years.

[@webdznr1]

[@murdermuseum8280]

@@webdznr1 thanks!

[@groundhogday1]

Have to be honest, part of me sides with the band. They clearly have moved on. They are offering him money from touring even though he isn't touring, the main revenue generated from a band today. They want him to leave with dignity but he is making a bad situation worse. He wants more money but then he is slandering the band, which can hinder concert sales....I don't see the upside for him with this. Wish this whole ordeal was handled better.

[@marcusrios8517]

I definitely noticed on the video of Primal Scream recently Nikki take both of hands off of his bass and you can hear the bass sound continue.

[@dadolin01]

Vince was out of the band for a few years and got his 25% share back upon return. Same with Tommy. Why does Mick have to be forced out of the band with no chance of returning, when he obviously still wants to record and play live on occasion? Everyone remembers their very public signing of agreement that they will no longer tour after the ‘15 farewell tour. As far as Mick is concerned this was a one-off run and they have no right to kick him out. Because they had retired. Mick’s got the legal argument here. And most fans’ sympathy. Doesn’t bode well for the future plans of this Milli Crue.

[@raulcordero714]

Mick is motley Crue , that classic riffs, and guitar tone , guitar solos, 🎸

[@bellerazi70]

Good for you Mick stand your ground, without you there is NO Motley Crue!

[@GERARDO1343]

How can they get rid of somebody that is 90% sound of the band he does more then all 3 of them put together 😮 shame. When I think about Motley Crue the first thing that comes to my mind is mick and his guitar sound

[@bbrand370]

A REAL, FUCKEN ROCK STAR!!!!! Love you Mick.

[@aaronanderson9446]

You imagine the music mix would have been able to make if he was surrounded by a group of guys that had half the talent he has. The sky would have been the limit! Thank you for a huge part of the soundtrack of my life Mr. Mars

[@michaelharris6441]

Mick is the only true musician in the band !

[@bhcamaro2002]

Team Mick 🤘

[@beavis4play]

"propping him up"??? mick mars was the MAIN reason i loved MC

[@diaryofanaxeman539]

He really carried that band .... he came up with the name and wrote all the master genius riffs and songs !!!!

[@archangel5627]

Talk about à seriously underrated guitar player. Mick Mars is the man!

[@deadshot4245]

you need to setup a pole motley vs mick just to showcase the divide between what the fans think i garuntee its like 95% and up for mick and 5 to 2 for the rest

[@Rizky06]

Settlement - Mick gets 25% & Keeps Motley Crue name. They continue to tour as Vince Milli & Nikki Vanilli.

[@nannettefreeman7331]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✌🏼

[@lucindakrueger409]

😂😂

[@Rjensen2]

Nah, he's going to settle for "an undisclosed amount" which will be next to nothing. Both will go to their respective sides. Nothing beyond that will happen. Oh, and there will never be a Mick Mars solo album.

[@wayne9934]

You go mick Mars 👏 we love you brother ❤️

[@crazy4dariver]

I've seen the band from local holes to full blown stadiums. Always liked the music. I went back stage twice, exactly. The first time everyone and I mean everyone was off the the charts partying. Hookers, strippers, groupies, drugs you name it. Here is Mick sitting alone drinking water or vodka, not sure which so I sat next to him NOT realizing it was him. He was quiet and not involved in the scene. Nice guy. We talked and I left saying NOT MY SCENE. He agreed. Two months later I was at a smaller venue, front row left. While playing, he gave me a thumbs up and a thumbs back, indicating come back stage again. I did. Same shinanagins but I stuck around for 30 minutes or so. We bumped fists and I never saw him or the band again. Regarding the quitting, won't tour BS...simple solution. Make another album and stop trying to pay divorces, court settlements, bail etc. Mick was the heartbeat of the band. No heart, no band and they know it

[@lamoorelinkous9177]

Mick Mars is the true musician in this band... hands down. He deserves his just dues..

[@justthefacts6567]

And he got them, he was paid VERY well throughout his entire career. This lawsuit is about GREED. Mick wants to continue to make the big bucks and get paid the same as the rest of the band, only the rest of the band is still grinding it out every night while Mick retired and hung up his guitar. If he retired why should he get the same as the rest of the band that's still grinding it out every night? He was paid everything that was owed to him, now he's just being greedy. Not a good look Mick, you greedy old man

[@bernadettesepulveda1579]

Mick is down to earth great guy I hope he gets them and takes the name he helped build

[@scottperine9820]

Mick, the sound, style and substance of this band. Rock on Mick.

[@thookman08]

Good Luck Mick🤟💯 Can't agree more dude that you are very much part of MC and fukN Always will be🤟‼️Thanxxx for so many yrs of Kickass Tours , Songs, and Memories we all share when it comes to Motley Crue ‼️ Rock On brother and Wishing you the Best ‼️ CrewFan4ever🤟🤟😎

[@TJ_JohnsonMusic]

I got into the Crüe by being memorized by the guitar sound!! Never once have I said damn that's the best voice I've ever heard or that's the best sounding bass line! Tommy's drumming capabilities are is great but it doesn't stand a chance against Mick's riffs. Seen them a few times (2012 2015) and each time Mick's guitar has always stood out.

[@Cagedontheinside]

I remember someone playing their early album and stood up not to turn it off and asking who is that guitar player? Beautiful memory for me.

[@TJ_JohnsonMusic]

@@Cagedontheinside agreed!!!

[@dsanchez9703]

I thought Nicky Sixx loved Mick Mars, dint he get a Mick mars tatoo on his leg

[@BPRIM3]

Yeah. He’ll have to cover it up with a John 5 Tattoo.

[@LB00146]

It was all fake for TV and publicity for his Kat Von D relationship.. an old man going through a midlife crisis whose girlfriend was born the same year the first Motley album was released! Hahaha yeah it was pure love I bet 🙄

[@johnmorgan9166]

With Mick all the way man

[@stevecampbell5314]

When I saw Crue in 84, Sixx was staggering drunk, falling all over the stage. He never missed a lick as far as I could tell. That said, Mars and Lee were definitely the stars of the show. Mars' solo was insane. I still remember the way I was in awe of his playing skills.

[@michaelpiche929]

But knowing what we know now we have to ask ourselfs,how long have these prerecorded music being played? I seen them 4 times and the 1st was theater of pain in Detroit. Same thing Nikki was wasted. Come to find out he would go off stage and shoot up. Motley also bragged how their like a gang. Show it and back mick. Really how much money do you need? How much is enough? Shame one of my favorite bands

[@Rjensen2]

Lmao, have you even played those songs on bass? You could be dead, rigged up Weekend at Bernie's style and pull it off.

[@ESP500]

He’s the one that kept them going!!

[@frank.l181]

Mick deal is awesome guitarist and song writer. Mick is also 15 years older than rest of band members. There would be no Motley cure with out him. Very Lucky they got him.

[@crunchyappetizer3000]

There would be no Motley Crue without any of them. Without Vince's voice, it wouldn't be the same. Without Tommy, it wouldn't be the same. And without the literal songwriter, Nikki, the songs wouldn't even exist.

[@Tattooedpain]

I stand with Mic!

[@robertsmith-dw2xz]

I grew up in the "LA hair-metal" era. Anyone who says the 80s sucked, wasn't there. It may seem cheesy to most millennials, but let me tell you something: I guarantee you, we had more fun than any of them can possibly dream of. I'm a lifelong,career professional musician, and I understand the business end of this. But it saddens me to see so many of my heroes and counterparts going through this.

[@JuanTwoThreeeeeee]

“Should’ve been Nikki, not Razzle”- Mick Mars

[@Torgo1969]

Mars is a treasure. When I hear Crue at the bowling alley I am digging his riffs and not much else.