Thank You Mick Mars, For All The Memories

The rumors were true - or at least partially so. Mick Mars, Motley Crue guitarist, will retire from touring. He remains a member of the band, meaning any new music Motley might release should include Mick.

As you probably know, Mick has a debilitating disease called Ankylosing spondylitis which makes moving incredibly painful over time. Mick has been living with the condition for decades.

I was amazed (in a good way!) that Mick made it through The Stadium Tour over the summer. That was a lot of dates and it is clear his condition is worsening. Also, he isn't 30 anymore. No word if John 5 really will replace Mick in the touring version of Motley. I thank Mick for so many good concert memories and I'm glad I got to see the original Crue lineup live many times!

Motley Crue guitarist and founding member Mick Mars will no longer tour with the band due to his ongoing painful struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis, although he will continue as a member. https://t.co/CKXzVNKavh

— Variety (@Variety) October 26, 2022

Motley Crue, Def Leppard Announce European, Latin American Tour

I guess the rumors of The Stadium Tour going global were true. Motley Crue and Def Leppard will go to Europe and Latin America in 2023 and it looks like tickets go on sale next Friday. The run starts in Mexico in February and hits the UK in May. Like The Stadium Tour this is a co-headline event and Live Nation is the producer. Get ready for dynamic ticket pricing!

I guess we will see if the rumors about John 5 playing guitar instead of Mick Mars for this next run are true soon enough.

First, U.S. Stadiums…now - THE WORLD 🤘The World Tour with Motley Crue is hitting Latin America & Europe in 2023! 🔥

Head to https://t.co/ZYjhEkG1YT for all details and specific pre-sale, on-sale, and VIP package information. pic.twitter.com/RIeOIppSDe

— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) October 20, 2022

Los Angeles Pays Respects To Taylor Hawkins

Like the UK version, there was a big Taylor Hawkins tribute concert last night in Los Angeles. Loads of famous musicians came out to show their support - including Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee, who played some Motley Crue classics. Wolfgang Van Halen shredded some Van Halen hits again and Sebastian Bach was there too.

The show raised money for Music Support and MusiCares.

"Live Wire" Derek Day of Classless Act is singing.

"Home Sweet Home"

Wolfie - "Hot For Teacher"

Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee Were On 'Entertainment Tonight'

I really never watch Entertainment Tonight. By chance, I clicked it on last night while I was waiting for Big Brother to start. I ended up seeing the last 10 minutes of ET and lo and behold - there was a feature on Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee. This definitely surprised me. There was mention of the success of The Stadium Tour, details on the movie The Retaliators which features Motley Crue on the soundtrack and of course a Pamela Anderson mention. The entire package is below.

Tommy Lee is back onscreen, and this time as a strip club DJ.https://t.co/Bs3SH4WUZJ

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) September 15, 2022

"21 Bullets" - The Retaliators theme, written by Nikki Sixx and James Michael

Do We Really Need Another Motley Crue Vegas Residency?

I'm so old I remember when Motley Crue signed a contract to stop touring. Of course, we all basically assumed that was just for show. Naturally, a big payday was offered to "end retirement" and Motley embarked on this summer's Stadium Tour. It was a massive success. Now, the band wants to tour internationally again and do another Las Vegas residency.

I can sort of understand the international tour. The Las Vegas residency seems a bit much so soon after the Stadium Tour. There's such a thing as market saturation. Then again, Def Leppard sure tours a lot and they don't seem to have problems selling tickets. I'll sit out the residency personally.

I hope Mick Mars stays as healthy as possible. You would have to think all those shows are hard on him.

MÖTLEY CRÜE Plots Another U.S. Tour In 2024, Possible Third Las Vegas Residency https://t.co/Bnb3fsKirQ pic.twitter.com/8nMk4ftIGN

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) September 11, 2022

Motley Crue - 'Live Wire' - Miami, Florida

The Stadium Tour made a stop in Miami, Florida on Friday and Saturday nights. I have to say, the clip of "Live Wire" below sounds pretty good. It is from the Friday performance.

Vince Neil has better pacing and Mick Mars is up and around. The crowd looks huge from Tommy Lee's photos, also below. Good for them.

The Stadium Tour Finally Begins Tomorrow... Meanwhile...

The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue and Def Leppard kicks off tomorrow night in Atlanta. Apparently ticket sales are going well - just see the Tweet below.

This is Cool!! pic.twitter.com/EN0PWhldhs

— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) May 11, 2022

More on my mind is a new documentary on Vince Neil that will premiere later this month on Reelz. Called My Story, the documentary will allow Vince to tell his side of his life and rise to fame and success. Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee are included in the new film. It debuts Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m.

I have YouTube TV so I do not have access to Reelz. I'm sure it will be on the regular YouTube shortly after its premiere. Should be interesting to say the least.

'Motley Crue's Vince Neil: My Story', a 2 hour documentary, will premiere June 26 at 8 p.m. ET on Reelz. In his own words, Neil will give viewers exclusive insight into his wild ride to fame & his many bumps in that road. #Music pic.twitter.com/WJSQGu5AGq

— Music Beat (@MusicBeat5) June 15, 2022