My friend is suffering from the same disease and it's hard for him to even move. Seeing Mick rocking his guitar with this terrible condition is astounding. When he was younger he was a beast. Live Wire all downstrokes at high tempo, very clean and groovy. Wishing him all the best, he's an inspiration to all of us
For all the haters “Fuck you”. No one can understand what Mick has been through with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Movement = Pain with this fucked up disease. It deforms your body, fuses your bones, bends you to its will and constantly tests your will to live. People say Mick is standoffish, not sociable, a loner. People can hurt you even when they don’t mean to. I will do almost anything not to sneeze. That simple natural action makes my body feel like I’m being hit by a truck. That Mick has accomplished what he has is a testament to his iron will. Please don’t judge but instead rejoice in the indomitable human spirit that this man exudes. Rock on Mick.
it amazes me to see so many 'he's a shitty guitarist' comments below, granted he's by no means a virtuoso but he's had a hand in writing some of the greatest tunes in hard rock. I'v played the guitar for years and I can tell you that crue as a whole had 'it' If it was so easy everybody would be on stage playing in a successful band for 30 plus years its not! as for his health problems this guy is a fucking inspiration have no doubt! i recently was told i had ankylosing spondilitis earlier this year after a long period of unexplained pain, the only reason i even knew what it was was because of mick mars talking about it in his autobiography with the crue, this guy is made of fucking iron to tour with this shit in his 60's, iv always loved motley crue and mick mars and my respect in the last year for him has fucking shot through the ceiling, rock on mick, fuck the guitar snobs you're an inspiration
i agree with you i play guitar and i have AS i started playing drums but had to give that up about 20 years ago as is a terrible disease it can effect any part of your body not just the spine skin eyes digestive system made worse by the NSAID drugs you have to take for this disease Micks a great player and an inspiration to disabled muscians everywhere
Not the most technical guy.. But a riff writing badass. Loved Mick growing up. Such a humble guy even though he was in one of the biggest bands in the world back in the day. Anyone else suffering from his condition would have packed it in. Mick is a LEGEND.
unfortunately not.. just feel .die for you is written by mick mars nikki sixx alice cooper on the album hey stoopid and mick plays guitar.. feed my frankestain nikki sixx plays bass on the same album
I'm sure that's a big part of it though. They know how hard it is for him to be up on stage night after night doing this stuff. But you're right. I've never seen someone who loves playing on stage as much as Mick does despite the fact that it actually causes him physical pain. That's a true musician right there.
He's an average guitarist technique wise but he sure as hell knows how to craft an awesome tune, starting with crushing riffs and pulsing rhythm parts e.g. Kickstart My Heart and Ten Seconds To Love, Same Ol' Situation and Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away). His solos always fit the songs too. He proves that virtuoso technique isn't everything to writing good, memorable music.
Our kids were VERY happy they saw Motley Crue prior to any retirement! It was our 4th time seeing them in concert, Mick was a great entertainer! Fantastic concert, great memories :)
I love this man my true hero I hope motley crue keeps on playing till their graves they are the greatest metal band who ever walked earth! thanks Vince, Nikki, Mick and Tommy love you guys keep on rockin!! \m/
A lot of people like to take a piss on Mick because of his playing, calling him amateur and an all around terrible guitar player. The way I see it is he was never trying to be anything he wasn't. When Nikki and Tommy read his ad in the Recycler it stated "Loud, Rude, Aggressive guitar player seeks band" and thats exactly what he is. His "Style" is sleazy, aggressive, and he likes it that way. He said in an interview not too long ago that he likes his style to be a bit sloppy. Not to mention that with all of the amps he's running and how hot his pickups are he's basically controlling gain this whole solo. I'm liable to get a lot of flack for it but it reminds me of Hendrix and you can hear that. He's not trying to be Van Halen or Satriani. He's an old school blues guitar player.
Did you just compare Mick to Hendrix!!? 😂😂 Adding you can hear it.... You gotta be joking right!? Because I heard NOTHING that sounded even close to what Hendrix did.
@@davidpaul6656 that's 100% true about Jimi Hendrix there is only one person that could beat Jimi and that was Robert Johnson even Jimi said that him self Robert Johnson was the best that's just my personal opinion on this subject
He is clearly not an amazing guitarist from a technical standpoint (relatively speaking, for a rock god)...but many of his licks, rhythm sections, and the way there are woven together, is genius.
So are... other very BAD artists who I shall not name... I aint got nothing against Mars, but if you're gonna defend the man, use arguments that arent based upon flawed logic.
just my personal opinion on this subject Mick doesn't have anything on George Lynch or Warren demartini I feel sorry for what he is going through but Mick is not the best
I used to be all about soloing and technique. Then I grew up and appreciate songs and not guitar solos. The riff and song are the most important thing, and only guitarists really give a s*#t about solos. Mick's riffs and tone have always been killer. Simple? Yes. But catchy and grooving as hell. That's what matters to most music fans and musicians who look at the big picture.
Idk.., thought Edith Mcgrail was dripping in sarcasm.., but it's probably just a case of really dreadful grammar skills.., which seems to be the norm with kids these days.., AND...., the 13 people above me seem to agreement soooo.., Hold On Nelly.., Edith ain't no kid.., she's an old fuck like me so its for sure.., she's being sarcastic as hell!! I'm feelin ya Edith.., u go girl!!
Micks incredible, he has great skills that a lot of the idiots on this comment section are blind to, sure he is no john petrucci but he isn’t trying to be. He is a loud rude aggressive guitar player just like he says. He is 70 years old, he has had a disease that fucks with his entire body and he has had it since he’s been a teenager, and he still plays everyday of his life in all that pain. Nothings more inspiring than that to me and that’s why other then EVH mick will always be my favourite guitarist
I saw the Crue on the Dr. Feel-good tour in late 80s or early 90's, can't remember. It was so loud I vomited and wasn't drinking anything. Still the best show I have ever been to and I have been to many.🤘😜
If anyone called this man the worst than they are as daft as the current president. Even thru such pain he drives the audience. I have only seen him & Alice Cooper together in their tour together. He is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's so Sad that Mick Mars is so underrated as guitarist. I think he's a little bit better then Slash. Mick Mars, Slash with CC Deville(Poison) They are IMO the Guitar gods of the 80's and they still Rock The World
Mick Mars is awesome. Apart from his disease, he's not the best techinc-proficent guitarist ever, but his riffs and licks are very catchy. He can make the guitar "speak" and there's nothing better for a guitar player. AFAIK he's also a blues badass. In my opinion, at his current age, he can probabily fuck up the 90% of his haters and he could have had a lucky solo career if it wasn't for his health status. Respect for him!
nah the crue have already announced there retirement and mick seems to be the last one who wants it to end they are doing there Vegas residency then they say they want to put an album out then the farewell tour which deeply saddens me
Mick Mars is one of the best rock n roll rhythm guitarist of all time. He doesn't solo like slash, vai or van halen, but hey, none of these virtuosos can play riffs and rhythms like Mick. Who gives a fuck about playing fast licks? Mick is Mr. groove...
@Cheetah Chrome Yes I saw them at the same show Alice Cooper opened for Motley Crue on Motley Crues farewell tour at the Saint Louis Verizon Amphitheater
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My friend is suffering from the same disease and it's hard for him to even move. Seeing Mick rocking his guitar with this terrible condition is astounding. When he was younger he was a beast. Live Wire all downstrokes at high tempo, very clean and groovy. Wishing him all the best, he's an inspiration to all of us
Mr. Mick Mars looks great, plays the guitar like a prodigy, and is a true genius and clearly an inspiration for us all.🥰❤️🎬🚣
You see those boots he has on?
Mick Mars, the best 100 year old guitar playing in metal.
He's 200 this year 😂
I met Mick. One of the nicest dudes out there. Sadly, his health will soon put an end to the mighty CRUE. Thanks Mick, for 30+ years of amazing metal!
He’s still getting it 7 years latter thank god
I wish I could meet him
Htf do you know? What are you a Dr.? Never!!!!! He's totally amazing & just fine..he may just outlive you..or me (60)
8 years later and they're about to tour together and he's working on his magnum opus. this comment didn't age well js lmao
8 years and still shredding!!
For all the haters “Fuck you”. No one can understand what Mick has been through with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Movement = Pain with this fucked up disease. It deforms your body, fuses your bones, bends you to its will and constantly tests your will to live. People say Mick is standoffish, not sociable, a loner. People can hurt you even when they don’t mean to. I will do almost anything not to sneeze. That simple natural action makes my body feel like I’m being hit by a truck. That Mick has accomplished what he has is a testament to his iron will. Please don’t judge but instead rejoice in the indomitable human spirit that this man exudes. Rock on Mick.
it amazes me to see so many 'he's a shitty guitarist' comments below, granted he's by no means a virtuoso but he's had a hand in writing some of the greatest tunes in hard rock. I'v played the guitar for years and I can tell you that crue as a whole had 'it' If it was so easy everybody would be on stage playing in a successful band for 30 plus years its not! as for his health problems this guy is a fucking inspiration have no doubt! i recently was told i had ankylosing spondilitis earlier this year after a long period of unexplained pain, the only reason i even knew what it was was because of mick mars talking about it in his autobiography with the crue, this guy is made of fucking iron to tour with this shit in his 60's, iv always loved motley crue and mick mars and my respect in the last year for him has fucking shot through the ceiling, rock on mick, fuck the guitar snobs you're an inspiration
i agree with you i play guitar and i have AS i started playing drums but had to give that up about 20 years ago as is a terrible disease it can effect any part of your body not just the spine skin eyes digestive system made worse by the NSAID drugs you have to take for this disease Micks a great player and an inspiration to disabled muscians everywhere
Most Definitely!
Not the most technical guy.. But a riff writing badass. Loved Mick growing up. Such a humble guy even though he was in one of the biggest bands in the world back in the day. Anyone else suffering from his condition would have packed it in. Mick is a LEGEND.
He's seriously underrated, always was. His lead riffs are so much more melodic than other so-called guitar virtuosos.
so true!
What a Bullshit.
Mick Mars is Garbage.
Hellz yeah
Right on
Right on ubercat that is..all others w/such negative bs re: Mick Mars..wrong answer, as he IS the bomb!!
has anyone ever seen mick and alice cooper in the same place?
Cheetah Thunders. Bahaha!!
Yes! That only time I saw either of them, actually. Jacksonville FL
What about king diamond!!
Fuck, I wish I had seen this 5 years ago. you stole my thunder!!! 😂😂😂🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
unfortunately not.. just feel .die for you is written by mick mars nikki sixx alice cooper on the album hey stoopid and mick plays guitar.. feed my frankestain nikki sixx plays bass on the same album
I'm sure that's a big part of it though. They know how hard it is for him to be up on stage night after night doing this stuff. But you're right. I've never seen someone who loves playing on stage as much as Mick does despite the fact that it actually causes him physical pain. That's a true musician right there.
Yes sir!
Yes!
He's an average guitarist technique wise but he sure as hell knows how to craft an awesome tune, starting with crushing riffs and pulsing rhythm parts e.g. Kickstart My Heart and Ten Seconds To Love, Same Ol' Situation and Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away). His solos always fit the songs too. He proves that virtuoso technique isn't everything to writing good, memorable music.
***** His tone is coming from an effect,a harmonizer that fattens the sound, its nothing clever that he is doing
Josh Tate average no way underrated definitely.hes way above an average guitarist
Ummm Mick didn't write Kick Start My Heart.... Nikki did!!
Mick is excellent NOT average. Mick enhanced kick start my heart with suggestions for riffs.
hes way above average especially considering his health and what he can do.
Mick is an awesome guitar player 👏
Our kids were VERY happy they saw Motley Crue prior to any retirement! It was our 4th time seeing them in concert, Mick was a great entertainer! Fantastic concert, great memories :)
Mick Mars 4ever!
My favorite guitarist🎸 and the best ever!
Motley Crue all the way...
love y'all!
he looks like a character from a Tim Burton film.
good luck to him that he's survived this long.
I love this man my true hero I hope motley crue keeps on playing till their graves they are the greatest metal band who ever walked earth! thanks Vince, Nikki, Mick and Tommy love you guys keep on rockin!! \m/
A lot of people like to take a piss on Mick because of his playing, calling him amateur and an all around terrible guitar player. The way I see it is he was never trying to be anything he wasn't. When Nikki and Tommy read his ad in the Recycler it stated "Loud, Rude, Aggressive guitar player seeks band" and thats exactly what he is. His "Style" is sleazy, aggressive, and he likes it that way. He said in an interview not too long ago that he likes his style to be a bit sloppy. Not to mention that with all of the amps he's running and how hot his pickups are he's basically controlling gain this whole solo.
I'm liable to get a lot of flack for it but it reminds me of Hendrix and you can hear that. He's not trying to be Van Halen or Satriani. He's an old school blues guitar player.
i fuckin love mick mars!! he plays the best he can. I named my strat 1313 after Mick
Agreed!...ps. Any one who say mick cant play is stupid...
Did you just compare Mick to Hendrix!!? 😂😂 Adding you can hear it.... You gotta be joking right!? Because I heard NOTHING that sounded even close to what Hendrix did.
David LaValley I would say the intended sloppy style that hendrix had and Mars has is where the comparison starts and ends
@@davidpaul6656 that's 100% true about Jimi Hendrix there is only one person that could beat Jimi and that was Robert Johnson even Jimi said that him self Robert Johnson was the best that's just my personal opinion on this subject
The tapping on that acoustic was so fucking amazing, this is one of the greatest things of all time. So fucking smooth
I wonder if Mick Mars has even half of an idea how incredible he truly is ???
He is clearly not an amazing guitarist from a technical standpoint (relatively speaking, for a rock god)...but many of his licks, rhythm sections, and the way there are woven together, is genius.
To those out there who say mick sucks too bad he's on that stage and y'all are not
So are... other very BAD artists who I shall not name... I aint got nothing against Mars, but if you're gonna defend the man, use arguments that arent based upon flawed logic.
@@SparkysSpeedway and what he saying is just being on stage is in a baseline for talent
just my personal opinion on this subject Mick doesn't have anything on George Lynch or Warren demartini I feel sorry for what he is going through but Mick is not the best
Mick Mars Sucks.
I would suck too if I was a walking arthritis skeleton
Mick is and always will be a legend!
Mick is more of a riff kind of guy, not so much solo. But the stuff he plays live is amazing
Mars is the sole reason I want to learn guitar. Thank you Mars
This man is from Mars !... and he is out of THIS world !
Long Live 13 13 !
( i can't wait 4 ur solo album Mick )
Most underrated guitarist of all time. He came up up with some of the coolest riffs. Has never gotten the recognition that he deserves.
hear after mick’s announcement of retirement. wish you well buddy, you did fantastic!!!
I used to be all about soloing and technique. Then I grew up and appreciate songs and not guitar solos. The riff and song are the most important thing, and only guitarists really give a s*#t about solos. Mick's riffs and tone have always been killer. Simple? Yes. But catchy and grooving as hell. That's what matters to most music fans and musicians who look at the big picture.
Start with "Too Fast....."
Mick mars loves the band Triumph and so do I.
Most underrated guitarist in rock and metal
BRILLIANT, Mann. What. A. Gifted. Talent. Oh. Mann. I. Could. Picture. Him. & Hendrix's. Playing. That. Would. Of. Been. A. Dream. OMG. How. Inspiring
Edith Mcgrail your english teacher clearly failed you
Idk.., thought Edith Mcgrail was dripping in sarcasm.., but it's probably just a case of really dreadful grammar skills.., which seems to be the norm with kids these days.., AND...., the 13 people above me seem to agreement soooo.., Hold On Nelly.., Edith ain't no kid.., she's an old fuck like me so its for sure.., she's being sarcastic as hell!! I'm feelin ya Edith.., u go girl!!
Love his sound……
Mick looks and sounds so cool!
Damn! I'm surprised the guitar made it out alive. Mick can do the best solos regardless of his condition.
Amazing work with the acoustic.
Toughest axe man in rock.
best best guitar man!!!!!!!!!!
Mick Mars= God!!
no guitar player has ever had the presence that Mick does. Even if he just stood there doing fuck all he'd be the coolest guy around.
Amazing! For all you haters.. you haven't a clue!
🤪 Ha haha
Man i Play Guitar 2 Leagues better then Mick Mars.
What he plays is Garbage.
He Sounds like a beginner.
@@supernatural9r406 you don’t know shit keep your mouth shut
This makes me cry :') he es so talented, the best guitar player in the fucking world
Micks incredible, he has great skills that a lot of the idiots on this comment section are blind to, sure he is no john petrucci but he isn’t trying to be. He is a loud rude aggressive guitar player just like he says. He is 70 years old, he has had a disease that fucks with his entire body and he has had it since he’s been a teenager, and he still plays everyday of his life in all that pain. Nothings more inspiring than that to me and that’s why other then EVH mick will always be my favourite guitarist
It’s a fucking shame how criminally underrated Mick Mars is!!!!!
motley retiring, gonna miss them
Me too. Underrated musicians in music community.
Same glad i got to see them before there gone
They're back!
WoW Mick, you ROCK ON! You are AMAZING!🎸
Nice ! I love both guitars! Keep playing Mick !
I saw the Crue on the Dr. Feel-good tour in late 80s or early 90's, can't remember. It was so loud I vomited and wasn't drinking anything. Still the best show I have ever been to and I have been to many.🤘😜
He’s always been underrated!! He is one of the greats!!!!
big love for Mick
Thanks for the memories Mick.
He is so awesome and a good person so much talent
Master Mars!!!!! 🎸
Great stuff, so underrated \m/
Man when he starts on the eclectic again its all grimy nasty sexy. Love it!!!
If anyone called this man the worst than they are as daft as the current president. Even thru such pain he drives the audience. I have only seen him & Alice Cooper together in their tour together. He is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love that jacket.
A god walking among us just awesome.
It's so Sad that Mick Mars is so underrated as guitarist.
I think he's a little bit better then Slash. Mick Mars, Slash with CC Deville(Poison) They are IMO the Guitar gods of the 80's and they still Rock The World
Not eddy Van Halen, Steve vai, Vivian Campbell, Adrian Vandenberg ?
And many, many, many more. The list goes on and on. This is just embarrassing..
Guitar gods of the 80s... Eddie, Randy, Lynch, Warren. I sure miss those days!!
Hes Not underrated.
He is just Not Good enough. Moron.
Mick Mars better then Slash ??? Hahaha are you a Brainless Junkie ? Or just a I.Q.less Being ?
20000 Galaxies higher is Slash .
Dont Talk Trash.
Mick Mars is awesome. Apart from his disease, he's not the best techinc-proficent guitarist ever, but his riffs and licks are very catchy. He can make the guitar "speak" and there's nothing better for a guitar player. AFAIK he's also a blues badass. In my opinion, at his current age, he can probabily fuck up the 90% of his haters and he could have had a lucky solo career if it wasn't for his health status. Respect for him!
Mick looking like Alice Cooper
Very underrated guitarist.
Yeah what a great demonstration of a guitar playing prowless. He can even rock to and fro like a weeble doll while he has mastery over his guitar.
Severely UNDERATED!
Love how he doesn't give a fuck when people praise him, he just knows he's badass
MICKS IN BAD SHAPE, GODBLESS HIM, I know what it means to be in pain and go to work, he has a bad back and still goes and plays keep it up Mick.
Mars is a lil under appreciated
I agree, I keep forgetting how good he is, till I see something like this.
F'N -A
No lol. Mick Mars Sucks.
MICK MARS !!
Mick Mars is Radical
Best riff master of the 80s
that's the coolest strat
Yes, thank you! Great footage man! That was a great night!
Wow!!🎸🎶🎶👍
Mick Mars Rules🙏
Love ya Mick.Godbless you
0:22 i didnt know you can do this with a guitar, fucking crazy
Hell yeah Mick Mars!!!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Keep going Mick, x
He is great, but his health condition is not really good.. He makes the guitar speak with that Floyd!
You had amazing seats Bro!! Thanks!!
Mick = rock and roll GOD
Mick and Buckethead need a collaboration
MICK MARS!!!!!! \m/ \m/
MR MICK MAAAAARRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!.....THE LEGEND!!!!
amazing
1:57 MICK!!! You fucking rule, dude!!!
4:10 mick looks like a demon \m/
Master of the legato technique..
No, that award goes to Dave Murray
Toughest shredder in rock. Clearly hear the blues influence in his playing.
Toca muito
True guitar wizard
Мик ты лучший!
nah the crue have already announced there retirement and mick seems to be the last one who wants it to end they are doing there Vegas residency then they say they want to put an album out then the farewell tour which deeply saddens me
May not be the most technical player out there, but he's a legend nonetheless
Amazing enough we don't know which direction UP exists
Mick Mars is one of the best rock n roll rhythm guitarist of all time. He doesn't solo like slash, vai or van halen, but hey, none of these virtuosos can play riffs and rhythms like Mick. Who gives a fuck about playing fast licks? Mick is Mr. groove...
It sounded like he was playing the intro to Black Diamond (KISS) for a min there.
All I can say is WOW
@Cheetah Chrome
Yes I saw them at the same show Alice Cooper opened for Motley Crue on Motley Crues farewell tour at the Saint Louis Verizon Amphitheater
There's a scene in Spinal Tap just like this!
2:15 acoustic sounds a bit like Black Diamond.
" MICK YOU FUCKING RULE DUDE "