Motley Crue recently announced that John 5 will be replacing Mick Mars in the band’s touring lineup. Motley Crue put out a statement that read, “While change is never easy, we accept Mick’s decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health, No doubt will it take an absolutely outstanding musician to fill Mick’s shoes, so we are grateful that our good friend John 5 has agreed to come on board and join us moving forward.” Mars, a co-founding member who had been in the group for 41 years, recently announced he was retiring from touring “due to his ongoing painful struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis.”
They also put out a statement clarifying that, “Mick will continue as a member of the band, but can no longer handle the rigors of the road. To say ‘enough is enough’ is the ultimate act of courage, Mick’s sound helped define Motley Crue from the minute he plugged in his guitar at our very first rehearsal together. The rest, as they say, is history.”
John 5 was Zombie’s guitarist since 2005, but was absent from the singer’s recent performance. An October 6th performance at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, John 5 was replaced by Mike Riggs, who previously was in the Zombie’s from 1997 to 2003. John 5 stated himself that, “I’m honored to carry on Mick’s legacy and am looking forward to playing these songs.”
Motley Crue’s touring lineup is down to Sixx as the only constant member of the band since its formation. The band also announce dplans for a 2023 world tour alongside Def Leppard, who co-headlined alongside Motley Crue for the successful 2022 Stadium Tour.
Mars’ departure from Motley Crue’s touring lineup leaves Sixx as the only constant member of the group since its formation. The band recently announced plans for a 2023 world tour alongside Def Leppard, who co-headlined alongside Motley Crue for the successful 2022 Stadium Tour.
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