Mötley Crüe have formally named Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 as a brand new member of their touring lineup. He replaces founding member Mick Mars, who retired from touring on Wednesday (October twenty sixth) as a result of his ongoing battle with the degenerative illness Ankylosing Spondylitis.
John 5 had been rumored to take Mars’ place, even earlier than the latter formally introduced his retirement. In latest days, John 5 posted footage of himself hanging out with Mötley Crüe members Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, and Vince Neil throughout a celebration of Lee’s sixtieth birthday.
Within the assertion that Mars’ consultant issued on Wednesday evening, it was made clear that Mars would nonetheless “proceed as a member of the band,” however would now not play reveals with them. Nonetheless, the Crüe’s assertion on Thursday (October twenty seventh) reads as if it’s a whole departure.
Mötley Crüe’s full assertion reads:
“Whereas change is rarely simple, we settle for Mick’s choice to retire from the band because of the challenges along with his well being. We now have watched Mick handle his Ankylosing Spondylitis for many years and he has all the time managed it with utmost braveness and charm. To say ‘sufficient is sufficient’ is the final word act of braveness. Mick’s sound helped outline Mötley Crüe from the minute he plugged in his guitar at our very first rehearsal collectively. The remainder, as they are saying, is historical past. We’ll proceed to honor his musical legacy. We’ll perform Mick’s want and proceed to tour the world as deliberate in 2023. Little question will it take a completely excellent musician to fill Mick’s sneakers so we’re grateful that our good good friend John 5 has agreed to return on board and be a part of us transferring ahead. We’ll see you Crüeheads out on the street! Vince, Tommy, & Nikki.”
John 5 added, “I’m honored to hold on Mick’s legacy and am wanting ahead to taking part in these songs.”
After a profitable North American run this previous summer season, Mötley Crüe are taking their co-headlining tour with Def Leppard worldwide in 2023. To date, dates in Mexico, South America, the UK and Europe have been introduced.
See Mötley Crüe’s official announcement within the tweet beneath.
— Mötley Crüe (@MotleyCrue) October 27, 2022
