![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/motley-crue-guitarist-mick-mars-retires-from-performing-due-to-health-challenges/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_Mick-Mars-performs-with-Motley-Crue-at-the-Live-8-concert-in-Barrie-Ontario.jpg&description=Mick Mars, who has been a part of every Motley Crue formation, has announced his retirement age 71, due to challenges related to his health and how he manages his Ankylosing Spondylitis conditionThe Dirt: Trailer for Motley Crue biopic film on NetflixMotley Crue founding guitarist Mick Mars has announced he will no longer tour with the band in 2023 due to health challenges. The band, which has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, released a statement announcing Mick will retire age 71. Motley Crue, which consists of bassist Nikki Sixx, lead singer Vince Neil and drummer Tommy Lee, said: "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health. "We have watched Mick manage his Ankylosing Spondylitis for decades and he has always managed it with utmost courage and grace. "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. Mick Mars' reasons for retiring from performing were explained in the joint statement ( Reuters) The guitarist is a founding member of the Motley Crue ( Redferns) "The rest, as they say, is history. We'll continue to honour his musical legacy." The group said they will "carry out Mick's wish" and continue to tour the world as planned in 2023. "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," the statement continued. "We'll see all you Crueheads out on the road," the band signed off. The rest of the Motley Crue will continue to tour ( FilmMagic) John 5, real name John Lowery, said he is "honoured" to carry on Mars' legacy and is "looking forward" to playing the band's classic songs. The American hard rock band, formed in 1981, are best known for tracks Home Sweet Home, Kickstart My Heart and Girls Girls Girls. Mars, who has been p){kind=link}
Mick Mars, who has been a part of every Motley Crue formation, has announced his retirement age 71, due to challenges related to his health and how he manages his Ankylosing Spondylitis condition
Motley Crue founding guitarist Mick Mars has announced he will no longer tour with the band in 2023 due to health challenges.
The band, which has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, released a statement announcing Mick will retire age 71.
Motley Crue, which consists of bassist Nikki Sixx, lead singer Vince Neil and drummer Tommy Lee, said: “While change is never easy, we accept Mick’s decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health.
“We have watched Mick manage his Ankylosing Spondylitis for decades and he has always managed it with utmost courage and grace.