This was 16 years ago and Mick is still playing live and better than ever. He looked at this horrible disease in the eye and said "No. Fuck YOU." The man is an inspiration.
@@julianjv7325 dude, Painkiller addiction aside (nobody should judge him for that) what are you basing your qualifier regarding his [according to you] low standard of guitar playing on? Come on now…
Totally agree!! I have much love and admiration for him!! U have seen many people with ankylosing spondylitis struggle on a daily basis!! Do his babdmates from motley crue know how much he struggled on a daily basis?!!
Yeh Mick mars and Agnus young are the best of the best and don't understand why he doesn't get credit for that bc I think he is one of the few that could hang with Agnus young.!!!
I do admire him for what he was able to do. I had worked with someone who had a form of Ankylosing spondylitis. He was in pain everyday and couldn't even walk without help from a walker or wheelchair. For Mick to have it AND stand AND hold a guitar, let alone play a full concert, is amazing. He is someone to look up to. I understand where he is coming from with opioid addiction. You take one and the pain is manageable. But after awhile one isn't enough. You need two, three, four................each time because your body gets so used to the pills after awhile. Then you run out too early and have to wait until the next script. In that time, withdrawals happen and they aren't pretty. Your pain is amplified. You get pains in other spots that you didn't realize you had because the pills wiped them away. Too hot. Too cold. Sweating. Depression sets in. You're an addict without the thought of becoming one.
Mick Mars can come out playing his guitar in a wheelchair and we will cheer him on the same way we always have, if not more! When it comes down to it were all family & you've all earned the love of your fans.
@FloodyBoy Randal I almost agree. But even though New Tattoo has grown on me over the years and has strong material imo, it's missing one thing: Tommy's drums. And Randy was certainly a great drummer. My point: it's gotta be all 4 of them.
I hope everybody understands that TRUE CRUE FANS and especially fans who play guitar are crazy about Mick not out of sympathy for his medical issues, but because he's one of the most badass guitar players ever in the history of heavy music.
I am a young rock guitar player in my 20s with scoliosis , and while it is nowhere near as severe as ankylosing spondylitis, I have been dealing with back pain since I was 17. Mick Mars is a total inspiration for me, because throughout the pain, and through the feeling of your spine turning against you, he not only pulled through, but he became one of rock's most unbeatable icons. Motley Crue themselves are my inspiration, and that's what makes the recent events so hurtful because of the way they treated him. But as you said, true Crue fans love and appreciate Mick for everything he did.
I feel bad for Mick Mars, he the most humble and calm of them all, yet he is always left in the shadows.. MC would be nothing without hes guitar riffs and leads + he is the only guitar player in the band = way more multitasking than it would be with two guitars..... He should get more credit as a person and as a guitar player
Band of Ego´s... Never been a big fan of MC, but i have always had a sort of respect for Mick Mars since the late 80´s, due to hes personality and yes the man is the soul of the band, yet he has always been in the shadow of the other ego boys.... As its clearly indicated in the documentary, lets form MC again, weeks of negotiation with the ego boys and suddenly they come to realize " Oh wait, we need a guitar player...." No one even bothered to know where and how the guy was during all those years.... As if he had been a session player all those years... shame really.
I dont suppose anyone considered that Mick saved the rest of the bands lives. As a common entity. Seeing Mick like that was a wake up call for everyone else.
Mick Mars is an incredible human being- so humble and down to earth and to go through all he is with his disease and then the hip surgery and to still be able to do that tour was nothing short of amazing. I can feel the love that Nikki has for him because I do too, he is such an underrated guitarist in my opinion!
Mick might just be the most passionate musician I've ever seen. To be in that kind of shape and still go out a kill it requires a will that is made of pure steel. How can you do that if you don't love the hell out of what you do? Ultimate respect.
I think the Nicky and Vince saved Mick’s life, getting him to come back. If the band didn’t do this part..Mick would have died alone, that was his family
It's sad to see Mick Mars in such poor health. It dramatically shows that no matter how much money you have, it's not worth a damn if you don't have your health!
@@Nomadcreations Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I've been homeless countless times. Hope you're sleeping somewhere safe and off the grid. Best of luck brother.
I'm so sorry Mick thought the way he did. He is so loved and respected by the fans, the Crue would have been nothing without him. I was diagnosed long ago at 19, he gets major props from me for doing this tour and everything after..no way could I have done that. Much love to Mick :)
Hang In there Triumph & Not the rope kind, Been there Done That Myself . Divine (Invisable ) Intervention Cut me down, Clean cut Right Thru the 2x4 Roof Joist & Told I have a Teaching (?) Purpose To people. Thru Chronic progressive pains & Heart Attacks & problems , But No Paychecks yet... & @ 65 I'm Runnin Out Of Youths-Energy. Yes Mick is an inspiration, Rock & Roll Both Put Him In His condition But Also SAVED Him. Bravo His Solo Career...
Mick: " People are questioning if I'm gonna make it, and my answer is: watch me" Damn!!! What a legend!! My personal favorite guitar player in the world! These guys are the definition of Rock Heroes! #LongLiveTheCrue!!
Exactly what I was thinking... it wasnt even directed towards me but it wtill made me think "Damn well maybe I should get back on heroin.." i liked heroin. It was numbing to me I was as on heroin and pills for almost 5 years and after the love of my life died I tried killing myself all the time by overdosing because I didnt want to live, it was either I was being criticized by my family or by drug dealers trying to not sell me much because of me trying to kill myself by od
Chronic pain is no joke, coming from someone who lives with it my hat goes off to Mick. Hip replacement is excruciating for a healthy person, I cant imagine what he endured. And the fact that he was able to get opioids is a miracle too, especially with a history of drug use. But I seriously doubt he could have done this without them so Im glad he got them. Rock on MC /m/
I had a total hip replacement four years ago and I have a high pain tolerance, but the pain from that was excruciating...that pain scale from 1-10...I finally found out what a 10 felt like..I wanted to put a bullet through my head...but the Lord Jesus got me through it..MM is a badass.
Coincidentally, my addiction to opiates started in May of 2005, precisely when this was being made lol. I’d had a minor operation on my foot and got addicted to the Percocets they prescribed me. Back then, they’d throw the damn things at you. Today, you almost have to have a leg amputated to get them. I’m so glad I got sober when I did because everything on the street these days has fentanyl in it and it’s killing addicts left and right like never before. I’ve been clean since 2013.
To be fair to Mick he wasn't a drug user in the heyday of Motley, he was a hardcore drinker but not really a drug guy. But as someone who was a Opiate addict that is harder to kick then just about anything.
This reunion saved all their life's including my own. I lost my wife and son and I was gone on the road singing in my band, I fuckin lost it.I had a noose around my neck ready to out with my favorite band and they played a song I never heard( if I die tomorrow) before the song ended I had the rope off my neck. You guys saved my life and I could never thank all you enough. I love you guys and I want all 4 of you guys for all the great music and most of all for saving my life. Long Live Motley Crue .
He says he's doing well. His wife says the same thing. You can tell it's true by looking at his newer photos. His wife Seraina has some on her Instagram. He's in healthy weight, with shiny eyes and hair. He also smiles a lot more than he used to and looks much healthier and happier. I think he's truly blessed to have Seraina. She takes great care of him. And she seems to be a very positive, life loving person. Perfect for someone who dealt with depression.
Mick is a true badass and it hurts to hear him say he is embarrassed about the ravages this disease has taken on his body. I look at him and see a warrior, he is fighting this disease, the pain, for his life, for a long time and all the while proving he is a GOAT! Impressive and inspiring! Us Crue fans that have been there since the beginning are not young teenagers anymore. A lot of us are experiencing our own health problems. Mick is what legends are made of !
Part of me hopes they saw Mick and realised they had to put their egos to one side and do it to save him. I am not a MC fan as such, but I have tremendous respect for him as a guitarist and also for finding the fighting spirit to come back from rock bottom to do this.
Nikki and Micks’ relationship was one of the strongest bonds ever. Don’t forget when they first met, they hated each other. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Really, it was that strong? That strong that, as Mick says here, he fell into a pit of despair, addiction and pain, wishing someone would come for FIVE YEARS, and nobody (not even Nikki) ever came until it was time to roll Mick out onstage and make some money from it.
w0bbl3r Mick hid himself and nobody could get in contact with him. But just because nobody gave him open arms of help, that doesn’t mean the relationship was terrible.
Really, I was under the impression that Nikki and Vince were the closest to each other and Tommy and Mick were the closest to each other and I thought that they didn't hate each other when Nikki and Mick first met.
Mick Mars is truly one of the best guitarists of all time. He will go down in the history books for sure. He is awesome to listen to and his courage to help himself feel better is amazing.
It was tough to hear Mick was alone all those years when he was desperately wanting someone to help him. I understand he didn't have the strongest relationship with his kids but no friends to check up on him when he truly needed it until Nikki and Alan came before the reunion. Brought a tear or two. Mick you are a legend and all fans in and outside Motley respect and appreciate you still playing through that terrible disease you suffer
This was the start of Mick being Mick again. The band getting back together saved Mick's life and he stepped up like the strong person he is. Great guitar player, one of the best. When they first started, Mick was the only one that was a master at his instrument.
Firm believer that this band and his friends saved Mick Mars life! Amazing what music can do for a life. Always said that music can heal the soul!! Having a ruff day throw on your favorite band lay down and enjoy...
Everyone is saying “this and this person is the reason the band held together” but if u take away one of them it’ll all fall apart so basically Nikki Tommy Vince and mick make up Mötley crüe, nothing more nothing less
I think the point being, Tommy and Vince would easily step away, if not for Nikki and Mick. Vince even seems open to burying any past issues, it's Tommy that is holding a grudge.
All of them being difficult personalities oddly tend to balance things out. So its the shit that breaks them, also makes them. If they replace someone, that replacement person wont have any say on anything. They made a great record with Corabi, i still listen to it, but its not Mötley Crue. Im just stating the obvious here.
I was never a MC fan until the later years... That being said: I have ALOTTA respect for what they’ve accomplished over the years-not to forget what they’ve also overcome!!! MC is definitely a force in the world of R&R👍🏼
I saw them that tour. I had front row and backstage passes. Awesome. Out of all of it I think it probably saved Mick's life. Sure glad he's still here.
It's so sad to see how the band's gone from rooting for Mick and being there for him to completely shitting on him present day. They are a tribute band now at best with yet again another super talented guitarist holding them together.
Great comment I completely agree100% I can't believe Nikki is a Sagitarius as I am but his birthday 2 days before mine .If anything we are supposed to be loyal ,ethical and honest, surely he can't be a Sag lol
Wow/ The way they pulled If I Die Tomorrow was phenomenal. This is what sets superstars and internet sensations apart; gods/superstars and titans/everybody else. Mick is the star of this whole thing...
Curious about how Motley Crue fans are going to see you, Mick? Oh, man, that hurt my heart. Like seriously. Brother, you are a legend and the reason many of us even started playing guitar! You could be playing from a wheelchair and I'd still come to see it! I have a guitar that stays in whole step down tuning just so I can jam Mars tunes. I use it for nothing else. The amount of courage and heart it takes to do what you do with the hand that was given to you is truly an inspiration to all. Its your drive and love for music that, in my opinion, makes you the greatest guitar player ever. I doubt Eddie, Eric, Jimi, or Jeff could do what you have done in the face of all you have fighting against you. Don't ever doubt yourself, man. Your fans love you and always will. (Glad you kicked that opiate addiction. I had a back injury myself and got hooked the same way. Glad to see you sporting that cross too!)
Completely agree - Mick is mc to me - certainly the least heard of member of the band - but his story intrigues me the most out of all the crew of motleys
FloodyBoy Randal you’re right. Dime was in his own league bubba. NOBODY had more FEEL in their playing. Soul brotha. Not jus playing licks and bs shredding. Means nothing if you have no feel behind it. I love Micks playing. Excellent riffs. But you’re talking glam/hard vs metal. 2 different styles. Ask other musicians and they’ll tell you Dime was the man.
Mick.....you're a beautiful man....we the fans care so much about you and always will.....you're such a great guitar player but you're also a great human being. Rock on Mick
who would have known how this story wasnt as much about MC as it was about the raw humanity and realization that people need each other and its never been more self evident in all of them . The courage Mick showed brought a tear to my eye and how he put his uncomfortable embarrassment to the side. And the video omg.
I have osteoarthritis through my spine shoulders hands ankles knees hips although every day is painful I know it is still no way as painful as micks I totally relate to his embarrassment and feeling like you just can't go on with it i honestly don't know how he managed to get on that stage and play are bodies have to work 3 times as hard just the smallest thing's will tire you out yet he carried on the man is a trooper and an inspiration
We flew from Perth Australia to see them in Las vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles.. The Forum show was killer and so was the pre and post gig get together (at the Rainbow)with the fans from all over the globe! was excellent! Great Re-union
39:21 This is the best part, I promise. I saw them live several times. They had that intangible quality of hard rock uniqueness that left people wanting more of them. They were just like Mick said; 'We become some kind of entity.'
This I like a lot. To meet them was great. To finally get to tell Mick how I felt as a fan & also one who also has a disease I try to keep calm. Mick I wish you the best you'll always be a great guitarist & a man in my eyes & heart. Love ya. The look he gave me was it for me. Thank you MC
I've seen them 3 times in concert starting when I was in 7th grade and they toured with Ozzy for their Shout At the Devil album. Hands downs best live show ever. Rough seeing Mick like that but maybe the reunion gave him the will to go on maybe like a purpose. Glad they did get back together. Been my all time favorite band since I was 12, 36 years ago and always will be! True American Rock n Roll bad ass band!
If Tommy ever reads this, YOU and the band saved his life! You all gave him a reason to live after he just admitted he didn't have anything to do, live for.
If Tommy ever reads this (which he won’t), he used to be my favourite member of the band, but success, excess and his ego got the better of him in the end to the point where his schtick stopped being endearing and just made him look like a fucking selfish jerk. It’s blatantly evident in this documentary that he’d become so totally self-absorbed at that point he felt HIS “problems” were more important than everyone else’s- including Mick’s which was really not a nice side of him to see. Tommy’s face when he saw Mick for the first time in several years was an uncomfortable watch, so I’d imagine it was a real wake-up call for Tommy to get his own fucking act together - and to be fair to him, finally hearing him open up and start to express himself honestly and be accountable to the band for his shit and his hang-ups like an adult instead of the spoiled prick he’d become gave me hope that there’s gas in the ol’ Mötley tank yet. Yes, the band saved Mick’s life by reforming, but I like to think that Mick suddenly made everyone else realise that their petty shit doesn’t matter in the bigger scheme of things. Life is short. Mick Mars rocks. 🤘🏻
This is when Tommy was being a complete princess. I think he thought his solo career and popularity would sky rocket. Boy was he wrong. However I'm glad they swallowed there pride and made it work.
Love these guys 4eva always will even when they are 75 years old I would still go and see them, all there books are amazing outstanding I would recommend everyone needs to read. Seen them at the final tour here in Australia and will go again hopefully real soon with another world tour 🥰🥰🥰
Mick just said how our Fan's would react to this, well I'm one of them lm one of those Fan's, we care about you , and want to see you as healthy as you can be that's all, if you can't that's ok to.. your health comes first ..
I could tell right away after seeing the making of the If I Die Tomorrow part that all four members were in on the reunion. You can tell that all four members were having a lot of fun during the making of that video and it was magic.
Watched Carnival Of Sins a few years ago and became a bigger Motley Crue fan than ever. Nice to see this documentary about the events leading up to that concert. Thanks vh1. You rock!
backmaniac1 all they showed was micks hip replacement but, since this documentary was rawer than a biopic could ever be i guess they thought it would be good to leave it out. I think the movie was created to show more of the origin of crue and their 80s antics because all we have of that time is fragments and interviews, no one was doing documentaries on crue in the 80s yk?
MM fantastic guitar player. If those guys had been clean in the 80s they probably could have been the Aerosmith of their generation. I'm truly amazed they all survived. Glad, but amazed.
I wish this video was another 2 hours long!! It was awesome to see Mick Mars come back and make it on stage to rock like he always has. I even have 3 Motley Crue: songs on the playlist I made to get my ass outta bed. You can't listen to Motley Crue: motionless. LOL.. ;)
MICK HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRONG!! INSPIRATION FOR ME EVERYTIME I PLAY MY GUITAR. ✌ I'VE SEEN THE CRUE LIVE 3 TIMES!!! WHEN THESE GUYS TAKE THE STAGE!!!! THEY OWN IT!! BECAUSE OF THE DEDICATED TEAMWORK THAT THEY HAVE!!! YOU WILL ALWAYS GET THE BEST SOUNDING SHOW. " THANKS VINCE!!! YOU SHOT ME A BIRD IN HUNTSVILLE V.B.C. IN NOVEMBER 1987😅 I LOVED IT 🤐🤐 I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MOTLEY CRUE!!! SEMPER FI!!
I think you have to get a rush out of performing if your line of work. I'm a DJ and I'm the first to say there's a definite rush to performing. I enjoy creating new music at home in my studio but nothing like watching a room full of enjoying what I do.
Oh like singing every third word. Looks that kill sounds like this with him singing it. Now up. Razor sharp' get way' slice apart' cool black' moves cat. LOL. Vince sucks as a vocalist.
My old guitar teacher and my old friend once told me that nobody liked Motley Crue and that i'd be the only fan in the world. Went to see them on the reunion tour and it was packed. Proved them wrong big time.
These guys should consider themselves lucky this documentary is about 20 years old already and they are all still alive. Considering the fact they have been through so much as a band and their personal lives. You only live once and if you still got it you still got it. We all die and life is short so get out there and keep on keeping on. Rock on! RIP Randy Castillo that played with them right before this documentary was made. Just be happy for each others accomplishments and learn to forgive.
Dang Mick, Ida come over and chill for as long as you need brother, you have done so much for me over the years as far and giving me inspiration and incredible guitar riffs, as I play. I feel for the other side too, I was given OCs for my blown rotator cuff and already had a drinking issue, happy functional drunk, but eating those things and eventually graduating the same as everyone before me, but finally got it figured out 7 years ago. There are a millions of people that would love to support Mick!
This documentary is a reminder that no matter whether you're famous or a nobody, health issues can come for anyone. I really hope Mick's health improved. It was said that it's an incurable disease, but I hope that at least something could be done to improve his situation. My heart goes out to him.
wow....seems like yesterday.I sen this tour and back in 1984 when the crew toured with ozzy bark at the moon tour.Love these guys.Thanks motley for all the great times.
Mick is alive today because of this reuniting of Motley. Band members have issues every day, but guys.... it's nothing that you can't talk about, say your sorry to each other and move on and get back to being the four brother's like you were back then. Motley is truly ROCK legend's and us fucking fans love you guy's.
Wow I have not seen this in quite some time. Hard to believe it was 16 yrs ago. Red White and Crue concert shirt I have is still going strong with me as well. Love you guys 🤘🤘
seen them several times great shows always ,and mick is so underrated cannot wait for his solo album. would love to see them back together again they fucking rocked
i seen them in saratoga springs on this tour and i have to say they sounded great! i was never a huge crue fan but i liked them. i was there to see Godsmack .but the two things that stuck out to me was Vince's voice sounded great and mick is a great guitar player.
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This was 16 years ago and Mick is still playing live and better than ever. He looked at this horrible disease in the eye and said "No. Fuck YOU."
The man is an inspiration.
Mick is a guitar legend
Not so much, he was good but great no, besides he become adiccted to the pain killers.
@@julianjv7325 dude, Painkiller addiction aside (nobody should judge him for that) what are you basing your qualifier regarding his [according to you] low standard of guitar playing on? Come on now…
Hell yes!! He’s the man !
tour saved mick's life. gave him something to live for. this is awesome
I got teary eyed when he started saying how he felt so alone
Motley fans will accept mick however he is.. hes the underrated badass!!
He always put perfection over showmanship.
Totally agree!! I have much love and admiration for him!! U have seen many people with ankylosing spondylitis struggle on a daily basis!! Do his babdmates from motley crue know how much he struggled on a daily basis?!!
Yeh Mick mars and Agnus young are the best of the best and don't understand why he doesn't get credit for that bc I think he is one of the few that could hang with Agnus young.!!!
THAT Was WELL Put DUDE ! Most Definitely !
@@shannonstrange2162 No FUKN Bullshit MS. Shannon !
I do admire him for what he was able to do. I had worked with someone who had a form of Ankylosing spondylitis. He was in pain everyday and couldn't even walk without help from a walker or wheelchair. For Mick to have it AND stand AND hold a guitar, let alone play a full concert, is amazing. He is someone to look up to. I understand where he is coming from with opioid addiction. You take one and the pain is manageable. But after awhile one isn't enough. You need two, three, four................each time because your body gets so used to the pills after awhile. Then you run out too early and have to wait until the next script. In that time, withdrawals happen and they aren't pretty. Your pain is amplified. You get pains in other spots that you didn't realize you had because the pills wiped them away. Too hot. Too cold. Sweating. Depression sets in. You're an addict without the thought of becoming one.
Mick Mars can come out playing his guitar in a wheelchair and we will cheer him on the same way we always have, if not more! When it comes down to it were all family & you've all earned the love of your fans.
Exactly! Theres no question about it. He will always be The Mick Mars.
Nikki and Mick were the real glue that created and held them together.
they were also the two consistent members that never left the band unlike Tommy and Vince
@@robertisham5279 No Mick never left but Vince left and so did Tommy
@@nicolefornuto7177 Yeah I know I put Mick by accident
@@robertisham5279 No worries :) though I agree Mick and Nikki were the glue that held the band together.
@FloodyBoy Randal I almost agree. But even though New Tattoo has grown on me over the years and has strong material imo, it's missing one thing: Tommy's drums. And Randy was certainly a great drummer. My point: it's gotta be all 4 of them.
I hope everybody understands that TRUE CRUE FANS and especially fans who play guitar are crazy about Mick not out of sympathy for his medical issues, but because he's one of the most badass guitar players ever in the history of heavy music.
Facts 💯
I am a young rock guitar player in my 20s with scoliosis , and while it is nowhere near as severe as ankylosing spondylitis, I have been dealing with back pain since I was 17. Mick Mars is a total inspiration for me, because throughout the pain, and through the feeling of your spine turning against you, he not only pulled through, but he became one of rock's most unbeatable icons. Motley Crue themselves are my inspiration, and that's what makes the recent events so hurtful because of the way they treated him. But as you said, true Crue fans love and appreciate Mick for everything he did.
@@hishamhilal8332 And I hope you keep playing and one day people will appreciate you for your awesome playing. And for being an inspiration.
Most underrated guitar player of our generation...
As a guitar player i agree with you
I feel bad for Mick Mars, he the most humble and calm of them all, yet he is always left in the shadows.. MC would be nothing without hes guitar riffs and leads + he is the only guitar player in the band = way more multitasking than it would be with two guitars..... He should get more credit as a person and as a guitar player
Mehdi S . Mick mars is a severely underated rock guitarist with a beautiful blues rock edge. Just listen to motley song new tattoo.
If motley could have been totally focused as a band, they would have been twice as big as they were.
Yeah I agree man, Tommy pissing and moaning about getting up and doing press like 13 days in a row and Mick has a lifetime of shit to deal with.
Band of Ego´s... Never been a big fan of MC, but i have always had a sort of respect for Mick Mars since the late 80´s, due to hes personality and yes the man is the soul of the band, yet he has always been in the shadow of the other ego boys.... As its clearly indicated in the documentary, lets form MC again, weeks of negotiation with the ego boys and suddenly they come to realize " Oh wait, we need a guitar player...." No one even bothered to know where and how the guy was during all those years.... As if he had been a session player all those years... shame really.
True That and if i may say so MM 1313 is the most under rated guitar player in the entire world...
Tommy : what's cracking ?
Mick : my neck.
My heart broke.
He was Still Off The wall Witty In His Situation, A True Die Hard rocker Prepared!
Buck cherry crazy bitch
Fuk michael jackson and ya flik ya Nek aye knuckles frog
what’s the time stamp 😂
at what time stamp?
39:50 that´s the most badass statement ever. That fucking smile at the end of "just watch me..." that´s the real face of rock . Well done Mick!!!
Such an incredible guitar player 🤟
I dont suppose anyone considered that Mick saved the rest of the bands lives. As a common entity.
Seeing Mick like that was a wake up call for everyone else.
Mick Mars is an incredible human being- so humble and down to earth and to go through all he is with his disease and then the hip surgery and to still be able to do that tour was nothing short of amazing. I can feel the love that Nikki has for him because I do too, he is such an underrated guitarist in my opinion!
Mick might just be the most passionate musician I've ever seen. To be in that kind of shape and still go out a kill it requires a will that is made of pure steel. How can you do that if you don't love the hell out of what you do? Ultimate respect.
You gotta admire the fact he would rather go out and play instead of laying around at home
@@Takaichi666- that’s very true
I think the Nicky and Vince saved Mick’s life, getting him to come back. If the band didn’t do this part..Mick would have died alone, that was his family
It's sad to see Mick Mars in such poor health. It dramatically shows that no matter how much money you have, it's not worth a damn if you don't have your health!
But It Does get You better Medical Treatment & Also helps You Aint Homeless! Of Which I Am bcz Of my High tax paid govt discriminatory Rights.
Not sure what your INCOMPLETE statement is about ? Do you UNDERSTAND Mick's condition ?
@@Nomadcreations Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I've been homeless countless times. Hope you're sleeping somewhere safe and off the grid. Best of luck brother.
@@michaelmiller8455 My govt (Rehab Poisen Job) did it to me & No medical =its SOL chronic progressive, Thanx For the Blessing
True words. Nothing is about health
I know Mick has been through A LOT. I can’t even imagine. But it hasn’t affected his playing AT ALL. He still sounds great.
Bloody good point SEXY Lady
I'm so sorry Mick thought the way he did. He is so loved and respected by the fans, the Crue would have been nothing without him. I was diagnosed long ago at 19, he gets major props from me for doing this tour and everything after..no way could I have done that. Much love to Mick :)
Hang In there Triumph & Not the rope kind, Been there Done That Myself . Divine (Invisable ) Intervention Cut me down, Clean cut Right Thru the 2x4 Roof Joist & Told I have a Teaching (?) Purpose To people. Thru Chronic progressive pains & Heart Attacks & problems , But No Paychecks yet... & @ 65 I'm Runnin Out Of Youths-Energy. Yes Mick is an inspiration, Rock & Roll Both Put Him In His condition But Also SAVED Him. Bravo His Solo Career...
Hang in there bro
Mick: " People are questioning if I'm gonna make it, and my answer is: watch me" Damn!!! What a legend!! My personal favorite guitar player in the world! These guys are the definition of Rock Heroes! #LongLiveTheCrue!!
I believe the tour saved micks life. I love you Mick
Maybe
I came to say the same thing
R.I.P.
@@TheTamtam76 he's alive
Yeah he's top 3 with me.
"I liked you better on heroin".... yeah that's always a good thing to say to a recovering heroin addict lol
I would've said I liked you better when you were eating locks and bagels you $ sign JEW! (click)
@PAbcentral ______ I don't care if some cunt calls me a junkie.They can suk balls
@PAbcentral ______ I've been called a junkie ... Nikki did say after speaking to Vinny, "now wouldn't be a bad time for a hit of smack" ...
Exactly what I was thinking... it wasnt even directed towards me but it wtill made me think "Damn well maybe I should get back on heroin.." i liked heroin. It was numbing to me I was as on heroin and pills for almost 5 years and after the love of my life died I tried killing myself all the time by overdosing because I didnt want to live, it was either I was being criticized by my family or by drug dealers trying to not sell me much because of me trying to kill myself by od
Neal Daamkjaer aaaand we found the anti-Semitic asshole
Mick needed his boys
If there weren't gonna be a reunion, Mick would have died in 2004, instead of having his hip replaced.
Yes
Yes he did they were his family
On with the show
Yes,i'm glad they all got together for one more round. 😊
I would pay just to see Mick period
That’s 90% of the reason I’m buying concert tickets😬
Chronic pain is no joke, coming from someone who lives with it my hat goes off to Mick. Hip replacement is excruciating for a healthy person, I cant imagine what he endured. And the fact that he was able to get opioids is a miracle too, especially with a history of drug use. But I seriously doubt he could have done this without them so Im glad he got them. Rock on MC /m/
Impossible without opiates
I had a total hip replacement four years ago and I have a high pain tolerance, but the pain from that was excruciating...that pain scale from 1-10...I finally found out what a 10 felt like..I wanted to put a bullet through my head...but the Lord Jesus got me through it..MM is a badass.
@@donnar9864 BLESS YOU!
Coincidentally, my addiction to opiates started in May of 2005, precisely when this was being made lol. I’d had a minor operation on my foot and got addicted to the Percocets they prescribed me. Back then, they’d throw the damn things at you. Today, you almost have to have a leg amputated to get them. I’m so glad I got sober when I did because everything on the street these days has fentanyl in it and it’s killing addicts left and right like never before. I’ve been clean since 2013.
To be fair to Mick he wasn't a drug user in the heyday of Motley, he was a hardcore drinker but not really a drug guy.
But as someone who was a Opiate addict that is harder to kick then just about anything.
Mick saying "watch me." With that smile. Yessiirrrrr! Let's gooooo! 🤘🤘 Crue Head for life
I honestly teared up when Mick was talking about how he was worried about how all of the Crüe fans would see him.
Mick Mars is not one of the best guitar players of all time he is the goat it's not even close
Poor guy he had nothing to worry about his fans accept him for who he is no matter what he looks like
I never realized how articulate and well spoken Nikki is. You can tell the guy is very smart with a huge heart
yeah sure about nikki lmao 😂
Research and see how he done Mick Mars 😮
To bad he a piece of crap who a long with Tommy hep C Lee and Vince meal have tried rooting mick over.
He should have used those smarts to learn how to play bass
@mikedavis8008 The virtuoso of those group always deserve his money , Mick Mars is the reason for Mötley Crüe
This reunion saved all their life's including my own. I lost my wife and son and I was gone on the road singing in my band, I fuckin lost it.I had a noose around my neck ready to out with my favorite band and they played a song I never heard( if I die tomorrow) before the song ended I had the rope off my neck. You guys saved my life and I could never thank all you enough. I love you guys and I want all 4 of you guys for all the great music and most of all for saving my life. Long Live Motley Crue .
Rawb Roberson ❤️👍🏻
God Bless you brother!🙏
Wow, what a story, you are so brave. God bless you🙏🏻hope life is looking better now.
I started crying when mick walked in 😭
Poor Mick, he really looked terrible back then. Mick is the talent of that band, hope he's doing better now.
Coy Leigh they have confirmed his condition has stopped progressing
He says he's doing well. His wife says the same thing. You can tell it's true by looking at his newer photos. His wife Seraina has some on her Instagram. He's in healthy weight, with shiny eyes and hair. He also smiles a lot more than he used to and looks much healthier and happier. I think he's truly blessed to have Seraina. She takes great care of him. And she seems to be a very positive, life loving person. Perfect for someone who dealt with depression.
@@amusementfilms4616 The damage is still there though. The pain doesn't go away.
Mick is a true badass and it hurts to hear him say he is embarrassed about the ravages this disease has taken on his body. I look at him and see a warrior, he is fighting this disease, the pain, for his life, for a long time and all the while proving he is a GOAT! Impressive and inspiring! Us Crue fans that have been there since the beginning are not young teenagers anymore. A lot of us are experiencing our own health problems. Mick is what legends are made of !
👍😇☝️🤟👍💪💪🫶🫶🫶
My first concert at 16 years old in 2005! Loved it, my favorite band.
Part of me hopes they saw Mick and realised they had to put their egos to one side and do it to save him.
I am not a MC fan as such, but I have tremendous respect for him as a guitarist and also for finding the fighting spirit to come back from rock bottom to do this.
Nikki and Micks’ relationship was one of the strongest bonds ever. Don’t forget when they first met, they hated each other. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Really, it was that strong? That strong that, as Mick says here, he fell into a pit of despair, addiction and pain, wishing someone would come for FIVE YEARS, and nobody (not even Nikki) ever came until it was time to roll Mick out onstage and make some money from it.
w0bbl3r Mick hid himself and nobody could get in contact with him. But just because nobody gave him open arms of help, that doesn’t mean the relationship was terrible.
Really, I was under the impression that Nikki and Vince were the closest to each other and Tommy and Mick were the closest to each other and I thought that they didn't hate each other when Nikki and Mick first met.
Nikki and Mick are definitely the closest Nikki even has a tat of Mick on his leg
Bullshit saying
Fuckn kill ya enemies
Mick Mars is truly one of the best guitarists of all time. He will go down in the history books for sure. He is awesome to listen to and his courage to help himself feel better is amazing.
It was tough to hear Mick was alone all those years when he was desperately wanting someone to help him. I understand he didn't have the strongest relationship with his kids but no friends to check up on him when he truly needed it until Nikki and Alan came before the reunion. Brought a tear or two. Mick you are a legend and all fans in and outside Motley respect and appreciate you still playing through that terrible disease you suffer
Those 4 are like true brothers, who gets annoyed at eachother and have their up and downs, truely a legendary band and forever will be
This was the start of Mick being Mick again. The band getting back together saved Mick's life and he stepped up like the strong person he is. Great guitar player, one of the best. When they first started, Mick was the only one that was a master at his instrument.
When Mick said “watch me” and smiled I both cried and cheered at the same time. Fuck yeah, the beast lives.
mick is such a great guy and this is really sad. also hes one of the most underrated guitarist in rock music.
“You guys have to hide the cameras because if they see them they’ll freak out.”
14:11 *camera walks right up to Nikki*
Right? That stood out to me too. Like....how was that "hidden"?
@@JennaLeigh They had it hidden somehow. Nikki would’ve said something about the camera.
@@KennyDresden98 a lot ofthis is fake no way would management secretly record a band meeting thats a huge betrayal of trust
Yeah its all staged bs
Nikki was one of "them". He was trying to make the reunion happen. The hidden cameras was more for Tommy and Vince
Firm believer that this band and his friends saved Mick Mars life! Amazing what music can do for a life. Always said that music can heal the soul!! Having a ruff day throw on your favorite band lay down and enjoy...
What's Mick doing now? I know the other 3 are still playing with their own bands. But do you know if Mick has his own band.
@@seanoconnor5730 he's doing a solo album that should be out soon,and he's played on Phil Campbell's album
I really believe they saved micks life he’s a strong little guy because of them
Everyone is saying “this and this person is the reason the band held together” but if u take away one of them it’ll all fall apart so basically Nikki Tommy Vince and mick make up Mötley crüe, nothing more nothing less
Awesome talented band members Vince, Tommy, Nikki and Mick
I think the point being, Tommy and Vince would easily step away, if not for Nikki and Mick. Vince even seems open to burying any past issues, it's Tommy that is holding a grudge.
Oh Hell No: WELL SAID, MY FRIEND, WELL SAID!
Couldn't of said it better myself, they all contribute something to the band and are all great in their own respected ways
All of them being difficult personalities oddly tend to balance things out. So its the shit that breaks them, also makes them.
If they replace someone, that replacement person wont have any say on anything.
They made a great record with Corabi, i still listen to it, but its not Mötley Crue.
Im just stating the obvious here.
I was never a MC fan until the later years... That being said: I have ALOTTA respect for what they’ve accomplished over the years-not to forget what they’ve also overcome!!!
MC is definitely a force in the world of R&R👍🏼
Seeing mick broke my heart. I love mick he’s just an amazing guitarist. We love you mick
I saw them that tour. I had front row and backstage passes. Awesome. Out of all of it I think it probably saved Mick's life. Sure glad he's still here.
It's so sad to see how the band's gone from rooting for Mick and being there for him to completely shitting on him present day. They are a tribute band now at best with yet again another super talented guitarist holding them together.
Great comment I completely agree100% I can't believe Nikki is a Sagitarius as I am but his birthday 2 days before mine .If anything we are supposed to be loyal ,ethical and honest, surely he can't be a Sag lol
@@batphink2655 Right. His DOB is probably as fake as his name
Wow/ The way they pulled If I Die Tomorrow was phenomenal. This is what sets superstars and internet sensations apart; gods/superstars and titans/everybody else. Mick is the star of this whole thing...
Curious about how Motley Crue fans are going to see you, Mick? Oh, man, that hurt my heart. Like seriously.
Brother, you are a legend and the reason many of us even started playing guitar! You could be playing from a wheelchair and I'd still come to see it! I have a guitar that stays in whole step down tuning just so I can jam Mars tunes. I use it for nothing else.
The amount of courage and heart it takes to do what you do with the hand that was given to you is truly an inspiration to all.
Its your drive and love for music that, in my opinion, makes you the greatest guitar player ever.
I doubt Eddie, Eric, Jimi, or Jeff could do what you have done in the face of all you have fighting against you.
Don't ever doubt yourself, man. Your fans love you and always will.
(Glad you kicked that opiate addiction. I had a back injury myself and got hooked the same way. Glad to see you sporting that cross too!)
can't believe i just now found this. really well done doc. thank you!
This was 15 years ago. I get to see these guys in concert in August. I can't wait!!!! 🤩😍😍😍😍😍🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤
You never have to be embarrassed Mick!!! You sir are the king of guitar! You are god! MM1313 for life!
Completely agree - Mick is mc to me - certainly the least heard of member of the band - but his story intrigues me the most out of all the crew of motleys
sjaxemaster11 Ehhhhhhh...... Dimebag holds the title King Of Guitar. HOWEVER Mick is JUST under him.
You said he was embarrassed???
FloodyBoy Randal you’re right. Dime was in his own league bubba. NOBODY had more FEEL in their playing. Soul brotha. Not jus playing licks and bs shredding. Means nothing if you have no feel behind it. I love Micks playing. Excellent riffs. But you’re talking glam/hard vs metal. 2 different styles. Ask other musicians and they’ll tell you Dime was the man.
Mick.....you're a beautiful man....we the fans care so much about you and always will.....you're such a great guitar player but you're also a great human being. Rock on Mick
If they see cameras they're gonna freak out... *points camera directly at Nikki*
This is truly an amazing documentary. I have not seen this in a very long time. Thank you so much for posting this. 39:23 is the best part. I promise.
Even after the final tour, Tommy is still a child.
@Mark Cianfarani Tommy gets credit for Heather, but the rest were all skanks and skanks don't count!
Tommy is a bitch.
Gerber Bernstein Child ? No ...he’s a complete douche.
Because he's a total fucking douche bag! I mean, damn, his own fucking son knocks his ass out cold!
@@tacojoe5936 Calling people skanks is disrespectful and demeaning.
Saw this back in 05 ! Watching again in 2020 Glad to see and say that Mick Mars is still kicking ass!! Rock n Roll will never die!!!
who would have known how this story wasnt as much about MC as it was about the raw humanity and realization that people need each other and its never been more self evident in all of them . The courage Mick showed brought a tear to my eye and how he put his uncomfortable embarrassment to the side. And the video omg.
I have osteoarthritis through my spine shoulders hands ankles knees hips although every day is painful I know it is still no way as painful as micks I totally relate to his embarrassment and feeling like you just can't go on with it i honestly don't know how he managed to get on that stage and play are bodies have to work 3 times as hard just the smallest thing's will tire you out yet he carried on the man is a trooper and an inspiration
We flew from Perth Australia to see them in Las vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles.. The Forum show was killer and so was the pre and post gig get together (at the Rainbow)with the fans from all over the globe! was excellent! Great Re-union
Mick is the man. So tough. Such a legend. All hail the kind of rock!!
39:21 This is the best part, I promise. I saw them live several times. They had that intangible quality of hard rock uniqueness that left people wanting more of them. They were just like Mick said; 'We become some kind of entity.'
This I like a lot. To meet them was great. To finally get to tell Mick how I felt as a fan & also one who also has a disease I try to keep calm. Mick I wish you the best you'll always be a great guitarist & a man in my eyes & heart. Love ya. The look he gave me was it for me. Thank you MC
“i think people are questioning me if i’m gonna make it..watch me”
I've seen them 3 times in concert starting when I was in 7th grade and they toured with Ozzy for their Shout At the Devil album. Hands downs best live show ever. Rough seeing Mick like that but maybe the reunion gave him the will to go on maybe like a purpose. Glad they did get back together. Been my all time favorite band since I was 12, 36 years ago and always will be! True American Rock n Roll bad ass band!
You can see that Nikki is the most positive!
He always has been its his band and he would never give up on it for a chance of a reunion
And smartest
Great respect for Mick.. what a way ... love the band
If Tommy ever reads this, YOU and the band saved his life! You all gave him a reason to live after he just admitted he didn't have anything to do, live for.
If Tommy ever reads this (which he won’t), he used to be my favourite member of the band, but success, excess and his ego got the better of him in the end to the point where his schtick stopped being endearing and just made him look like a fucking selfish jerk. It’s blatantly evident in this documentary that he’d become so totally self-absorbed at that point he felt HIS “problems” were more important than everyone else’s- including Mick’s which was really not a nice side of him to see. Tommy’s face when he saw Mick for the first time in several years was an uncomfortable watch, so I’d imagine it was a real wake-up call for Tommy to get his own fucking act together - and to be fair to him, finally hearing him open up and start to express himself honestly and be accountable to the band for his shit and his hang-ups like an adult instead of the spoiled prick he’d become gave me hope that there’s gas in the ol’ Mötley tank yet.
Yes, the band saved Mick’s life by reforming, but I like to think that Mick suddenly made everyone else realise that their petty shit doesn’t matter in the bigger scheme of things.
Life is short. Mick Mars rocks. 🤘🏻
@@BananaCologne I agree with you!! Finally, someone sees him as he really is. And there are drummers much better than him lol
This is when Tommy was being a complete princess. I think he thought his solo career and popularity would sky rocket. Boy was he wrong. However I'm glad they swallowed there pride and made it work.
Wish Vince still sounded like he did 30 years ago now you can’t even make out what he’s saying and it hurts 🥺☹️
He could get it back to good for his age if he just tried.
God bless you Mick and thank you for all the years of rock I grew up with you guys rocking everyday thanks again God bless brother
Love these guys 4eva always will even when they are 75 years old I would still go and see them, all there books are amazing outstanding I would recommend everyone needs to read. Seen them at the final tour here in Australia and will go again hopefully real soon with another world tour 🥰🥰🥰
Mick just said how our Fan's would react to this, well I'm one of them lm one of those Fan's, we care about you , and want to see you as healthy as you can be that's all, if you can't that's ok to.. your health comes first ..
I really think he's gonna do some new music
Amazing band. Mick Mars is an impressive human being and the other members matured a lot since I knew them in the 80's. Crue is legendary now.
Amazing bands don't perform over backing tracks or play fake bass. Jane's Addiction mops the floor with hair metal tropes like these guys.
I could tell right away after seeing the making of the If I Die Tomorrow part that all four members were in on the reunion. You can tell that all four members were having a lot of fun during the making of that video and it was magic.
Watched Carnival Of Sins a few years ago and became a bigger Motley Crue fan than ever. Nice to see this documentary about the events leading up to that concert. Thanks vh1. You rock!
This is what they didnt show in The Dirt. Too bad, cause thats what ruined the movie for me.
backmaniac1 all they showed was micks hip replacement but, since this documentary was rawer than a biopic could ever be i guess they thought it would be good to leave it out. I think the movie was created to show more of the origin of crue and their 80s antics because all we have of that time is fragments and interviews, no one was doing documentaries on crue in the 80s yk?
I know. The movie made it seem like Mick had his hip surgery in 95 or 96
I love everyones personality in this band...They always made it work. Vince, Nikki, Mick n Tommy all Rock. Mick Mars your the man!!!!
MM fantastic guitar player. If those guys had been clean in the 80s they probably could have been the Aerosmith of their generation. I'm truly amazed they all survived. Glad, but amazed.
I wish this video was another 2 hours long!! It was awesome to see Mick Mars come back and make it on stage to rock like he always has. I even have 3 Motley Crue: songs on the playlist I made to get my ass outta bed. You can't listen to Motley Crue: motionless. LOL.. ;)
Wild side is a must.
MICK HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRONG!! INSPIRATION FOR ME EVERYTIME I PLAY MY GUITAR. ✌ I'VE SEEN THE CRUE LIVE 3 TIMES!!! WHEN THESE GUYS TAKE THE STAGE!!!! THEY OWN IT!! BECAUSE OF THE DEDICATED TEAMWORK THAT THEY HAVE!!! YOU WILL ALWAYS GET THE BEST SOUNDING SHOW. " THANKS VINCE!!! YOU SHOT ME A BIRD IN HUNTSVILLE V.B.C. IN NOVEMBER 1987😅 I LOVED IT 🤐🤐 I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MOTLEY CRUE!!! SEMPER FI!!
@@leenaysmith3672 that gets me goin
Vince Neil seems like he ives for the adrenaline rush of going out in front of a crowd and performing.
I think you have to get a rush out of performing if your line of work. I'm a DJ and I'm the first to say there's a definite rush to performing. I enjoy creating new music at home in my studio but nothing like watching a room full of enjoying what I do.
The word performing.
Should be removed from your comment.
BLUBBERING IS MORE LIKE WHAT HE DOES !
Performing in front of a crowd always adds another layer of rush on top of a solid performance
Oh like singing every third word. Looks that kill sounds like this with him singing it. Now up. Razor sharp' get way' slice apart' cool black' moves cat. LOL. Vince sucks as a vocalist.
Mick Mars you are wonderful, so glad your doing better! Motley Crue is wonderful. Looking forward to you concert in Nashville June of 2021.
My old guitar teacher and my old friend once told me that nobody liked Motley Crue and that i'd be the only fan in the world. Went to see them on the reunion tour and it was packed. Proved them wrong big time.
These guys should consider themselves lucky this documentary is about 20 years old already and they are all still alive. Considering the fact they have been through so much as a band and their personal lives. You only live once and if you still got it you still got it. We all die and life is short so get out there and keep on keeping on. Rock on! RIP Randy Castillo that played with them right before this documentary was made. Just be happy for each others accomplishments and learn to forgive.
Look at Tommy's body language at the conference table. He's a teenager.
Danny Krinkle he has ADHD
Yup
He's a drunken teenager.
It's called crack
He also wanted to be at the center of attention.....that's also why He was 5 hrs late. What a bratt
Dang Mick, Ida come over and chill for as long as you need brother, you have done so much for me over the years as far and giving me inspiration and incredible guitar riffs, as I play. I feel for the other side too, I was given OCs for my blown rotator cuff and already had a drinking issue, happy functional drunk, but eating those things and eventually graduating the same as everyone before me, but finally got it figured out 7 years ago. There are a millions of people that would love to support Mick!
Well done Nikki staying sober., Such Heart!!
@My Opinion Right! It's called NO CHOICE anymore lol
I adore Nikki.
mick looked young but still old. that was 20 years ago and I am his age in the doco. we are all getting older, crazy times
And MICK WE LOVE YOU!
Mick I really hope life is treating you good. I'm praying for you sir
This documentary is a reminder that no matter whether you're famous or a nobody, health issues can come for anyone. I really hope Mick's health improved. It was said that it's an incurable disease, but I hope that at least something could be done to improve his situation. My heart goes out to him.
This was 2005. Since then Mötley Crüe have been on several tours, and an upcoming tour this summer, so his health must be holding out?
All of these musicians ! Are fantastic ! That's what makes the band , as Motley crue !😀😉👍
wow....seems like yesterday.I sen this tour and back in 1984 when the crew toured with ozzy bark at the moon tour.Love these guys.Thanks motley for all the great times.
Dead Weight March 10th, 1984- my first concert!
Mick is alive today because of this reuniting of Motley. Band members have issues every day, but guys.... it's nothing that you can't talk about, say your sorry to each other and move on and get back to being the four brother's like you were back then. Motley is truly ROCK legend's and us fucking fans love you guy's.
We love you Mick, and we always will !!!
Wow I have not seen this in quite some time. Hard to believe it was 16 yrs ago. Red White and Crue concert shirt I have is still going strong with me as well. Love you guys 🤘🤘
Poor Mick. He played great on the tour btw. Seen them in Scotland.
Mick is over here like “watch me b” and I’m here for it
seen them several times great shows always ,and mick is so underrated cannot wait for his solo album. would love to see them back together again they fucking rocked
That was TOTALLY awesome, how they ALL had got back together!!! Thank you for sharing...
I hope Mick is still doing good today! Loveys Micky!
11:44 “i liked you better when you were on heroin”
i shouldn’t have laughed, but I did
Eddie Van Halen said the exact same about Eric Clapton a few years back, despite having said for many years how much he loved Cream.
Joe Coker quite drinking and turned into a top 40 act
i seen them in saratoga springs on this tour and i have to say they sounded great! i was never a huge crue fan but i liked them. i was there to see Godsmack .but the two things that stuck out to me was Vince's voice sounded great and mick is a great guitar player.
We love you Mick you’re the man please stick around and keep on jamming