I was thinking about Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars today, specifically his long & undoubtedly painful battle with the arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis. I guess Thanksgiving had me counting my blessings more than usual.
Seriously tho, the usually reserved fretburner lives daily with a situation that would send many of us into a surging downward spiral of self pity yet I’ve never read any interview with him that indicates such is his viewpoint. To me, he comes off as down-to-earth & not making a big deal about his burden. The man is a quiet hero.
And as I started thinking about it, I also started comparing his old look – that of almost a heavy metal vampire – to his newer ‘Alice Cooper meets voodoo blues guitarist’ vibe. Not just anybody could pull that look off, especially wearing a hat that could instantly make one think instead of Slash from Guns n’ Roses/Velvet Revolver. But for Mick, it really works. A cool image with a hat that reeks of mojo & still the amazing playing skills to back it all up as more than just for show. I’m sure maybe he has fashion consultants et al, but still – for as long as the dude has been in the business, he still doesn’t come off as some pathetic shadow of his former glory. He’s still relevant – probably more so now than anytime in the past ten years or so. And he makes it look good.
Well anyhow, just thought I’d throw all this out there. Hope I can age with half as much grace as Mr. Mick Mars.
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I dont know how old this is but good job. recogizing the genius that is Mick Mars.
Thank you! It’s been about 2 1/2 years since I wrote this post – still just as relevant as it was the day it was written.
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Mick has always been my favorite Mötley!
Yep – he was so freakin’ creepy in the early years, I totally dug it! He’s definitely one of the guitar gods.
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I thought your article here about Mick Mars is awesome. Been a Crue fan since before it was cool to like them. Keep rocking.
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Been a Crue fan since 1983 in junior high and Mick has always been my fave. Great write up about a true heavy metal guitar god that IMO has never gotten all the credit that he deserves. Love ya Mick!!!
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yes indeed he is very much humble/and an awesome musician enjoyed their music as long as i can remember