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Robert Alan Deal [1] (born May 4, 1951), [1] [2] [3] [4] known professionally as Mick Mars, is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He is known for his aggressive, melodic solos and bluesy riffs. [5]
Jan 16, 2024 · The founding guitarist of Mötley Crüe sued the band for refusing to provide corporate documents and seeking to oust him from the group. A judge ruled that the band had to pay his legal fees and the case is now moot, but the arbitration over his shares continues.
Jun 24, 2023 · Mars has alleged in court filings that the band used this as an excuse to remove him from the group he co-founded 42 years ago, denying him what he sees as his share of future band proceeds.
Apr 7, 2023 · In an exclusive interview, Motley Crue's Mick Mars gives his perspective on why he's fighting to still be a part of the band — legally, at least.
The legendary guitarist, whose riffs, solos and overall devastatingly heavy sound powered the L.A. icons through four decades of world-conquering, multi-platinum sonic mayhem is, as he demonstrates on his debut solo effort, still a serious force to be reckoned with. Only now, listeners are reckoning with more Mars than ever before.
Mar 28, 2024 · Mick Mars put together the most hedonistic band of their era and has the scars to prove it: Now out of Mötley Crüe, he's starting a solo career. Lived a life? You bet. By Dave Everley. ( Classic Rock ) published 28 March 2024. Mick Mars looks back on his career, from his early days on Sunset Strip to his years as an unlikely metal superstar.
Oct 31, 2023 · As the co-founding guitarist of Mötley Crüe, his iconic riffs and solos were instrumental in popularizing a new sound for the 1980s, leading to an entire wave of leather-loving glam bands falling under the umbrella ‘hair metal’.
