Mick Mars

OVERCOMING THE ODDS. MICK MARS Mick Mars is the lead Guitarist for the Ever Notorious Rock Group Motley Crue, whom will be Retiring Later this year. People may find me mentioning someone from this band as Overcoming the Odds as cheesy but let me tell you this story. Mick Mars (Bob Deal) was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeletion. This disease mainly affects the spine and pelvis and causes the spine to curve forward. Over the years, the illness has caused his lower spine to seize up and freeze completely solid causing scoliosis. In 2004, the Record Execs were looking to Resurrect Motley Crue and bring them back but Mick's health posed a problem. Mick had been in exile for a couple of years and his health had deteriorated to the point that he was 98 lbs. and needed Hip Replacement. He had Hip Replacement and went through Physical Therapy. He rejoined the band and has toured the past 10 years and is on his Last Tour with them as they retire this year. Mick has overcame the odds of the disease throughout his life. Most importantly, He overcame the odds of never being able to tour again ten years ago. At the beginning of their 2005 tour, He said "Some People Wonder If I'm Gonna Make It. WATCH ME" I say that too. You dont think I can't do it. WATCH ME!!! Mick Mars overcame the odds. I saw them for the Third Time in Biloxi in November with Alice (whom I also saw the 3rd time coincidentally) Out of the three times I've seen them, that was the best show they put on. Long Live Motley Crue!!!