Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars Is Retiring From the Band

Mick Mars' painful ankylosing spondylitis as he quits touring with Motley Crue

Mötley Crüe’s founding member Mick Mars has announced he can no longer tour with the band due to his ongoing ankylosing spondylitis. The spinal condition caused him to have hip replacement surgery back in 2014, but sadly the pain has worsened

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars quits touring due to ill health

71-year-old heavy metal star has lived with painful spinal disease since his teens

Mötley Crüe Guitarist Mick Mars Retires From Touring With Band

The 71-year-old musician has suffered for decades from a severe form of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.

Motley Crue Guitarist Mick Mars Retires From Touring

Mötley Crüe guitaristMick Mars, who cofounded the band in 1981, has decided to retire from touring while his band continues its world tour. For years, Mars, who is 71, has pressed forward despite a diagnosis of the debilitating disease ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine. Guitarist John 5, who plays in Rob Zombie’s band and previously played with Marilyn Manson and David Lee Roth, will replace him. “While change i…

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars announces retirement due to health issues

The guitarist co-founded the band in 1981.

Motley Crue's Mick Mars retires due to ongoing health issues ahead of World Tour

Mick Mars (right) will no longer tour with Mötley CrüeMötley Crüe have released a statement after guitarist Mick Mars announced his retirement from touring with the band. Mick, 71, has made the decision to retire after living with ankylosing spondylitis since the age of 17, which is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvis and can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. He has lived with the condition throug…