Mötley Crüe's Mick Mars Describes Battle With Arthritis, Says He Can't Hold Up His Head: 'It's Cruddy'

For a considerable time now, former Mötley Crüe member Mick Mars has been managing the challenges posed by ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

This health issue led him to retreat from touring with his previous band before his departure.

During a recent conversation on "Hear 2 Zen," Mick opened up about his continued fight against ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a degenerative disease.

AS, characterized by spinal joint and ligament inflammation, can result in gradual stiffness, as the National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases explains.

The "Kickstart My Heart" musician confessed, via Blabbermouth, "With this, what is the worst [thing] about [it], other than stupid pain, it's holding my head up. It's stiff, but still - the muscles in the back of my neck are just... It's cruddy. But I can still work. That's okay. My fingers work, my arms work, my hands work - it's all good."

Mick Mars' Health Update Amid AS Battle

Discussing the potential of embarking on a tour to promote his newly unveiled debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars," Mick expressed his sentiments, saying that being on the road can be quite demanding. However, he confessed that while he wishes he could do it, there is a part of me that hesitates.

"And that part comes in, and I go, like, 'Because I'd like people to hear this live."'

When asked about the possibility of hosting a brief residency in Nashville, his hometown, Mick Mars expressed his openness to the idea.

He mentioned he could adapt to such a setup in various locations, emphasizing the importance of arriving a few days before rest and preparing.

The "Dr. Feelgood" artist described a routine of returning to his accommodations and winding down for the night.

"Cause you you go a couple of days early and rest up and do that. You play your gig, take your elevator up, go back to bed, or whatever."

Unstoppable Mick Mars

In a conversation with Jonathan Clarke on the "the Out Of The Box" show on Q104.3 in November 2023, Mick Mars' shared some latest revelation about his feelings on his battle with the illness.

"My AS is what it is. There's nothing I could do about that. The hard stuff, like flying here and doing this-That crap is a little difficult for me to do nowadays 'cause I'm almost a solid bone now. It got a little rough, but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna do a lot of music. As long as my brain and my hands and legs work, I'm never stopping."

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Mick Mars, Motley Crue