Members guitarrocka205 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Huge Crue fan here.... but yeah, Mick could have a little better skills in the shred dept. I mean, he's better than me, he's in Crue, but I felt like the band needed a 'crazy' guy on guitar to complement their style. Mick was very quiet it seems. Not killing people in Pantera's, O.D.ing, or hooking up with the hottest blondes of the 80's and 90's. He's just... Crues' guitar player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I liked Motley Crue a lot up through about Dr Feelgood and I'd have to say that Too Fast For Love and Shout At The Devil were probably in my top 20 most listened to albums when I was 12-16 or so with Shout At The Devil probably being about number 4 or 5. He is a very capable lead player, but I think of him as a great rhythm player. I'd put him in the Rudolph Schenker/James Hetfield category of 'outstanding rhythm, very decent lead'. Matter of fact, off the top of my head, I might even suggest those three as the best metal rhythm guitarists of the 80s though I'm sure I'm forgetting some great ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklechutz Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Very Talented Man, the Crue hardly showcases his talent:thu:......Rock On, Mick Mars..........Rock On!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DARKMETL/ Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Me and the Mick! ' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gasolinefight Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I'm not a really a fan of the band, but mick gets respect from me, even though he really creeps me out. don't think i'd ever like to meet him in a dark ally, i'd probably start thinking that zombies started attacking and have to defend myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members karma279 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mick is the Riff King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danzigdan Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 He plays what's right for the songs and for the band. In my book, that's what a "good player" has to do. I was thinking about his playing last week when "Piece of your Action" was on the radio. He plays within' the song and the moment and he clearly has his own vibe and sound. Within five seconds I know its him playing and that make me give him a thumbs up for being original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mick = teh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I never really got into Motley Crue much. But, they have some cool songs. And, many of their tunes make excellent stripper music. If you live in America, and you haven't witnessed a tattooed hottie grinding to a Crew song, well, you really should get out more! I did get to see the Crew play live in the 80's. Tommy had that rotating drum kit and it was his birthday, so he was drinkin' whiskey like a fish. Mick was not flashy, and he has very little solo game. When it was his turn to for a solo spotlight moment on the stage, it was mostly whammy dive bombs and sound effects. Yet, he played very tight. He was right in the pocket the whole time....never missed a note. Very few people know this, but Mick's been dead for over a decade. And, he still plays just as solid as ever. Best corpse guitarist of all time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr JinX Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mick is titties the crue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kenh Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Short little scare/theory/lick tidbit:http://www.guitartabbooks.com/freelessons/mmscaleslesson.htmInterview-rig/gear info:http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=98732&s=articles I love this part of the interview: Guitar.com: Describe your style and tone. Mick Mars: I think I have a tone that's bigger and heavier than anybody's on the planet! I defy anybody's tone to be as thick as mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kenh Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 OK. This part is pretty good, too. This interview is a crack up, thanks for posting it! Guitar.com: Tell us about your guitar collection. Which of your guitars is your favorite and why? Mick Mars: I don't have very many guitars left, maybe about 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members savman1 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Richie Sambora is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 69cutty Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Major props to Mick for all he has been through. Thats good enough for me. That's what I told him when I met them. He's an amazing guitarist and no matter everything he's been through, he still does what he loves to do. I respect that no matter what that person does. The fact that it's play guitar in motley crue just sweetens the deal. My Les Paul is signed by him and vince. He's one cool dude. plus, his riffs are awesome, blues inspired, you can hear it. he always seemed to be the thickest, coolest riffs. didnt have to be the fastest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IdaCrue Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I was and still am a Crue fan. Mick is one of my favorite guitarists. His playing is always spot on and tastey. Add to that the fact that he is constantly in pain from his medical condition, but he still plays his ass off on tour, makes him a musician and a person to look up to. Major props to Mister Mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mick Mars rules on many levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Just to make sure no one thinks Mick is really THAT far out there, in Tommy Lee's book, he said that Mick Mars pretty much hates people and hates doing interviews. Tommy said that Mick gives outlandish answers in hopes that the interviewer will just go away. Guitar.com: Tell us about your guitar collection. Which of your guitars is your favorite and why? Mick Mars: I don't have very many guitars left, maybe about 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrspeed Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Not he flashiest player but he gets the job done. He's probably underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Very few people know this, but Mick's been dead for over a decade. And, he still plays just as solid as ever. Best corpse guitarist of all time! Isn't Keith Richards in that competition as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cold Gin Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mediocre player. Is he really alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nephilim-777 Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I aways like Mick, but he was over shadowed with all the other great guitarists of the era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members p4vl Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 I dislike Motley, but I have respect for Mick for continuing to play in spite of his health problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Motorcycle Posted April 1, 2008 Members Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hey man, when it comes to fineness, he's no Johnny Thunders.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted April 2, 2008 Members Share Posted April 2, 2008 Isn't Keith Richards in that competition as well? Ok...maybe Mick is the 2nd greatest undead guitarist of all time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leftwing73 Posted April 2, 2008 Members Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thought this was funny: Mick Mars: I don't have very many guitars left, maybe about 50. The perfect guitarist for Crue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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