Mötley Crüe Prevail in Bitter Legal War With Founding Guitarist Mick Mars

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Mötley Crüe Triumphs in Lawsuit Against Former Guitarist Mick Mars as Judge Sides with Band Members

In a shocking decision, a Los Angeles arbitrator has ruled in favor of Mötley Crüe's lead guitarist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, and singer Vince Neil over their former bandmate Mick Mars. The ruling comes after Mars claimed that he was unfairly fired from the iconic metal band and that his payments were halted after he stepped down from a US stadium tour due to chronic illness.

The arbitrator's decision upholds Mötley Crüe's original firing of Mars, who had been with the band since its inception. Mars claims that he never retired from the band entirely and remained available for residencies or studio work, but the band terminated him, leading to a bitter legal dispute.

According to the ruling, Mars must repay $750,030 from an advance because he missed 69 live shows and also sell his ownership stake in the band for $505,737. The arbitrator awarded Mötley Crüe a net payment of $244,293, effectively giving them control over the band's legacy.

Mars' lawyer Ed McPherson blasted the decision, stating that it is "awful" and "not fair." Mars had claimed that he was forced out of the band due to his poor performance on stage and also accused his bandmates of miming to prerecorded tracks during their 2022 reunion tour.

However, the band's lead lawyer Sasha Frid said that the decision vindicates Mötley Crüe and proves that the band made a fair business decision. The dispute was centered around Mars' claim that he initiated the band's founding, chose singer Vince Neil, and named Mötley Crüe – claims that Sixx emphatically denied.

The ruling marks the end of a contentious legal battle between Mötley Crüe and their former guitarist.
 
omg this is crazy! 🤯 the arbitrator made the right call tbh! #JusticeForMötleyCrüe 💪 Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee & Vince Neil deserve to own up their legacy. #TeamNikkiSixx 😎 it's not cool that Mick Mars tried to low-key claim he was the mastermind behind the band 🙄 #FactsOverFeelings 👀 also, can we talk about how fake those claims of Miming to prerecorded tracks during the reunion tour were? 🤣 #MötleyCrüeForever 💥
 
I'm surprised by this outcome 🤯. It seems like Mick Mars is pretty upset about being fired from his own band, but I guess you can't win 'em all 😔. The fact that he's gotta pay back some cash for missing live shows is a bummer, though 💸. On the bright side, it looks like Mötley Crüe gets to keep control of their legacy, which is pretty cool 👍. I wonder if Mick Mars will ever join another band or try his hand at solo music? 🎸
 
🤯 can't believe how screwed Mick Mars got dealt 🤑 750k he owes them is crazy... what's next? He claims he never retired but like, who does that? 🚫 anyone else think the band was right to cut ties with him over his chronic illness issues? 🤕 and btw, 505k for selling his stake in the band? that's a lot of cash 💸
 
omg, this is so fishy 🐟! I mean, who needs a contract to fire someone from the band they literally started together? it's all about the money, fam 💸. Mars is saying he was unfairly fired, but what about all those live shows he missed? that sounds like a pretty big reason to get the boot 😂. and now he has to sell his ownership stake in the band? that's just salt in the wound 🤕. I mean, I feel bad for Mars, but c'mon, he played himself 🎸. Mötley Crüe is just trying to protect their legacy and make some cash 💰. it's all about the benjamins, baby 💸.
 
omg, sounds like Mick Mars is getting roasted 🤣 by his ex bandmates! I mean, who tries to pass off miming as 'poor performance'? 🤦‍♂️ anyway, glad the court sided with Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil - they must've had some juicy stories about their former guitarist's antics 😜. on a more serious note, 69 missed shows is no joke - that's like getting benched for an entire season of football 🏈. guess you could say Mick Mars got 'mowed down' by the court verdict 🌱.
 
🤔 I feel bad for Mick Mars, he really thought he had it all with Mötley Crüe... 69 missed shows is some major damage control right there, and him claiming his bandmates mimed tracks? 🙄 those are some serious ego issues to deal with. Anyway, I guess you can't win 'em all, especially when the law's on your side 💼, and it sounds like Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil came out on top 👊, which is probably for the best given their long history together 🤝
 
man... I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation 🤯. it's like, what even is legacy, right? and control over something that was built on so much creativity and energy from all those years... it feels like a heavy burden to bear 💔. i mean, mars had his own reasons for stepping down, chronic illness ain't no joke, you know? and the fact that he's being asked to repay an advance because he missed 69 shows... it just feels so unfair 🤷‍♂️. but at the same time, i get why the band felt they had to make a business decision – they can't have someone holding them back like that 😕. it's all about how you weigh the importance of friendship and camaraderie against the need for financial stability and security 💸. anyway, I guess this whole thing just highlights how complex it is when people get tied up in things that were meant to be fun...
 
the verdict feels pretty balanced considering all sides' perspectives 🤔. mick mars did seem to be holding back from band activities due to health issues, so it's understandable that nikki sixx and co wanted to move forward with the tour 💸. but at the same time, mars was a founding member and had a strong claim on the band's legacy - i think 505k37 for him is still kinda steep 😬. can't say the decision won't spark more drama in the future 🤞
 
🤔 I'm so surprised by this outcome 🤯. It's crazy how Mick Mars thought he was still part of the band, especially considering he missed out on 69 shows due to his health issues 🤕. The fact that the arbitrator ruled in favor of Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee and Vince Neil is a major win for Mötley Crüe, but it's also kinda sad for Mick Mars I feel bad for him, but at the same time, I get why the band made the decision... they're their own business, after all 💸
 
omg this is crazy 🤯 i was rooting for mick mars, thought he had a good case but i guess the judge sided with the band members... its all about business i guess 🤑 they gotta protect themselves, cant let ppl just take advantage of them or what? anyway, glad its over now, been hearing about this drama for ages 💁‍♀️
 
🤔 I mean, it seems pretty clear to me that Mick Mars was basically done with the band by the time he stepped down due to his chronic illness. The fact that he's trying to claim ownership stake and royalties from their live shows and residencies just doesn't add up. It feels like a classic case of someone trying to milk what they can out of a situation where they're no longer contributing.

And I think it's fair to say that Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil made the right call in terminating Mars' contract. The band members have been pretty clear about their decision not being driven by any personal animosity towards him, but rather by his inability to perform at the level they expected. 🎸
 
🤩 I'm loving this outcome for Mötley Crüe! They've always been one of my fave bands, and it's crazy that Mars was trying to claim ownership over the band's legacy 🤑. Like, what even is the point of being in a band if you're not contributing to the music or performances? The fact that he missed 69 live shows and wasn't available for residencies or studio work basically nullifies his claims 🎸. I'm also glad that Mötley Crüe gets to keep control over their own legacy, they deserve it 💥!
 
omg what a crazy outcome for Mick Mars 🤯 i feel bad for him tho he's been dealing with chronic illness and all, but it looks like the band members were able to stand up for themselves in the end 💪 Nikki Sixx & Tommy Lee must've been pretty prepared for this lawsuit since they knew there was some drama brewing behind the scenes 📝 Sasha Frid's comment about vindicating Mötley Crüe is so true - those guys did make a smart business move, even if it hurt Mars' feelings 😐 anyway, hope Mars gets that settlement money & can focus on his health 💸
 
ugh I'm so sad for Mick Mars 🤕... he's been through enough with his chronic illness, ya know? But I guess justice was served for Mötley Crüe 😂. Those guys have been through some wild times in the '80s and '90s, you know what I mean? It's crazy how much drama went on behind the scenes 🤯. Anyway, glad they got a good outcome 💸. Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil are gonna be raking it in from all that merchandise sales and tour revenue 😏. Mars just gotta toughen up and focus on his music again 🎸... wish him the best! 👍
 
omg i'm so hyped for nikki sixx and tommy lee!!! they totally won this lawsuit 🤩🎸 i mean, come on mick mars was being super dramatic about his chronic illness and poor performance on stage lolol, but the judge saw right through it 👀. now we can finally move on from that drama and focus on the band's new music 🎵 can't wait to hear what they have in store for us next! 💥
 
OMG 🤯 I'm soooo surprised by this outcome! Back in my day we didn't have all these lawsuits and whatnot, but I guess times change. I mean, I love Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil as much as the next person, but come on, Mick Mars was part of that band since day one! 🤯 It's just weird to think about him being "fired" like that. And $750,030? That's a pretty penny 💸. I guess it all adds up when you're talking millions and millions 💸. I'm kinda glad the court sided with Mötley Crüe, but at the same time I feel bad for Mars. He seemed like a cool dude 🤘. Guess you can't win 'em all 🤷‍♂️.
 
omg i just found out about this 🤯 so like what even happened with mick mars? he was part of the band since forever and then they just kicked him out? 🙄 and now he has to pay like a bunch of money back... that's crazy 🤑 i mean i guess Nikki Sixx and the gang did their research and made sure they were on solid ground, but still it's pretty dramatic 😲
 
I feel bad for Mick Mars, the guy really got taken advantage of 🤕. If he wanted to stay with the band, why didn't he have a contract in place or communicate that clearly with his bandmates? It's like, if you're part of the team, you gotta put in the work and be on board with the decisions, you know? 💪

And it's sad because it shows how even when you've been around for so long, you can still get caught off guard. But I guess that's life, right? You never know what's gonna happen next 🎸. The thing is, though, Mötley Crüe has come out on top and they're good for it. They made a business decision that worked for them, and now they've got control over their own legacy 🙌.

It's all about being realistic and knowing when to fold 'em, you know? Sometimes it's hard to walk away from something that's been with you for so long, but in the end, it's better to be smart and make a move than to get left behind 😒.
 
OMG 🤯 just heard about this! Can you even believe Mick Mars got served like that? I mean, I know he's been dealing with chronic illness and all, but still, 69 missed shows is a big deal, fam 💸 The fact that the band had to pay him back like that is wild, too. And now they get to control the legacy? Yaaas 🎉, I'm team Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee all day long! But, for real, can we talk about how low-key savage it is when someone tries to take credit for something they didn't even do? Like, Mars' claims just seem so out of touch with reality 🤣
 
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