Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars is suing his bandmates, claiming they’re ripping him off financially.
According to the lawsuit, the band dropped Mars’ touring profits cut from 25% to just 5% after he stepped away from touring due to health issues. Mars also claims to have been booted from the band’s various corporate concerns.
In October, Mars’ rep released a statement explaining that although he will continue as a member, his health struggles will keep him from the road.
The statement said, “Due to his ongoing painful struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis he will no longer be able to tour with the band. Mick will continue as a member of the band but can no longer handle the rigors of the road. A.S. is an extremely painful and crippling degenerative disease, which affects the spine.”
The dirt doesn’t stop there – Mars also claims that Nikki Sixx used pre-recorded tracks and “did not play a single note” on the band’s U.S. tour, all while ‘gaslighting’ Mars that his guitar playing had gone downhill.
The 71-year-old Mars was replaced by John 5 on the band’s current world tour with Def Leppard.