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Profile of Mick Mars
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Mick Mars |
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4th May 1951 |
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Huntington, Indiana, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Mick Mars (born Robert (Bob) Alan Deal, May 4, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana) is the guitar player for hard rock/heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.
Career
Mars played in several unsuccessful blues based rock bands throughout the seventies. In April of 1981 he composed a want-ad in the Los Angeles "Recycler" newspaper that read, "Loud, rude, and aggressive guitar player available". Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee contacted him and the three decided to form a band together. They were joined later that month by local singer/frontman Vince Neil. It was Mick's suggestion that the band's name be Mötley Crüe.
Unlike many of the hard rock/heavy metal guitarists of his era, Mars' guitar style is steeped in the blues tradition. He employs frequent use of a metal slide in his soloing and takes on both the rhythm and lead guitar duties of the band.
Health
For most of his professional career, Mars has struggled with a degenerative bone condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis. It was initially diagnosed when he was 19 and increasingly impaired his movement and playing ability. This led to hip-replacement surgery at the end of 2004. Mick is currently on tour with the reunited Mötley Crüe.
Family
- Mars is the second of five children of Tina and Frank Deal.
- Two children, Les Paul (1971) and Stormy (1973), with first wife Sharon.
- One child, Erik, with former girlfriend Marcia.
- Married to Emi Canyn (1990-1994)
Trivia
- Attended grade school with Steve Martin.
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