Mötley Crüe Frontman Vince Neil He has apologized to the fans for delaying the band’s Vegas residence while recovering from surgery.
“For all the crüheads who were hoping to see us this spring, I’m really sorry,” said Neil, 64, in a statement published through Mötley Crüe’s Instagram On Tuesday, March 4.
The legendary heavy metal band refused to specify what kind of procedure has neil, and only said that surgery is “advised by doctors of vocalist Vince Neil”.
Mötley Crüe was expected to perform for the first time since October 2024 in Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas from March 28 to April 19, but his residence has moved to a start date of September 12. All entrances to the original ten dates will be honored in the fall.
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“My health is my highest priority, so I can bring -you can the fantastic shows you deserve and I can’t wait to go back to the stage,” Neil said. “Thank you for all the wishes that continue to reach me. Your support means more than you know. “”
Neil also received the support of his Mötley Crüe bandmates Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx and Joan 5 – The last of which replaced Crüe’s original guitarist Mick mars After his retirement in 2022.
“Please join us to wish Vince a speedy recovery,” the band said in a joint statement. “We are looking forward to going well and taking over Vegas in September. We can’t wait to see -and thank you for your support and understanding in the meantime.”
Have been difficult weeks for Neil, like her girlfriend, Rain Andreaniwas injured in a plane crash On February 10, Neil was not aboard when his private plane collided with another plane at Scottsdale Airport, but his jet pilot was tragically assassinated.
Mötley Crüe initially responded to the fall, saying in a statement that he set aside his “hearts (went) to the families of the pilot who lost their lives and passengers who suffered injuries.”
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“Mötley Crüe will announce a way to help support the deceased pilot’s family in favor of an ad very soon,” the band stated.
A second message from the group provided more context about the collision: “At 14:39 Local, a Larjet 35a Aircraft Aircraft model owned by Vince Neil was trying to land at Scottsdale Airport. For unknown reasons at this time, the plane turned off the track causing it to collide with another parked aircraft. On board, Mr. Neil’s plane were two riders and two passengers. Neil was not on the plane. “”
The statement continued: “The more specific details of the collision are not available, as this is a quick evolving situation and there is an ongoing investigation. The thoughts and sentences of Mr. Neil go to all those involved and are grateful for the critical help of all the first respondents that help today.”
A spokesman for the Scottsdale Fire Brigade later confirmed that four people were injured, as well as the death of the pilot.
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) Preliminary research He quotes surveillance and mobile phone images to determine that the back of the left landing did not work properly at the time of the descent of the plane. This initial report also found that the ray was not properly equipped with the push -ups, which contributed to its sliding on the security islands of Scottsdale Airport to collide with a nearby plane.
A final report on NTSB accidents is expected to be published later this year.