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My Take
Mick Mars is the kind of musician I instinctively root for: the quiet craftsman behind the louder personalities. As Mötley Crüe's co-founder and lead guitarist, the oldest of the original four, he supplied the bluesy, aggressive backbone while flashier bandmates grabbed the spotlight. Knowing he played through a debilitating spinal condition for decades, that grit only deepens my respect. His Terre Haute, Indiana roots seem to echo in those earthy riffs. I love performers who hold the foundation rather than chase the glory, the ones a band cannot exist without. Mars is exactly that, and his durability commands genuine admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mick Mars
- Name (Japanese)
- ミック・マーズ
- Reading
- みっく・まーず
- Born
- May 4, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Westminster High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mick Mars born?
Born May 4, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Mick Mars from?
Mick Mars is from Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.
What does Mick Mars do?
Mick Mars works as guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.