MOTLEY CRUE fans are excited to have John 5 as the band’s new guitarist after Mick mars announced his retirement from touring.
With this announcement, CRUE fans took to social media and requested the band to also announce a new singer, following fans complaining about Vince Neil’s average to bad performance every night on ‘The Stadium Tour’.
As reported by TheMetalDen, Creed singer Scott Stapp seems to be in the running to replace Motley Crue singer Vince Neil as the new singer of the glam metal legends.
Here’s the footage of Stapp recording in the studio with producer Marti Frederiksen (MÖTLEY CRÜE, AEROSMITH) can be viewed here.
The publication says Nikki Sixx is now considering Vince Neil’s replacement.
Here’s what the fans said about Vince Neil:
“They also need a new good singer”
“Tell you what. Seen the stadium tour in Edmonton Alberta. I’ve seen Crüe 6 times and Vince was a total disappointment.”
“Get a new singer”
“They should hire a singer too….”
“How bout a new singer too w real Pipes?”
“Now if they could only get a good vocalist”
“He and Nikki are tight this is no surprise, but my complaint with this tour was Vince..he needs to be replaced”
“Huge crue fan since the 80s. Doesn’t matter anymore who plays the music. .vince is done. They sound lousy. It is what it is.”
“They should just STOP!! Vince Neil sounds terrible. Do as LED ZEPPELIN did. Lose a member and JUST STOP. I have always rocked out to their music.”
EDITOR NOTE: There’s no official announcement from MOTLEY CRUE yet. We are checking with sources to see if this is a legit update. Till then, take it with a pinch of salt.
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Well i dont think they’ll be too successful without vince even if he doesnt sound that great. To change both mick and vince is a recipe for failure. However the singer from creed, really? They should get the singer from the crue tribute band he sounds good.
Ummm KISS has done this with drummers and guitarist. Nikki and Tommy are the glue of the band, replacing guitar and vocals should not be an issue.
Audition many singers, including the tribute bands. That’s where Journey found their replacement singer.
Yeah but Gene and Paul sang 99% of the songs. I’ve been a Crüehead since 85′ and have seen and worked for them over 20+ shows and Vince has not sounded even remotely good since the Generation Swine tour!!! Don’t think they would do very well with Scott as a lead singer, at best is see if Corobi would want to jump back in as that was 1 of the best Crüe albums made!!! Jmo.
I AGREE! ITS MY FAV TOO
100 percent. John should be giving the opportunity.
John already said f*ck no a few years ago.
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I agree with you Papa. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 They should consider the singer from The Crüe Tribute Houston, Greg Norton.
They already tried on 94 didn’t work out at all!
I agree , I’ve seen the Crue back in the day….I’m 59 now…I first saw them at the Start Nite in Portland Oregon for $5 what an awesome show !!! I’ve seen the tribute bands out there and I have had the same feeling….they sound like Motley Crue when they were awesome….at least get the singer.
Bring back John Corabi to sing! He was awesome on the 1994 album! Infact, I consider that album their best out of their entire catalog!
According to John Corabi, he’ll never get back with Motley Crue. So, he’s out of the question.
Thank you, Ray. I get so tired of people saying bring back Corabi, like they’re going to accept any offer on his behalf. The man can make his own choice, and he’s already chosen to pass if it’s offered to him again.
First things first. Motley Crue fans aren’t excited about John 5 taking Mick Mars’ place. It ain’t Motley Crue without Mick. And Scott Stapp? Please. A grunge singer. No thanks. Motley Crue should’ve re-retired after The Stadium Tour. They are now slowly destroying their legacy. And they’re going to attempt new music? No. Hang it up and preserve what’s left of their legacy and not end yp playing county fairs!
Saw motley on the red white and crue tour and the last farewell tour … Nikki and Tommy should of just started again ,no point flogging a tired and untalented blonde horse …
Brian rhinehart..I totally agree,
You said it all brother !!!
Motley Crue needs to retire I’m a huge fan but their played out at this point
Those defending Vince or saying they won’t do well without him, have you been to the stadium tour? The rest of the band was on. Vince was unbelievably horrible. Watch some videos on line. It really is that bad. Timing and pitch are off more than they were on, and even the lyrics – sounded like babbling at times. Worst concert I have been to by a band that still rocked, but a singer that was horrible. Wanted my money back & I love Motley Crue.
Motley crue is and always will be nikki, Tommy, mick and Vince. Remove any one of them and they might as well change the band name as well because they aren’t Motley Crue anymore. I’ve seen them 3 times and loved them. I still listen to them everyday on my bike commute. Gets my legs pumping, but have not and will not purchase any album claimed to be Motley Crue without its 4 original members. If mick is done and Vince is done then so is the crue. Wanna keep playing, go for it, but change the name and move on
I agree. The Crue out of houston. He sounds great.
Yep , There’s a crue tribute band in Toronto called Crued. Met the Guitar player Robbie Roxx and his GF in line for Kiss VIP in London Ontario few years back and started following the band, The 4 of us hung out with Gene for a while after the VIP deal and month later Gene called them for the Kiss Kruise. They were voted best Crue tribute band and when Vince was in Toronto they got him to hang for a show. Check them out.
CRUED are one of the worst bands I’ve ever seen. Don’t bother
Its time for CRUE to retire.
Nikki loves all this talk good or bad he’s a master at marketing. This band was never very good.
I agree with you 100% Greg Norton from The Crüe Tribute Houston would be a great choice. He knows the material, has the pipes, the looks and the moves.
Fans want to hear the music performed, as it was recorded. Don’t use some guy that sounds like Eddie Vedder FFS. Find a singer who sounds like Vince, but will outperform him. Think of the fans for a change.
Find a really good Crue tribute band and steal their lead vocalist. Happens all the time. Vince is kaput. Bottom line, he no longer has the chops and looks like a homeless person.
Why don’t you just call Motley quits and get a whole new band!
That guy from Creed can’t sing Crue sounds, way out of his range.
I can’t stand the tone of his voice.
I think you bumped your grape if you think you can take the singer and the guitarist out of a band that made it huge from image and notoriety and think it wont affect popularity with fans, especially now that everyone knows Nikki cant play bass and someone else played the bass recording the first 3 albums. And the singer from Creed??? Come on, I cant think of a worse replacement!!!!! I cant stand creed and I cant imagine that voice singing crue songs. Time to cut bait guys, should have quit the first farewell tour, now you just look like clowns.
Because…MONEY! The name Crüe sells.
There is still a market to see live Motley crue music, and hopefully create some new. But they need to REALLY nail it like Queen did with Adam Lambert! Its tough music to perform they’ve got to be spot on!
Get john corabi back
The only talent in the band was Mick Mars.
Corabi
I would buy a ticket with John 5 and Scott Stapp. John 5 with Zombie rocked in 22 Freaks on Parade, rock some crue now!
Bring back John Corabi!
It’s their band. They can do what they like.
As for getting someone from a tribute band that sayings like Vince, although I understand that and it has worked for some bands maybe a change would be helpful. AC/DC did not get a Bon Scott replacement. I understand that it is a different situation but shows it can work.
They should just go away. The whole band…
Although it’s sad that Vince doesn’t have a voice anymore and it seems he struggles with breathing he does need to be replaced. It’s not just one or two shows that are bad, it’s every one. It’s not fair to the fans who pay as much as they do to see the concert and can’t enjoy it. BUT Scott Stapp?!?! C’MON MANNNN! Get someone that can sing at least close to the way Vince did!
If they replace vince they should just call it motley 2 + 2 honestly as half the crue will be gone but I don’t see why they just don’t form a whole different band
Well I’ve not been lucky enough to go to their concert.i love motley crue as it is bur I understand why mick had to stop its hard work touring.but it’s not the same if they replace vince as the lead singer because the new singer will not only be on tour with Nikki an Tommy but will also have a new singer on the cds an the new re ordings.i have to confess I love motley crue as they are now.the person if it’s true may sound similar to vince but he will not be him vince is my favorite one of motley crue but I hope it’s not true..but jf it is please keep in mind all the the fans who’s favorite is vince neil an the ones who love him.noone can replace him in our hearts.
If they replace vince they might just as well call it motley 2+2 lol as half the crue would be gone they should just reform into a completely new band
@Tommy Hagar Your last name just made me think of Sammy, he’s got incredible range and think he’d make a killer singer for Crue. Personality clash possibly but Hagars vocals are still on point and would kill it.
I think if Mick is leaving the right thing to do is to call it done! The final tour should have been the final tour!!
If they replace vince they might just as well call it motley 2+2 lol as half the crue would be gone they should just reform into a completely new band
I grew up basically with the Motley in the 80s. Along with quiet right comma Cinderella comma rat comma poison comma and Van Halen when they were called Mammoth . It was a Great time and era of rock and roll in Southern California. But I’m sorry Vince it’s Time to hang it up. Tommy and Sixx should create a new band. God Bless Rock and roll !!.
And the Scott Stapp studio footage is dated February 2018? Ok..
Contagan singer/guitarist looks and sounds the part
Well then, they wouldn’t be paying to see Motley Crue with only 2 remaining people! If that’s the case rename the band. Motley Crue is Tommy Vince Nikki and Mick. Period.
Borrow Michael Starr from Steel Panther!
Keep changing members then all the true fans won’t listen anymore, I’m a big fan n if Vince gets replaced I’ll never listen or buy any more of there cd’s or shirts or anything
I am a long life crue fan but its time to hang it up no vince no Mars no motley crue
This MUST be BS. It will NOT be Motley Crue without Vince. Losing Mick is bad enough, losing Vince is a dealbreaker.
I thought Scott Stapp was abducted by ISIS…
When I saw the picture of the teleprompter on stage with the lyrics scrolling that was it for me. Dude should have those lyrics burned in his brain after all these years. Bring back the singet they had when Vince split the first time. He has great pipes and he also plays a great guitar. Nuff said.
When I saw the picture of the teleprompter on stage with the lyrics scrolling that was it for me. Dude should have those lyrics burned in his brain after all these years. Bring back the singet they had when Vince split the first time. He has great pipes and he also plays a great guitar. Nuff said.
Bring back the singer they had when Vince left the first time.
Mick made the band, Tommy’s always injured, Vince’s voice is shot, Nikki seems only interested in the business end ,hell I’d even get rid of the board op RIP MC
There is a crue tribute band called wrecking crue from Detroit there singer would be perfect for the job
Ya Vince is not the performer he was but he is Motley Crue since day one. Without Vince and Mick what do you have?? Not Motley Crue…. so if that were the case time to say goodbye for good. I say without Vince is A HUGE MISTAKÈ.
As much as I was totally a Crue fan. Umm, they kinda turned into a group they used to mock. Did someone say Kiss? In my opinion, they should’ve quit on a high note. Business is business but damn dudes. TF?
I’ve been a HUGE Crue fan since the beginning and seen them many times, but I feel they should of went out on top with their “Farewell Tour”. Two things: they swore up and down that was it and 2nd they would of went out with Mick as part of the band (that would of been nice for Mick).
If you have ever seen the movie coming to America when Eddie Murphy played the singer Randy Watson and sexual chocolate if you have not then look at coming to America the first one then you know what I’m talking about that’s who Vince is ?
I agree i have been fan Crue from day 1. Mick was the guy with his head on right from start.will miss him as for Vince when his up there singing he is missing?
Does not have it any more looks like dude who has had case if beers too many.
If they replace Vince, I will not see them in concert or listen to anything new. I have a #1 fan badge on Facebook. I’ve loved them since their first album. Replacing Mick is bad enough but completely understandable as I disabled myself & live in chronic pain. Vince is the front man. Mick started the group actually when Nikki saw the ad. Nikki is just the dominant one. They saw what happened when happened when they replaced Vince with John Corabi. It wasn’t good. Vince is my eye candy then and now. Please stay Vince!! Or I’m done with Motley Crue.
No more than just a cover or tribute band with only two original members. They should have never blown up the contracts and went out on top!
I can’t hwlp but wonder how many people saying if Vince goes they’re gone are fans of Dio era Black Sabbath or Mark III Deep Purple or 80’s KISS. Vince is cooked. Why should Tommy & Nikki have to start over just because Vince can’t get his act together fitness wise? If they write new songs and they’re good, and the live shows are good, then more power to ’em.
All singers age and eventually can’t hit the high, high notes but they can still sound good and have energy to look like they are having fun. You wonder if Vince’s heart is just not in it anymore. When was the last time they even put out an album.
Well if you start replacing members that means you are not original. If your not going to be original then maybe it’s time to shut her down and Start doing your own individual acts or make a new band with a different name. Seen the tour when it came this way.
I say grab the dude from wreking crue outta Detroit he’s amazing
What happened to Myles kennedy
Michael Star would.be the best replacement
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I’m loyal to VN,as front man for MC 100%, no hesnot what he once was. He sounded better than previous shows when we saw them in June. Corabi does not have that Crüe sound. They’ve got to get someone who can sing the songs and still sound like Mötley. Nikki wrote sings specifically for VN’s voice. I never liked Corabi. Was not Mötley Crüe w him. So if they can find a similar vocalist,yes,if not, keep VN
I’m loyal to VN,as front man for MC 100%, no hesnot what he once was. He sounded better than previous shows when we saw them in June. Corabi does not have that Crüe sound. They’ve got to get someone who can sing the songs and still sound like Mötley. Nikki wrote sings specifically for VN’s voice. I never liked Corabi. Was not Mötley Crüe w him. So if they can find a similar vocalist,yes,if not, keep VN
Go get Kanye West he’ll talk his way through the songs.
Get John mellencamp or Snoop Dogg
I have been there since the 80’s also and like christopher said why should nikki and Tommy have to start over or with a new name. It’s really what they want. Try out new singers , find one you like and can get along with, right some new music, go on tour , and see if it works!! For those of you who say they want buy or listen to it, YOUR LOSE.
I grew up on motley crue,they ALL need to just leave their legacy of being the true legends of what rock n roll means…DRUG SEX AND ROCK N ROLL!the party’s over boys,don’t let the crue legacy end being a bunch of old men trying to relive their glory days, if anyone still wants to perform do something new and throw in some crue songs in the set…..
Unlike some of you wankers……. I see motley Crue since 1980. I’ve seen him in the US and I’ve seen them in Germany. Honestly I didn’t see motley Crue when Tommy Lee and Vince Neil were not in the band.
So where I’m going with this if Vince Neil’s not in the band you can just call it Motley Lue…or whatever
Who gives a Crap.
I liked Corabi and thought he took the Music to a new level. Even back then when they were talking about replacing Vince Neil , I thought a great choice that has the voice, stage presence and a name would have had people interested and who knows as far it could have gone would be “Lizzy Borden” would’ve been killer!!
I’m wondering if all the Vince haters have heard Axl and Jon Bon Jovi, lately..? Vince, obviously, isn’t what he was but Id take Vince live, over the other two, any day of the week. The difference with Motley and the other bands mentioned, and I have loved them for 38+ years, they have never been the greatest musicians in the segment. Nikki’s bass parts, for the first decade, were about as easy as you’ll find to play. However, the “IT” factor with Motley, the vibe and sound that only happens with the 4 of them, was different than anyone else. One major difference between bands like Leppard and Motley is DL have 4-5 legit singers in the band filling our the sound and supporting. Motley only has Vince for better or worse.
Another reason why they should just retire before they do anymore damage to their legacy. Go out on top!
I Could do a better job than Vince. And im 61 years old
I love Scott Stapp and always have…but not with Motley Crue. Yes some bands go on with new singers. I think the only band I can think of that did it well was Van Halen. Still loved Van Halen after the switch. Journey? No…not without Steve. You really take a risk changing out the vocals.
Anyway…I think if they aren’t doing it well, it’s time to stop. Let us just love and respect what was.
Do you hear me Bon Jovi?
CREED singer?? ” CRUE don’t go away mad. CRUE ,just go away”.
Where is Sebastian Bach when you need him!!!!!!
Motley crue is and always will be nikki, Tommy, mick and Vince. Remove any one of them and they might as well change the band name as well because they aren’t Motley Crue anymore. I’ve seen them 3 times and loved them. I still listen to them everyday on my bike commute. Gets my legs pumping, but have not and will not purchase any album claimed to be Motley Crue without its 4 original members. If mick is done and Vince is done then so is the crue. Wanna keep playing, go for it, but change the name and move on
I think bands should always do exactly as fans want
I got te vocals you need check me out Nikki I got the sound your band needs I can hang around for a couple years make couple albums I can write songs to wow give me a call
Posers pure and simple. They had a good thing for years. They should know when to quit. Pathetic!
I know just quite. Hell Nikki doesn’t even play the bass
This right here, spot on
Scott Stapp…..please! They need to find a band out of Ohio called “Dr. Feel-good!” One of the best cover bands I’ve ever heard. Close your eyes, you’d think it’s Vince from 1987!!
I’m not sure where these people are getting tgeir information, but I for one am NOT happy that John 5 is with the band now. I’m not impressed with him at all. I think they should’ve re-retired after The Stadium Tour and saved tgeir legacy, wgich they’re now destroying!
Time for Crüe to take their own advice, Don’t go away mad, just go away. Tommy needs to start back with Method of Mayhem and Nikki can get back with 58 or Brides or any of the other side gigs. That or change to a lower key for Vinnie.
He sings like Joe Biden speaks lmao long over due.
When bands do stuff like this, is all just depends on how broke the members are. I remember listening to Joe Rogan’s podcast with Steven Tyler who basically said he never made any real money with Aerosmith because everything was split five ways and not much to go around after expenses which is why he took the American Idol gig. Same thing is at play here. Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx are likely running broke so they have to find a way to keep touring.
I hear John 5 no longer is interested in playing with the Crue as a band. How about
they get the singer and guitar player from Steel Panther?