Vince Neil, lead vocalist of MÖTLEY CRÜE, made a powerful comeback this past Sunday night (August 3) at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, New York, performing with his solo band after nearly 10 months away from the stage.
The concert was part of a high-energy event also featuring performances by POISON’s Bret Michaels and RATT’s Stephen Pearcy, giving rock fans a nostalgic night to remember.
A Comeback Against All Odds
Before launching into the second track of his set — MÖTLEY CRÜE’s iconic “Shout At The Devil” — Vince opened up to the crowd about a recent personal health scare that nearly ended his music career.
“ You know what?! I’ve done a couple of shows, and I just wanted to let you guys know that I had a medical thing happen a few months ago. The doctor told me, ‘You’re probably never gonna go on stage again.’ And I said, I looked at him, I go, ‘F-ck you, man.'”
He added:
“This is what I do. This is what I love to do, ’cause you people out here make me wanna come back and see you time and time and time again. So, thank you. I love you guys.”
Fans cheered wildly as Neil delivered his message of resilience and gratitude, making it clear that his passion for performing — and his love for the fans — outweighed any medical prognosis.
Setlist: Vince Neil Live in Bethel, NY (August 3)
Neil’s performance featured a hit-filled setlist packed with MÖTLEY CRÜE classics and fan favorites:
- Dr. Feelgood (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
- Shout At The Devil (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
- Looks That Kill (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
- Smokin’ In The Boys Room (BROWNSVILLE STATION cover)
- Kickstart My Heart (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
- Girls, Girls, Girls (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
- Wild Side (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
Watch the Full Show
Fan-shot video footage of the complete concert is available now on the NY Gig Trippers YouTube channel. It captures Vince Neil’s triumphant return to the stage — a must-watch for die-hard fans and classic rock lovers alike.
