Mötley Crüe made their thunderous return to Las Vegas on Friday night (September 12) at Dolby Live at Park MGM, kicking off a highly anticipated residency that almost didn’t happen on schedule. The residency was originally slated for spring 2025 but had to be postponed after frontman Vince Neil suffered a stroke last Christmas.
The show marked not just the launch of the band’s latest run of high-octane performances but also a triumphant comeback for Neil, who fought his way back to the stage after a serious health scare.
The Road to Vegas: Vince Neil’s Health Battle
Back in March, Mötley Crüe shocked fans when they announced that the residency would be delayed due to what they described as “a required medical procedure advised by Vince Neil’s doctors.” At the time, no further details were shared, leaving fans worried about the 63-year-old singer’s condition.
Neil has since revealed that he suffered a stroke during Christmas 2024, an incident that forced him to take time off and focus on recovery.
Speaking candidly, Neil admitted the health scare was life-changing:
“It was terrifying. I had to listen to my doctors and step back, which is something I’m not used to doing. But I knew I needed to recover fully before I could give the fans the show they deserve.”
A Setlist Packed With Crüe Classics
When the curtain finally rose at Dolby Live, the band wasted no time proving they were back in full force. According to Setlist.fm, Mötley Crüe delivered a 14-song set stacked with fan favorites, arena anthems, and a medley of rock classics.
Setlist – Mötley Crüe Las Vegas Residency Opening Night (Sept. 12, 2025):
- Too Fast For Love
- Live Wire
- Wild Side
- Shout At The Devil
- Looks That Kill
- Primal Scream
- On With The Show
- Home Sweet Home
- Guitar Solo
- Rock And Roll, Part 2 / Smokin’ In The Boys Room / Helter Skelter / Anarchy In The U.K. / Blitzkrieg Bop / Fight For Your Right
- Dr. Feelgood
- Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.)
- Girls, Girls, Girls
- Kickstart My Heart
The encore-free, hit-packed set showcased the band’s biggest songs from across their decades-long career. Unsurprisingly, tracks like Shout at the Devil, Home Sweet Home, and Kickstart My Heart had the Vegas crowd on their feet from start to finish.
Fan Reaction: “Crüe Is Back and Better Than Ever”
Fan-filmed video of the entire show has already surfaced online, giving those who couldn’t make it to Vegas a chance to experience the chaos. Reactions across social media praised Neil’s determination and the band’s energy.
One fan wrote:
“Vince sounds stronger than he has in years. To think he had a stroke just months ago makes this performance even more impressive.”
Another commented:
“Mötley Crüe always puts on a wild show, but this Vegas residency opener felt special. You could feel the emotion.”
