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Mick Mars Loses $750K in Mötley Crüe Dispute

1/31/2026

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Story summary
  • Mick Mars, former guitarist of Mötley Crüe, lost an arbitration ruling favoring the band in their touring-revenue dispute.
  • Mars' attorney Ed McPherson called the decision unfair and cited ankylosing spondylitis.
  • The arbitrator ruled Mars forfeited touring-revenue rights when he stopped performing.
  • Mars must repay over $750,000 in tour advances.
  • John 5 has replaced him.