Mick Mars vs. John 5 - Home Sweet Home

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  • Опубліковано 17 лют 2023
  • The purpose of this video is not to prove that one guitarist is better than the other. I deeply admire and respect both and wanted to put together a video to highlight their individual musical talents and skills
    Credit to MusicJunkie422 (@musicjunkie4228) for the Mick Mars video and to Jim Powers (@silversun1100) for the John 5 video
    #mötleycrüe #mickmars #john5 #homesweethome

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  • @viterievents-nightlifeeven9870
    @viterievents-nightlifeeven9870 Рік тому +734

    In my opinioni both guitarists are legendary. Both have their own, unique style. And there's no denying Mick has written countless, classic guitar riffs and solos that make up the Crue sound and feel. Mick is a great rock guitarist who's work will live on to inspire future rock guitar players. John 5 is a wizard on the guitar, a true virtuoso. And a very humble player who is doing a great job playing Mick's songs. He's not getting flashy or trying to make them his own. He is playing them as true as he can to how they were composed by Mick. At least from what I see in this video. You gotta respect that. I feel lucky to have seen them both play several times. Thanks for posting this video. Respect and props to both of these great musicians.

    • @meanstreet9967
      @meanstreet9967 Рік тому +24

      Wow....very well said!

    • @411TimeL0w
      @411TimeL0w  Рік тому +18

      Wonderful comment and very well said!

    • @LionAndALamb
      @LionAndALamb Рік тому +11

      I remember coming across a video of John 5 playing a Kiss song true to the original, yet better than Kiss could ever play it. He's really one of the most gifted guitarists around because beyond his technical wizardry he has a feel in his playing that many of the technical guys seem to have lost as the mastered the instrument.

    • @New_Zealand_Music
      @New_Zealand_Music Рік тому +3

      @Viteri. Yes. And that's basically what happened to deep purple in the 1980s. When Joe satriani joined. They did not sound like the purple that I love

    • @richardhincemon
      @richardhincemon Рік тому +14

      Mick has soul John 5 technical skills not the same as Mick Mars heart and soul 💔.

  • @MrPetkula
    @MrPetkula Рік тому +315

    It is not guitar players who is the problem. They are both great. It is the singer !!!!

    • @FredSanford420
      @FredSanford420 5 місяців тому +17

      Home weeeet haaa weee haaaaaw 🙄

    • @gordonharvey4951
      @gordonharvey4951 5 місяців тому +12

      He needs to be retired couldn't sing before sure can't now!!!!

    • @mindtpi
      @mindtpi 4 місяці тому +18

      When did Sam Kinison join Motley Crue?

    • @MormonMustang_
      @MormonMustang_ 4 місяці тому +9

      John Corabi was the best thing to happen to Motley . Best album they ever made.

    • @dragonfly9416
      @dragonfly9416 4 місяці тому +3

      I agree,Vince needs to give it up.

  • @johnhareiel5118
    @johnhareiel5118 Рік тому +189

    Nothing will ever beat Mick! Mick Mars IS Motley Crue!

    • @jamescarter7882
      @jamescarter7882 3 місяці тому +7

      And will always be.......

    • @mondochild
      @mondochild 2 місяці тому

      Mick just wanted to play, but not tour. Damn u Sixx. Bring him back just to made hard rock music. But too bad it’s a FUBAR situation.

  • @GoldieLoqs
    @GoldieLoqs Рік тому +163

    Both are extraordinarily talented! However, no one can replace Mick.

  • @kestrel711
    @kestrel711 10 місяців тому +303

    John 5 is just amazing, but watching that old war horse play just gives you chills.

    • @MrBuddy7798
      @MrBuddy7798 5 місяців тому +11

      1313 for life

    • @pussyhigh
      @pussyhigh 5 місяців тому

      Both had to put up with lead singers who were absolute shit stains. It doesn't get much worse than Vince Neal and Marilyn Manson.

    • @clumzyduck2611
      @clumzyduck2611 5 місяців тому +1

      @@MrBuddy7798what does that mean

    • @TudorSonea
      @TudorSonea 5 місяців тому +7

      @@clumzyduck2611 M is the 13th letter of the alphabet. He meant MM for life

    • @blitzmonkey
      @blitzmonkey 4 місяці тому +7

      that old war horse. Couldn't describe it better.

  • @FormerPBABowlerJoeJenkinsII
    @FormerPBABowlerJoeJenkinsII Рік тому +553

    Nothing is better than the original. Mick is amazing!!

    • @user-il4br8du1s
      @user-il4br8du1s Рік тому +9

      You nailed it!!

    • @johnpuentes3248
      @johnpuentes3248 11 місяців тому +6

      You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

    • @pauleade8191
      @pauleade8191 11 місяців тому

      And you are obviously blind.

    • @GaborEndrodi
      @GaborEndrodi 10 місяців тому +5

      Mick is amazing, John5 is too clear to this song, or too clear to Motley.

    • @0look0in0not0out
      @0look0in0not0out 7 місяців тому +1

      Lmao ok there buddy, lol dunces kill me, yeah Mick is amazing, ok lol..... at what?

  • @Bananas1973
    @Bananas1973 Рік тому +520

    Props to John for keeping it real and true to Micks version. Watching Mick play it though, its a beautiful thing.

    • @sparky010201
      @sparky010201 Рік тому +1

      Absolu

    • @sparky010201
      @sparky010201 Рік тому +2

      absolutely!

    • @willjam465
      @willjam465 Рік тому +2

      Totally agree

    • @yabo2424
      @yabo2424 Рік тому +7

      I agree he wrote those leads they are so tasty. John 5 is a brilliant musician I am a huge fan , but Mick won this battle by a little imo.

    • @petergunn3614
      @petergunn3614 Рік тому +2

      I love watching him play it too. I was always mad that in the video for it during the solo they had the camera on Nikki practically the entire time, i wanted to watch Mick play.

  • @sergiogodoy340
    @sergiogodoy340 Рік тому +74

    Mick deserves our respect. He is unique.

    • @tonyaramirez2825
      @tonyaramirez2825 3 місяці тому

      I know ppl love john.... but I just love Mick....grew up listening to him....he's awesome

  • @nutt1674
    @nutt1674 9 місяців тому +15

    I can't take this band serious without Mick Mars in the lineup.

    • @warrtiger9780
      @warrtiger9780 19 днів тому +3

      I stopped taking them seriously bc of Vince on the mic in recent years

  • @andrytianarabezanahary1083
    @andrytianarabezanahary1083 Рік тому +464

    John 5 is very talented and also a very humble guitar player. The way he respects Mick's original solos are so great. That's so great...

    • @garysebenick1588
      @garysebenick1588 Рік тому +5

      Agree 100%

    • @franksmith1144
      @franksmith1144 Рік тому +5

      I dig that

    • @ricmorris4214
      @ricmorris4214 Рік тому +6

      He does a great job. I like when replacements pay true homage to the original, Like Kelley Hansen singing Lou Gramm's vocals with Foreigner. He adds his own touch but nails the vocals just like the records.

    • @EP-rq3pn
      @EP-rq3pn Рік тому +6

      Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing. It's unmistakable in 5's mannerisms and facial expressions how much he respects and appreciates the riff and how he's really trying to do it justice. What a great homage

    • @reginalewis9680
      @reginalewis9680 Рік тому +5

      That's what I like about John. His talent is so natural, it's really not a big deal to him. Like Jimmy Hendrix

  • @truant1277
    @truant1277 Рік тому +1273

    I think John did the solo respectfully. He didn’t try to make it flashy, so I can respect that. However, true talent is not just play, but in one’s ability to compose. With that, Mick will always be the one true guitarist of Motley Crue. Also, in these videos you are comparing a 70 yr old with a spine disease to a younger guitarist. That has to be taken into consideration also😊

    • @user-nz2zz2tp6c
      @user-nz2zz2tp6c Рік тому +53

      Mick is still better

    • @evol1349
      @evol1349 Рік тому +14

      @@user-nz2zz2tp6c Considering Mick hasn't played a note on any Motley recordings in the better part of a decade or more, nope John will take them forward to a new level of success.

    • @smj98466
      @smj98466 Рік тому +34

      John 5 has so much respect for mick and if mick had an issue with him touring he would made it known.

    • @nassermokhtar6851
      @nassermokhtar6851 Рік тому +7

      @@evol1349 Doubt so....

    • @theinmortanjoe589
      @theinmortanjoe589 Рік тому +2

      Agree

  • @David-tn1wj
    @David-tn1wj 4 місяці тому +4

    They are both extremely awesome, but I have to give this to Mick. He is a living legend.

  • @LeafMobbMusic
    @LeafMobbMusic 9 місяців тому +26

    Nobody ever said Mick was the greatest, but he's got the most goddamn heart. He just plays Crue, the way Crue is supposed to be played.🖤
    Nobody will ever diminish what he's done, and he will always be THE guitarist of Motley Crue, in my eyes.

  • @derekabma
    @derekabma Рік тому +472

    John 5 does a good job, but I get goosebumps watching Mick play this. Motley Crüe isn’t right without him.

    • @adrianfong5783
      @adrianfong5783 Рік тому +6

      John 5 is what kiko is to Megadeth

    • @FrankyGotTheBill
      @FrankyGotTheBill 11 місяців тому +2

      @@adrianfong5783 Kiko wasn't chosen, he just join to be Marty Friedman's successor

    • @marcomurgia4524
      @marcomurgia4524 11 місяців тому +14

      John 5 is a great musician (saw yesterday live), but Motley Crüe belongs to Mick Mars!
      1313 forever

    • @swisscheeseoo7487
      @swisscheeseoo7487 11 місяців тому +7

      Mick uses the whammy bar vs John doesn't

    • @mattphillips2454
      @mattphillips2454 11 місяців тому +7

      5 is awesome in his own right. But for me Mars is Crüe. End of. Also is John 5 the love child of Manson and Danson. 😂

  • @levieenrose2510
    @levieenrose2510 5 місяців тому +4

    Micks tone is freaking awesome and unique, much like Princes! Respect bro.

  • @metfan138
    @metfan138 5 місяців тому +21

    This is why John 5 was the best choice to fill in for Mick. He loves the entire Crüe catalog and has studied Mick Mars so closely that he plays the parts exactly as recorded. I wonder if we will ever get to hear new Mötley Crüe material with John 5 writing new epic riffs.

    • @lrh411
      @lrh411 27 днів тому +1

      Zakk would have been a better fit IMO. 5 is an incredible player, but just my take that he doesn't have the vibe or the look.

  • @jfayiii
    @jfayiii Рік тому +78

    I love how serious Mick looks while soloing. Rock and Roll Warrior.

    • @johnglass9276
      @johnglass9276 Рік тому +8

      Mick is a pro. Nothing against J5, but Mick is the best version of Mick

    • @Haddley333
      @Haddley333 Рік тому +9

      He makes it more about the song and less about him...which makes me respect his playing even more. If that makes sense....

  • @creature1974able
    @creature1974able Рік тому +105

    Man I love Mick's tone. It's just something you can't replicate. The dirty grit. Kudos to John for stepping in.

  • @DrummerFreefall123
    @DrummerFreefall123 6 місяців тому +8

    Mick is an absolute legend. He composed some of the best guitar riffs/solos out. He really did give Motley its distinct signature sound. On the other side, I have absolute respect for John 5 for keeping it the way Mick wrote it. A true respectful musician. Nothing but love for both guitarists.

  • @thatwaseasy9190
    @thatwaseasy9190 7 місяців тому +8

    I cannot think of another solo that fits the song better than this one. Absolute perfection

  • @OGPokey151
    @OGPokey151 Рік тому +95

    J5 is such class. He clearly respects MM and kept it as Mick wanted it. Just amazing

  • @revalfresh
    @revalfresh Рік тому +439

    Mick deserves his own wing in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Most underrated guitarist ever and my all time favorite.

    • @revalfresh
      @revalfresh Рік тому +8

      Love John 5 a ton though...I appreciate him not ruining or changing the song. I would imagine he could have J'd off over the whole thing and it would be great. But he respected Mick. A legend.

    • @edgarfernandez2848
      @edgarfernandez2848 Рік тому +3

      I have always said the same!

    • @joseph2707
      @joseph2707 Рік тому +6

      You are definitely right about that. He wrote the best riffs. No one realizes that. Musically, he is the perfect fit. He made the songs what they are. His solos were extremely lyrical. You could easily sing his solos, they were so lyrical. He played with a lot of feeling too. He is and has always been great.

    • @ochocabra1542
      @ochocabra1542 Рік тому +2

      god damn right

    • @brock8993
      @brock8993 Рік тому +2

      Mick has always been my favorite as someone who plays some guitar. If God told me I could get the gift of playing like someone. I'd cut him off and say mick Mars 🤙 without thinking twice. There's other greats like 5, slash, zack, and the list goes on. But I really appreciate Mars style and what he left for the music community

  • @WeDontWantYourWar
    @WeDontWantYourWar 9 місяців тому +12

    one of my favourite solos of all time - Mick plays with his heart as much as he does with his hands

  • @pieterbalk-ht7kq
    @pieterbalk-ht7kq 5 місяців тому +2

    Love how John 5 does justice to Mick’s original solo.

  • @orionwarren4244
    @orionwarren4244 Рік тому +298

    You've got to hand it to J5. He plays Mick's solo accurately, with ZERO embellishments others might have stamped all over it. That's respect, man!

    • @chrisslooter2825
      @chrisslooter2825 Рік тому +11

      I really appreciated the ZERO embellishments also. It's the way it's stuck in everyone's head, many other guitar player would wank all over this solo, not J5!

    • @BM-vi5hk
      @BM-vi5hk Рік тому +8

      I'm pretty sure the contract he signed said, "no embellishments" :-). Motley loves their contracts.

    • @aerykauston614
      @aerykauston614 Рік тому +2

      Lol agree

    • @Daddy53751
      @Daddy53751 Рік тому +3

      Good ole J5 is one of the best guys in the game, but listening to his interviews over the years it’s apparent that first and foremost he’s a fan of all things guitar.

    • @ivorlongshot
      @ivorlongshot Рік тому +3

      Maybe The Crue should offer Vince Neil 5% of the tour takings, he doesn't even try these days, just stands screeching.

  • @saulshine1969
    @saulshine1969 Рік тому +304

    Mad respect to Mick for really playing live all those years despite having an incurable disease while your band mates were playing to pre recorded backing tracks. You could literally here it during Mick's solo.I feel bad for John 5 because he's genuinely a decent good guy. Sucks getting mixed up with those three stooges.

    • @shannonpatrick77
      @shannonpatrick77 Рік тому +5

      Hahaa right on man

    • @JerseycatsFishing
      @JerseycatsFishing Рік тому +7

      He didn't get whamboozled. He met them down at the crossroads and he saw the money numbers they threw at him and happily signed his name on the dotted line 😊

    • @trixlee5102
      @trixlee5102 Рік тому +13

      They needed a backup track for the vocals on this, that's for sure. The vocals in both recordings featured here were sadly awful.

    • @thomasstevenson5367
      @thomasstevenson5367 Рік тому +11

      @@trixlee5102 Vince' vocals suck but they're still not as bad as Axle

    • @Duski67
      @Duski67 Рік тому

      @@thomasstevenson5367 Axl

  • @stevetaylor9938
    @stevetaylor9938 11 місяців тому +7

    My all-time favourite guitar solo, and, to be fair, John 5 played it beautifully. Mick, and John, rock ! Thank you for this brilliant post.

  • @andrewhockings6867
    @andrewhockings6867 8 місяців тому +9

    John 5 was a session player for years. He has become amazing at playing solos perfectly. He plays it super precise and absolutely spot on. He’s probably in the top ten guitarist in the world. There’s pretty much nothing he can’t play

    • @craigfishburn5206
      @craigfishburn5206 6 місяців тому +1

      Big difference between being in the top 10 guitarist or top 10 session players. John 5 lacks the soul and originality to be in the top 10. Ask a none guitar player who John 5 is, they won't know. ask that same person about Clapton Hendrix John Mayer Garcia SRV ect and they know, that's it. You have to resonate with a audience that's not musically inclined to be the best.

    • @dive-bomb
      @dive-bomb 5 місяців тому +3

      @@craigfishburn5206John 5 has played on hits

  • @tizombie
    @tizombie Рік тому +157

    Two legends. No need to compare, just appreciate their talent.

    • @taylorjeremy71
      @taylorjeremy71 Рік тому +1

      Legends of marketing

    • @srincident
      @srincident Рік тому +5

      Agreed. True musicians are inspired by each other and not in competition.

    • @aaronkristo858
      @aaronkristo858 10 місяців тому +7

      John 5 is not a legend.

    • @izzymonsanto9460
      @izzymonsanto9460 9 місяців тому

      ​@@aaronkristo858agreed

    • @setharnold3699
      @setharnold3699 9 місяців тому +2

      John 5 is a hired guitarist. Mick has been making legendary music for 40+ years giving him the definition of a legend.

  • @The-Stuff-I-Do
    @The-Stuff-I-Do Рік тому +165

    I've got to hand it to John 5 for respecting this awesome solo and playing it note for note. He nailed it. Mick wrote it, and John honored it!

    • @DannyPepprs
      @DannyPepprs 8 місяців тому +2

      LOL

    • @goodpainlive
      @goodpainlive 6 місяців тому +6

      Agree. John5 is one of the greatest in my opinion, but, he respected the iconic solo from Mick.

    • @MickH60
      @MickH60 5 місяців тому

      @@DannyPepprs Highly intelligent retort, well done ....

    • @Tom-uw2ok
      @Tom-uw2ok 4 місяці тому +4

      Rightfully so. Crowd ain't there to see John. They are there to see and hear the songs how they remember them.

  • @caprise-music6722
    @caprise-music6722 4 місяці тому +3

    One of my all time favorite guitar solos. Brilliant
    Grew up with Mick and Motley

  • @MichaelVoegtle-zz2it
    @MichaelVoegtle-zz2it 3 місяці тому +1

    So much love for both guitarist. Glad that Johnny 5 kept the song as Mick wrote the solo. Mick Mars was so unique and he maintained a style that I feel was under- rated for his skills. He was a great song writer. He was the foundation for the sound of Motley Crue. Love and respect to both of them.

  • @billyboyce6249
    @billyboyce6249 Рік тому +58

    Thank you, John 5, for carrying the torch for Mick. Perfect choice. Love you, Mick.

    • @paulytone
      @paulytone Рік тому +2

      DJ Ashba would have been a better fit for MC. Although, John 5 is a better player that DJ, I still think DJ would have brought a better street sound to MC.

    • @PRSRic
      @PRSRic Рік тому +2

      @@paulytone no

  • @eldersilva4506
    @eldersilva4506 Рік тому +76

    Solos like this are about feel, and you can hear it in the 2 clips. John 5 is an absolutely amazing guitar player, and nobody can deny that. Here is exactly what some people have commented, "John 5 plays it like it is on the album," but Mick's sound and feel cannot be duplicated. It's Motley Crue with him and always will be.

    • @keithfinley2939
      @keithfinley2939 Рік тому +3

      Tele is very distinctively J5 sound as well... still, it would be satisfying live for Cru fans...

    • @Jacobs_Travail
      @Jacobs_Travail Рік тому +1

      Overrated

    • @taylorjeremy71
      @taylorjeremy71 Рік тому +1

      I deny that John5 is an absolutely amazing guitar player. Overrated

    • @Jacobs_Travail
      @Jacobs_Travail Рік тому +2

      @@taylorjeremy71 agreed

    • @petru4335
      @petru4335 Рік тому +3

      IN FACT JOHN 5 DOES NOT PLAY IT CORRECTLY, THERE ARE SOME PARTS THAT MARS PLAY THEM LIKE THE ALBUM AND JOHN 5 MISS THEM.

  • @leonardgonzales8215
    @leonardgonzales8215 11 місяців тому +6

    Mick Mars is a Legend because He has proven it.

  • @bevnelson5785
    @bevnelson5785 Місяць тому +1

    This song came on my car radio 96.5 WCMF On the way to my Sister's final resting place!!!🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @HaXaW5150
    @HaXaW5150 Рік тому +25

    You know a guitar solo is awesome when almost 40 years later it gives someone goosebumps.
    Mick wrote that solo and played it with more feeling than just about any guitarist ever. That's why people love him.
    He's never been flashy ( although I think he was pushed into that from time to time) he's down to earth and humble. It shows when he plays.

  • @talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372
    @talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372 Рік тому +35

    Mick Mars will always be the guitarist for Motley Crue. John has nothing but the utmost respect for Mick and it shows in his playing. John is a fabulous guitar player. The reason Motley fans are so receptive to John it is because Mick gave his blessing. God bless Mick I can't wait to hear his new music coming out of Nashville. Love ya Mick

  • @user-lf2vw3om8z
    @user-lf2vw3om8z 4 місяці тому +1

    I still can't believe that he is my uncle!!! Even though I m a failure in my family, being on one and messed up all these years,,,it might not mean much coming from me but I m proud of you that you made it so big.....You are definitely 'THE MAN'

  • @jennyhupp9735
    @jennyhupp9735 3 місяці тому +1

    Both of them are amazing! I love them both! ❤

  • @goodnuffmatt
    @goodnuffmatt Рік тому +75

    Why does this have to be a competition? Look, Mick was a horribly underrated badass for 40+ years with the Crue, and honestly the primary reason I ever got into music and started playing guitar. Yes, there are hundreds, even thousands of other guitar players out there that may be considered more technically adept than Mick, but NOBODY can play with the power and feel that Mick has. He will always be one of my favorite guitar players. When Mick stepped down, I thought that John 5 was absolutely the best choice to fill the spot, and I think he's doing a tremendous job honoring and paying tribute to Mick's legacy, but he's not Mick and nobody else ever will be.
    And for fuck's sake, can somebody please beat Vince back into shape?

    • @johnscott2076
      @johnscott2076 Рік тому +12

      HEY BUDDY, round is a shape!
      😂

    • @nassermokhtar6851
      @nassermokhtar6851 Рік тому +2

      Beat Vince into shape? I remember months ago there was a vid of him trying to get back into shape and he had a gym at home..... It's more like a centre piece... Vince needs a vacuum

    • @jerrylavigne1180
      @jerrylavigne1180 Рік тому

      Lmao , he's been eatin GOOD !

    • @sasysquatch7515
      @sasysquatch7515 Рік тому

      Lol I think it’s unfortunately that’s never going to happen

  • @gregmcnamara3126
    @gregmcnamara3126 Рік тому +15

    Good to see John 5 staying true to Mick's work. With his level of ability he could easily stand up and play some mind blowing flashy stuff, but he's showing respect to Mick. Hats off to John 5.

  • @johnmenna7391
    @johnmenna7391 6 місяців тому +1

    Mick Mars will always be one
    Of my favorite guitarists but his physical state has really taken the toll he used to tell us about but we didn’t listen. He played on for so many years through so much pain. Thank you John 5 for what you have done here keeping it true to the original.

  • @annemiech4243
    @annemiech4243 Рік тому +6

    John 5 definitely gave the respect that solo needs. It’s weird seeing the Crue without Mick on lead. He is an amazing guitarist. I wish the Crue luck with John 5! He is also an amazing guitarist! I can’t wait to see what he brings the Crue table!

  • @gr070491
    @gr070491 Рік тому +28

    Love Mick for everything he's done. The songwriting, the playing, the sound, the feel. Amazing guitarist and a true legend for rockin' hard while having a very bad disease.

  • @jaygooch1190
    @jaygooch1190 Рік тому +34

    John knows and understands the impact these songs have had on people so being not only a true musician but a fan he pays respect to the song and the fans

  • @bevnelson5785
    @bevnelson5785 Місяць тому +2

    Wow rock on❤😊

  • @robertbradley3114
    @robertbradley3114 9 місяців тому +1

    Home sweet home is legendary. This song would not exist without Mick Mars

  • @peterharder279
    @peterharder279 Рік тому +50

    Gotta hand it to John 5 for filling in and playing Micks part so well and accurate without embellishing or going off to do his own solo. Can tell he has nothing but respect for Mick. Great job

    • @IrrationalBstrd
      @IrrationalBstrd 8 місяців тому

      Agreed, I just wish I felt the same way about Zakk and Pantera.

    • @peterharder279
      @peterharder279 8 місяців тому

      @ferrj710 I think Zakk has done amazingly well playing in Pantera and honestly I don't think anyone else would have or should have played instead of him.due to.their history and friendship

    • @IrrationalBstrd
      @IrrationalBstrd 8 місяців тому

      @@peterharder279 as true as that is, and as much as I understand that, I don't feel like he's handling it the same way that you described John 5 handling his role with the Crue. Over-embellished, and not faithful to the original... That's my only complaints.

    • @peterharder279
      @peterharder279 8 місяців тому

      @ferrj710 I can only wish to see them when they roll through but everything I've seen they sound great and Zakk is filling the spot amazingly. He's not doin his 5 kin pinch harmonic solos, he's sticking pretty close to the original and he's happy doin it. Can't ask for much else

    • @terrymeyer7084
      @terrymeyer7084 4 місяці тому

      J5 isn't filling in. He's replaced a metal vet who was rooted out in order to please a non bass playing drama queen.

  • @Azzad2000
    @Azzad2000 Рік тому +23

    2 great players, playing one man's solo. J5 is brilliant, no doubt. But the fact that you can listen to this song (and many other Crue tracks) and sing this solo, shows just how brilliant Mick is. The most under rated guitarist in hard rock.

  • @ToddSalpen
    @ToddSalpen 4 місяці тому +1

    wow!!! both are amazing 😎

  • @yongkim777
    @yongkim777 9 місяців тому +2

    I will give John 5 credit as a premier guitarist, but Mick is the guitarist
    that made crew what it is!

  • @TheNiteinjail
    @TheNiteinjail Рік тому +8

    Seen Mick play that song live three times... imho The man's a legend. Stand in the back and melt your face off, spine disease and all. Glad John just respects the solo and plays it up straight. :)

  • @TheMorganMonroeShow
    @TheMorganMonroeShow Рік тому +16

    I absolutely love the fact that one of the most amazing guitarist on the planet earth show some respect to Mars. Just awesome. Congratulations John, you are a true guitar hero.

  • @Hanzo_Hattori
    @Hanzo_Hattori 11 місяців тому +5

    both are too good in their own style but Mick is a Legend! Id like see both playing this awesome riffs together!

  • @TheWarriorSongProject
    @TheWarriorSongProject 9 місяців тому +1

    John, five to the killer job, but Mick wrote it. I’m really glad I got to see Mick play Live a few times before he retired.

  • @robertryan8132
    @robertryan8132 Рік тому +11

    Mick Mars is a legend original member of the crue can’t compare the 2 of them both brilliant

  • @kevinblissett5354
    @kevinblissett5354 Рік тому +5

    Both Mick & John banged it out of the park. I saw a John 5 interview where he says that when playing someone else's music he'll try to play it as closely as it sounded on the record

  • @scripturetube
    @scripturetube 4 місяці тому +1

    Two really great talents with two different great styles.

  • @vamp-7214
    @vamp-7214 11 місяців тому +3

    Mick Mars is overwhelmingly good🥹

  • @SixStringSteveDelivers
    @SixStringSteveDelivers Рік тому +39

    Mick's picking on the frets gives his solos a very unique sound. I really dig his style. John 5 played it respectfully but, Mick wrote that amazing solo and no one else will ever come close to touching his talent because of that.

    • @herbtube7824
      @herbtube7824 Рік тому +1

      Mick is great- but he did not write this.

    • @SixStringSteveDelivers
      @SixStringSteveDelivers Рік тому +2

      @@herbtube7824 I am referring to his guitar solo🎸 I'm sure he did.

    • @orionwarren4244
      @orionwarren4244 Рік тому

      John 5 understands that it's easier to follow than lead and accepts his role in Motley Crue as such. I'm assuming that he got the gig because of it. Can you imagine all of the shredders, of which John 5 is one of the best, coming in to audition and stomping all over Mick's leads thinking, "I can improve upon Mick's stuff!". I can hear it now, "NEXT, don't call us, we'll call you!!" LoL

    • @jaelbialas7927
      @jaelbialas7927 Рік тому +4

      @@SixStringSteveDelivers i’m pretty sure nikki wrote it

    • @jaelbialas7927
      @jaelbialas7927 Рік тому +4

      @@herbtube7824 i’m pretty sure nikki wrote the majority of micks things

  • @roybatty5028
    @roybatty5028 Рік тому +14

    Both Mick and John are awesome players.

  • @whatcher8151
    @whatcher8151 6 місяців тому

    Mick, thank you for that rendition, very nice

  • @richardrhodes2620
    @richardrhodes2620 5 місяців тому

    Mick you will rock on long after we are all gone! Grateful to have been in your presence several times 🤘

  • @bradgordo
    @bradgordo Рік тому +83

    You can't replace Mick! He is the heart and SOUL of the band, many can imitate but none will ever be.

    • @wazda6488
      @wazda6488 Рік тому +5

      Mick didn’t get replaced though, he retired

    • @berlyningle1820
      @berlyningle1820 Рік тому +1

      ​@@wazda6488 umm clearly Nikki fired him.

    • @ThinkCriticallyNow
      @ThinkCriticallyNow Рік тому

      Dumb comment of the week.....

    • @johnking4930
      @johnking4930 Рік тому +1

      Last I heard Mick in an interview he clearly didn't have any hard feelings. Maybe he really did retire. No harm in that though

    • @blackcat86900
      @blackcat86900 Рік тому

      @@berlyningle1820 yup

  • @joeygay7115
    @joeygay7115 Рік тому +7

    Ive seen the Crue 3 times and hands down im gonna say Mick Mars. Way way underrated

  • @michaelsweeney1972
    @michaelsweeney1972 9 місяців тому +1

    thousands can play that song as it was written, but only one wrote it that's why Mick is the man

  • @reubensane5539
    @reubensane5539 7 місяців тому +1

    John 5 is a sweetheart of a guy and beyond capable guitarist ,super talented & he does a great job. But the heart and soul of the solo is in Mick.
    Mick was the soul of the band an a true original.

  • @txtamaman
    @txtamaman Рік тому +13

    John is such an impressive player..he REVERES players like Mick, Eddie and so many others.. he plays it as close as another player who didn't write it could... many props to John 5 for playing it with no additions or subtractions.. but Mick is, was and will forever be the soul of the Crue... he literally gave his blood, sweat, tears, life and health for Motley.. and he's still a great player!..

  • @Swampfox1978
    @Swampfox1978 Рік тому +8

    Liked them both, but Mick will always be my favorite.

  • @sallami6627
    @sallami6627 10 місяців тому +1

    I am also a long time guitarist and when I saw the title of this video I wondered how John 5 would play this riff. You see, this was a simple riff by Mick who was a pretty decent Metal guitarist while John is an absolute VIRTUOSO. What John 5 did that was amazing and touching was that he played this riff, note by note and out of respect for Mick and the original song. He could've showed off and did things that Mick couldnt dream of doing but he chose to be true to the original song. John 5 is a true gentlemen while being one of the best guitarists on the planet.

  • @dropoutandretireearly1781
    @dropoutandretireearly1781 7 місяців тому +1

    John 5 did a great job but the award goes to mick mars for composing and writing this solo !!!! I mean wow mick is a genius and such feel !!!! Mick could be one of thee most underrated guitarists of all time !!!! 😊👍✅🇺🇸

  • @seancunningham6186
    @seancunningham6186 Рік тому +3

    As a long time player glad I have got to learn from and enjoy both of them !!

  • @forwardobserver6441
    @forwardobserver6441 Рік тому +10

    I love when a guitarist stays true to the original- never the hey look at me- just respect for the song. Awesome

  • @jeepreworked6388
    @jeepreworked6388 11 місяців тому +4

    Wow, I thought it would be close. But John is like a guy who put in 70% of his homework.

  • @amandasinger6018
    @amandasinger6018 7 місяців тому +3

    Mick just has that grit... That tone that is Motley Crue. Nobody is going to truly take his place.

  • @mineralt
    @mineralt Рік тому +7

    I love that John kept the Mick lead in place. He showed total props to Mick, and that lead is iconic. Sweet.

  • @jayspears7245
    @jayspears7245 Рік тому +72

    Mick is 5's childhood guitar hero. No competition more of a tribute.

    • @acason4
      @acason4 Рік тому +6

      Sorry, but John 5’s hero isn’t Mick Mara. John was a better player by the late 80’s than Mick ever was. I’m sure he respects him, but John 5’s guitar influence/heroes run deep & wide & are far more impactful & respected than Mick Mars. Mars was solid for the Crue’s 4 chord hair metal/blues/glam but he’s a fairly limited player overall.

    • @jayspears7245
      @jayspears7245 Рік тому +2

      @@acason4 sorry but in our are group Mick Marz is viewed as a bad ass like an Ace Farlay like image, yeah Marz is no virtuoso, but you would have to have been there in the 80's to understand what I'm even talking about. Mick inspired many kids to learn guitar.

    • @acason4
      @acason4 Рік тому +1

      @@jayspears7245
      I stated facts so no reason to be sorry.

    • @jayspears7245
      @jayspears7245 Рік тому +3

      @@acason4 How old are you. Like I said you have to had been there to understand what I'm even talking about. For instance, in a recent interview Carmine Appice called Mick a pretty good player. Thats pretty high praise from a guy like Carmine. Are you a player?

    • @acason4
      @acason4 Рік тому +2

      @@jayspears7245
      Age is a non-sequitur: I understand the facts hurt your feelings, but that’s just too bad.

  • @jannewolf67
    @jannewolf67 6 місяців тому +1

    Mick is amazing!!

  • @irmarocha7809
    @irmarocha7809 Місяць тому +1

    Love it! I thought that was Mick! ❤

  • @mrneilarnold
    @mrneilarnold Рік тому +8

    Mick is the master and always will be! John is awesome and talented respect them both and enjoy hearing them play... gotta give them both 👍

  • @ReformedDoc
    @ReformedDoc Рік тому +8

    Mick's guitar playing is what gives Motley it's sound. You can tell its Motley Crue just by the guitar in the songs, Mick built their unique sound. John is a great guitarist thoough.

  • @BatmanFan2274
    @BatmanFan2274 9 місяців тому +2

    Cheers to John 5 for keeping it sounding like the way Mick had recorded it and played it live over the years.

  • @montanawood420
    @montanawood420 9 місяців тому +2

    Mr. 5 showing Mick major respect through his playing and in interviews since this all blew up. Class act all the way. The other 3 don’t deserve a player not only just someone the laid back and cool but a monster guitarist. Mick has carried the band 90% of its life and those three chuckleheads will finish their careers being carried by another smoking player. Too band the don’t see or appreciate that fact. Just three punks in the streets, oh I’m sorry, I’m the limousines…

  • @darrenadams4088
    @darrenadams4088 Рік тому +20

    Both players are great and The Pain that Mick deals with while he is playing shows he has the grit to STILL do a wonderful job ! and I agree with another person who posted John is a Guitar Wizard and a Humble guy, playing the songs true and not trying to make them his own ,a very humble guy. In my opinion Motley should have quit years ago, Vince's voice has seen better days.

    • @indoorsolutions7154
      @indoorsolutions7154 10 місяців тому +1

      Micks pain was primarily caused by sharing a stage , and having to listen to Vince😖……I thought this was a SNL Debbie downer parody !

    • @tomyocum1087
      @tomyocum1087 6 місяців тому

      I have the same disease that Mic has and if his pain is like mine it's great he can play. Yesterday my hands and wrist hurt so bad and I could barely get up and move around. Today no pain at all.

  • @Murc13lago
    @Murc13lago Рік тому +5

    Thank you John 5 for respecting Mick Mars it shows in how you play his solo on this song

  • @mariusjacobsenlixomania
    @mariusjacobsenlixomania 11 місяців тому +1

    havin' seen Motley live and countless live performances of in this case, one of my all time fave power ballads from the legendary band Motley Crue for over 35 years, i still get the chills of a guitarist like the highly underrated old school style of mr. Mars, who never plays the same thing twice like many guitarists of his time never did, the true soul and essence and grit of rock n' roll and like any great guitarist has his own unique style, and then there's the terrible circumstances Mick is in and have been for many years with his illness, barely being able to move, i understand him deeply that he had enough and it saddens me that all these legacy bands continue to march on, no matter what the drum of a never ending growth/thirst for nostalgia by the masses/fans.....and cash, gotta eat, rigth? but one thing's for sure, i'll believe a band of this ilk that they have played their final gig; NEVER TO REFORM as long as i live, then i'll believe them, but i guess it's til death do them apart it is, how the mighty have fallen, but this is nothing new, just integrity dosen't mean much as far as legacy bands goes, which was and will always be important to me, but on the bright side there's soo much great and exciting new rock, metal punk, goth, etc music, usually, as always coming from the underground that more than ever, at their best, and being quite picky, that play legacy style aka timeless rock, metal, goth, punk what have you, and these are also bands that will grow slowly but never become big, but why would that be a goal, as those days, compared to all the pioneers that started it all, are gone due to the status quo of how music/the world has changed....i'll leave it like that, and yes John 5 is a great player, don't like his signature licks though, although here he pays a fine hommage here, and he seems like a very nice guy from the many interviews i've seen by him, though never liked any of the music he has made except for a couple of those ditties he did with the the one and only Diamond Dave, which i found entertaining and sweet with those lyrics from DLR

  • @me8604
    @me8604 8 місяців тому +1

    Both awesome musicians

  • @Zakkarath
    @Zakkarath Рік тому +4

    Both were on the money....! Love you Mick.

  • @joemeza1791
    @joemeza1791 Рік тому +13

    The difference between technical proficiency and playing with feel. Mick has been playing this song for years and he plays with feeling. Great to see Mick up close, he is an under-rated player for sure. And it is my opinion, Mick is a large reason for Motley's success.

  • @jjh31
    @jjh31 11 місяців тому +1

    Both are incredible talents

  • @patrickbond2157
    @patrickbond2157 3 місяці тому +1

    Mick all day every day!🤘

  • @victorneckar7743
    @victorneckar7743 Рік тому +4

    Mick and Isabella are magical thank you for all the years Mr. Mars

  • @reginalewis9680
    @reginalewis9680 Рік тому +6

    Mick is the king of the Crue. John is having fun and likes to play with all his favs

  • @JK-ns5dr
    @JK-ns5dr 4 місяці тому +1

    Mick is awesome. I was expecting John to embellish the solo, but he didn't. Much respect for that.

  • @jamescarter3130
    @jamescarter3130 Рік тому +2

    John 5 played Mick's solo note for note, much cred to John for sticking to the original solo .

  • @stevemellos60
    @stevemellos60 Рік тому +66

    John is playing the solo as written on the record. Mick is allowed to ad lib and add parts since he wrote it. Also, Mick is concentrating as this is a tough part for him. John could play this while eating breakfast. I am sure if they allowed John to cut loose he would ad his own style to the solo. In respect to Mick, he plays it as written!

    • @TheMlvswoll
      @TheMlvswoll Рік тому +8

      Nothing on Mick but John could play these solos in his sleep.

    • @retropyro
      @retropyro Рік тому +16

      "Also, Mick is concentrating as this is a tough part for him." Ridiculous statement. The man is in his 70's with a crippling spinal disease that causes him to be in constant pain.

    • @nassermokhtar6851
      @nassermokhtar6851 Рік тому +11

      Two things. First John can play anything with his eyes close and that's skill. Secondly his performances are boring as hell...... Being able to play anything doesn't make make the person a good performer, just a good session player.

    • @AlmostReady504
      @AlmostReady504 Рік тому

      ​@@nassermokhtar6851
      gig dab hay dab

    • @RonCarver
      @RonCarver Рік тому

      Oh my god, you live with a brain that small? "Also, Mick is concentrating as this is a tough part for him." I have heard dumber things, but not many. Since you clearly know nothing about music, please keep your mouth shut and be thought an idiot, because opening your mouth removed all doubt.
      John 5 is a great guitarist, and I am super happy they tapped him to replace Mick. He is VERY respectful of the music for a reason. Mick is in constant pain, and 70. THAT is hard. playing a song he wrote and has played thousands of times isn't hard.

  • @mikemartin6857
    @mikemartin6857 Рік тому +6

    One man is playing the songs he wrote..... the other is simply playing what the man before him composed👊😎💯

  • @andreatutrani
    @andreatutrani 11 місяців тому +1

    Mick Mars 🎸🔥 That’s all 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @MrHanaboo
    @MrHanaboo 10 місяців тому

    Love them both can't compare 🤘