Mötley Crüe has unexpectedly postponed a show they had set for next month at the Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Maryland. On May 17, the group was set to headline the festival. The postponement is the first time the group has rescheduled a show since postponing their Las Vegas residency for Vince Neil’s medical recovery.
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Mötley Crüe’s Las Vegas residency postponement came after Vince Neil’s “required medical procedure” and the need to recover from it. Their recent delay is for the same reason, as lead singer Vince Neil is still recovering from the same procedure. In light of the postponement, both Neil and Mötley Crüe released official statements.
Mötley Crüe’s Official Statement
In their statement, Mötley Crüe wrote, “Motley Crue will be unable to perform at Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City, MD, on May 17 as Vince Neil is recuperating after a required medical procedure recently advised by his doctors. Vince’s health comes first, and we fully support him in prioritizing his recovery. Please join us in wishing him well.”
“We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the show and appreciate your understanding. Our friends Alice In Chains are confirmed to take our place on May 17 and we are immensely grateful to them for stepping up and bringing their awesome show to Boardwalk Rock,” added the band. “Thank you to all the Crueheads for your continued support. We can’t wait for Vince to fully recuperate and to be back on stage again soon,” concluded Mötley Crüe per Music News.
In addition to their statement, Mötley Crüe announced the official dates for their new show. The dates have been rescheduled and will now take place on September 12 and October 3. Regarding his recovery, Vince Neil wrote, “To all the Crueheads who were looking forward to see us this Spring, I’m truly sorry. My health is my top priority so I can bring you the awesome shows you deserve, and I can’t wait to return to the stage. Neil concluded, “Thank you for all the well wishes that keep reaching me. Your support means more than you know.”
Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and John 5 added, “Please join us in wishing Vince a speedy recovery. We are looking forward for him to get well again and take over Vegas together in September.” Despite the dad news, Mötley Crüe will be back on stage soon.
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