Mick Mars

Legendary Mötley Crüe Guitarist

Mick Mars, born Robert Alan Deal on May 4, 1951, is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Mötley Crüe quickly rose to fame with their hard-rocking sound, outrageous stage presence, and hedonistic lifestyle. Mars's guitar work was a defining element of the band's sound, characterized by powerful riffs and melodic solos. Over the course of their career, Mötley Crüe released multiple albums that achieved significant commercial success, including "Shout at the Devil" (1983), "Theatre of Pain" (1985), "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987), and "Dr. Feelgood" (1989), which is often considered their most successful album.