Nikki Sixx Reveals Health Problems Kept Mötley Crüe from All-Star Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show

Nearly all prominent hard rock bands—or at least some member or two—appeared on stage on July 4 for what was advertised as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath The last performance ever for 's. A tribute to everything related to Ozzy took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, the home city of Sabbath, with performances by Metallica, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Tool, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, and numerous others, directed musically by Tom Morello, guitar player from Rage Against the Machine.

One conspicuous absence was Mötley Crüe A legendary heavy metal band that played a key role in launching the hair metal movement during the 1980s was absent from the Back to the Beginning event this past month, and now Nikki Sixx is shedding some light on the reason. When a fan questioned whether "Motley Crue wasn't asked to play at Black Sabbath's final performance?" and asked if Sixx "would have preferred being there?", the 66-year-old bassist offered a straightforward but somewhat unclear response.

"Health problems have occurred within the band," said Sixx. As of now, it was unknown which member of the group is affected, and a representative from the band had yet to respond. Request for further details.

Soon after responding to the fan's query, Sixx—whose life was nearly lost in 1987 following a night of heavy substance use at a gathering with members from Guns N' Roses and Ratt—shared a longer note concerning his personal well-being. "Some of you may be aware that I take my health very seriously. I put in a lot of effort, and I have no interest in succumbing to work-related issues or unnecessary stress. I check my blood levels twice a year, and we're committed to continuously improving our approach to wellness," stated the artist who recently marked an occasion. 24 years of sobriety .

Received today’s latest updates and after going through some previous mishaps, this 66-year-old sailing vessel seems prepared to return to the ocean," the message went on. "I am blessed with an amazing wife, five wonderful kids, and a lovely granddaughter. Do you believe anything from my past excesses could ruin the great life I've created? Absolutely not. This is where I stand. Either tighten things up or face a gradual decline. We all meet our end eventually; some simply surrender earlier… I intend to reach 100. That should really annoy the critics.

In April, the group canceled their planned performance on May 17 at the Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, because of a health problem involving vocalist Vince Neil. A month prior, they announced That their Las Vegas residency at the Dolby Live at Park MGM — initially planned for March 28 through April 19 — was postponed to September because of a "necessary medical treatment" that Neil's physicians recommended.

To all the Crüeheads anticipating our performance this spring, I am genuinely sorry. My health is my utmost concern so I can deliver the incredible shows you merit, and I can’t wait to get back on stage," Neil said to his fans then. "Thanks for all the kind messages still coming my way. Your support carries more significance than you realize."

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