# MÖTLEY CRÜE’s NIKKI SIXX: VINCE NEIL ‘Has Taken A Lot Of Bricks In The Face Over The Years For His Vocals Live’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/motley-crues-nikki-sixx-vince-neil-has-taken-a-lot-of-bricks-in-the-face-over-the-years-for-his-vocals-live/
- Published: 2026-10-24T17:12:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T18:25:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Blabbermouth
- Original article: https://blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crues-nikki-sixx-vince-neil-has-taken-a-lot-of-bricks-in-the-face-over-the-years-for-his-vocals-live
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil’s health is a key concern.
- Neil performed on Mötley Crüe’s 33-city 2026 tour.
- Sixx says Neil wanted to show fans he could still sing.

## Summary

Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil’s health remains a major concern after the singer’s fourth stroke, but praised his determination and vocal performance on Mötley Crüe’s recent tour. Sixx said Neil wanted to perform the songs he loved and show fans he was vocally capable.

The 33-city “Return Of Carnival Of Sins” tour began on 17 July 2026 and marked the band’s 45th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of its original “Carnival Of Sins” tour. Neil’s Las Vegas residency had been postponed after his severe stroke in December 2024; he later said he had experienced earlier strokes as well.

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