# Nikki Sixx: Vince Neil Has “Taken a Lot of Bricks in the Face” for His Live Vocals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nikki-sixx-vince-neil-has-taken-a-lot-of-bricks-in-the-face-for-his-live-vocals/
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:54:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:40:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/10/nikki-sixx-vince-neil-vocals/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil worked to prove himself vocally on tour.
- Neil has had four strokes, Sixx said.
- Mötley Crüe announced eight Las Vegas residency dates for 2027.

## Summary

Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx defended singer Vince Neil against criticism of his live vocals, saying Neil wanted to show fans he was capable of performing. Sixx said Neil came alive on stage during the band’s recent North American tour, despite his health concerns.

Sixx said Neil has had four strokes, with his most severe in December 2024, and that his health was a priority for both him and the band. The “Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour ended in late September; Mötley Crüe will take the show to Las Vegas for a residency on eight dates in March and April 2027, with some additions to the production.

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