Vince Neil’s Journey: From Stroke to Stage
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil recently revealed that he suffered a stroke the day after Christmas, an event that necessitated the postponement of the band’s Las Vegas residency, which kicks off tonight. Neil shared his experience and determination to return to the stage with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, stating, “I had to learn to walk again, and that was tough. The doctors said they didn’t think I’d be able to go back on stage again. I go, ‘No, no, I’m gonna do it. Watch and see.’”
Upcoming Performance
Neil is set to perform tonight as Motley Crue begins their series of 10 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, marking a significant milestone in his recovery journey.
The Stroke Incident
Neil recounted his shocking experience, explaining that he felt perfectly fine when he went to bed on Christmas night. However, upon waking up the next morning, he found himself unable to get out of bed. “My whole left side went out,” Neil recalled. This condition led to the cancellation of the initial part of the residency, allowing him time to recuperate.
The residency had originally been slated for March 28 to April 19, but was postponed following a statement that cited “a required medical procedure recently advised by vocalist Vince Neil’s doctors.”
Recovery Process
Neil embarked on a challenging recovery journey, undergoing months of physical therapy at his home in Nashville. He described the arduous process: “I went from people carrying me to the bathroom, because I couldn’t walk myself, finally to a wheelchair. I graduated to a walker, and then I had a cane. Now I don’t need anything. But it’s like a full-time job getting back to where you feel good again.”
Fortunately, Neil did not lose his singing voice due to the stroke, but he faced the difficult task of rebuilding the mind-muscle connection. “It takes a while to get your brain to start moving your legs, for them to do what your brain wants to do,” he explained. “You try to walk but it doesn’t come out right.”
Training and Progress
With the help of agility drills from a Nashville football coach and extensive running, Neil has made impressive strides in his recovery. He stated, “It’s been tough, but I’m back, I’m 90, 95 percent to where I was before, and it’s going to be great.”
Neil made his return to the stage in early August with a series of solo performances, following Motley Crue’s last show on October 13 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California.
Conclusion
Vince Neil’s resilience and determination to overcome his health challenges have been nothing short of inspiring. As he prepares to take the stage once again, fans eagerly await the return of the iconic frontman, proving that with hard work and perseverance, one can rise from adversity.
FAQs
What led to the postponement of Motley Crue’s Las Vegas residency?
Vince Neil suffered a stroke the day after Christmas, which required him to undergo physical therapy and led to the postponement of the residency.
When is Motley Crue’s Las Vegas residency scheduled to start?
The residency begins tonight at Dolby Live at Park MGM, featuring a total of 10 shows.
How did Vince Neil recover from his stroke?
Neil underwent months of physical therapy, gradually progressing from being unable to walk to regaining full mobility, aided by agility drills and running exercises.
Did Vince Neil lose his singing voice after the stroke?
No, Neil did not lose his voice after the stroke but had to work on rebuilding the coordination needed for walking.
What was the last performance of Motley Crue before Neil’s recovery?
The last performance was on October 13 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California, before Neil began his recovery process.
