{"id":4209,"date":"2025-09-13T09:34:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unlockingsite.com\/?p=4209"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:44:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:44:23","slug":"80s-music-legend-had-to-learn-to-walk-again-after-suffering-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.unlockingsite.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/13\/80s-music-legend-had-to-learn-to-walk-again-after-suffering-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"80s music legend had to \u2018learn to walk again\u2019 after suffering stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"
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M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce’s Vince Neil has revealed why the band had to cancel their Las Vegas residency (Picture: Ross Marino\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce frontman Vince Neil has revealed he had a stroke in his sleep late last year, from which his recovery was a long process.<\/p>\n

The American musician, 64, is best known as the heavy metal band’s lead vocalist.<\/p>\n

He joined the group when it formed in 1981 and remained there until departing in 1992. Neil reunited with his bandmates in 1996, and they performed together until retirement.<\/p>\n

Speaking in a new interview, the star opened up about his health<\/a> battles of the past year, having been forced to cancel a reunited M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce’s Las Vegas residency<\/a> in March due to a medical procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He told the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/a> that axing the gigs was necessary to allow him to ‘get better’ after his ‘whole left side went out’.<\/p>\n

‘I had to learn to walk again, and that was tough,’ said Neil, explaining how ‘it takes a while to get your brain to start moving your legs, for them to do what your brain wants to do’.<\/p>\n

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The rocker suffered a stroke in his sleep last Christmas (Picture: Don Arnold\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Neil was in such a bad way that doctors warned him he might never perform again, but he was determined to prove their fears wrong.<\/p>\n

‘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”.’<\/p>\n

Offering further insight into his rehabilitation, he explained: ‘I went from people carrying me to the bathroom, because I couldn’t walk myself, finally to a wheelchair.<\/p>\n

‘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.’ <\/p>\n

Admitting that times were ‘tough’ in the immediate aftermath of his stroke, Neil is now almost back to being his best self.<\/p>\n

He insists that he’s ‘back 90-95% to where [he] was before’.<\/p>\n

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Doctors feared the frontman would not perform again (Picture: Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for Live Nation)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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He’s now almost fully recovered after some intense physical therapy and a lot of running (Picture: Gabe Ginsberg\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘And it’s going to be great.’ <\/p>\n

Following a months-long course of physical therapy and taking it easy at his Nashville home, Neil is now ready to get back to what he loves.<\/p>\n

Consequently, M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce has rescheduled their Vegas residency, which had been due to run from March 28 to April 19 at Park MGM, for September and October of this year.<\/p>\n

When previously announcing he needed to take time off, Neil downplayed the severity of his condition and said in a statement: ‘To all the Crueheads who were looking forward to seeing us this spring, I’m truly sorry. <\/p>\n

‘My health is my top priority, so I can bring you the awesome shows you deserve, and I can’t wait to return to the stage. <\/p>\n

‘Thank you for all the well wishes that keep reaching me. Your support means more than you know.’<\/p>\n

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Neil, pictured here in 1981, was part of one of the 80s biggest rock groups (Picture: Larry Hulst\/Michael Ochs Archives\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the symptoms of a stroke?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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The NHS<\/a> outlines that the symptoms of a stroke can be remembered by using the acronym FAST, which stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time.<\/p>\n

When an individual suffers a stroke, they may not be able to smile, their face may have dropped to one side or their mouth or eye may have dropped.<\/p>\n

They may not be able to lift both of their arms and keep them up, as one of their arms could be feeling weak or numb.<\/p>\n

They may exhibit slurred or unclear speech, or be unable to talk at all and have difficulty understanding if someone else is speaking to them.<\/p>\n

People are urged to call 999 if any of these symptoms are spotted.<\/p>\n

The charity Stroke Association<\/a> offers a helpline for anyone who has suffered or been affected by stroke, or if you want further information. You can call the helpline on 0303 3033 100 or email helpline@stroke.org.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce was one of the most iconic bands of the 80s. Bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee formed the group, with Neil then joining with guitarist Mick Mars.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the lineup has seen many changes, with Sixx being the only constant member.<\/p>\n

They have several platinum records under their belt and became famous for their hedonistic off-stage antics, as well as their wild live performances.<\/p>\n

Neil has also released three albums as a solo artist, the most recent being Tattoos & Tequila in 2010.<\/p>\n

His personal life hit the news earlier this year when his private jet crashed<\/a>. While Neil was not on board at the time, his girlfriend, Rain Andreani, was.<\/p>\n

She did not suffer life-threatening injuries, but tragically, others were seriously hurt, and 78-year-old pilot Joie Vitosky died.<\/p>\n

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