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Motley Crue, Vince Neil - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Kidney Stone Brings Motley Crue Show To Early End

by Paul Cashmere on March 11, 2013

in Live,News

Motley Crue singer Vince Neil was rushed to hospital in Sydney overnight with kidney stone issues.

Motley Crue, Vince Neil - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Motley Crue, Vince Neil - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Neil was performing with Motley Crue on stage in Sydney when the show was suddenly cut short and Neil taken to hospital.

Bass player Nikki Sixx tweeted, “Sorry Sydney for a short set tonight but Vince had to be rushed to the hospital for internal pain. Will update you on his progress.”

UPDATE: Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil operation was a success.

Guitar player Mick Mars also updated fans with, “Vince had an attack of kidney stones. He went straight from stage to hospital.”

Motley Crue are touring Australia with Kiss and Thin Lizzy. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday night in Brisbane.

Manager Alan Kovac expects the Tuesday night show will go on. “In nearly 20 years of managing Motley Crue, I can’t recall a show the band has canceled,” he said.

UPDATE: Vince Neil tweets from Sydney hospital

Remaining shows for Motley Crue are:

March 12, Brisbane, Entertainment Centre
March 16, Mackay, Virgin Australia Stadium

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