Mötley Crüe Cancels Festival Appearance Due to Vince Neil’s Health Issues

The band prioritizes Neil's recovery as Alice in Chains steps in to headline the Boardwalk Rock festival on May 17.

Mötley Crüe has canceled their May 17 headlining performance at the Boardwalk Rock festival in Ocean City, Maryland, citing Vince Neil's ongoing health concerns.
Alice in Chains will replace Mötley Crüe as the headliner for the festival's opening night, joining a lineup featuring Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, and Bret Michaels.
This cancellation follows the postponement of the band's Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for March and April, now rescheduled for September 2025.
The nature of Vince Neil's health issues has not been disclosed, but the band and fans continue to express strong support for his recovery.
The February 2025 crash of Neil's private plane, which he was not aboard, remains under investigation by the NTSB, with preliminary findings pointing to mechanical failures as contributing factors.