# Mick Mars Recorded While Unconscious

> Mick Mars recorded guitar parts while unconscious after falling drunk.
- Title: Mick Mars Recorded While Unconscious · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: Mick Mars recorded guitar parts while unconscious after falling drunk. Mick Mars recorded Girls, Girls, Girls guitar parts while unconscious after falling…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/mick-mars-on-recording-while-unconcious
- Published: 2026-09-30T15:42:11+00:00
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## Mick Mars Unconscious Recording
Mick Mars recorded Mötley Crüe's Girls, Girls, Girls album while unconscious after falling drunk.

> I was drunk. I fell flat on my face, but I could still squeeze out some notes, even though I was unconscious.
## Album Release Details
Mötley Crüe's Girls, Girls, Girls album was a 1987 four times platinum US release.
## Recording Technique
Mars used a Kramer guitar through a Marshall head with no effects for a dry, big sound.

> It's doubled. So it's big, but everything's dry, a nice big dirty sound.
## Recording Incident
Mars fell off his chair during recording and producer Bob Rock let the tape run.
## Mars' Drinking Habits
Mars admitted to drinking heavily during a dark period and taking pain medication after quitting.

> I was drinking my head off. It's always something. I have a very addictive personality.
## Band Split
Mars left Mötley Crüe in 2023, with John 5 replacing him and reconciliation off the table.
## Key takeaway

Mick Mars recorded Girls, Girls, Girls guitar parts while unconscious after falling drunk.