In this candid conversation with Eddie Trunk, Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil opens up about the stroke he suffered on Christmas night that left him temporarily unable to walk. He shares details of his difficult recovery journey, from using a wheelchair to walking with a cane, and how he worked through physical therapy to regain his strength.
Despite doctors telling him he might never perform again, Neil pushed himself to return to the stage for Mötley Crüe’s Las Vegas residency. He also reveals this wasn’t his first stroke — scans showed evidence of four previous strokes he wasn’t aware of. Throughout the interview, fans call in with emotional stories of how Neil’s music helped them through their own health struggles, creating powerful moments of connection.
About Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk
For over 40 years, TV host and DJ Eddie Trunk has been a music authority, trusted by fans and bands. A musical encyclopedia who attends concerts on a daily basis, Eddie has developed close relationships with just about every rock musician on the planet. “Trunk Nation” on Faction Talk brings you A-list interviews and gives you the chance to be brutally honest about all the artists you love. So my fellow music fans: ask not what rock and roll can do for you, ask what Eddie Trunk can do for rock and roll.