Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixxis an American musician, songwriter, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey. In 2000 he formed side project group 58 with Dave Darling, Steve Gibb and Bucket Baker issuing one album, titled Diet for a New America, the same year while in 2002 he...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBassist
Date of Birth11 December 1958
CitySan Jose, CA
CountryUnited States of America
For me, I never knew what addiction was. I just knew my heroes, like [New York Dolls guitarist] Johnny Thunders, did heroin. I didn't have a father, it looked good to me. If I had read Johnny Thunders' book The Heroin Diaries, I don't think I would have done heroin.
I love a little distortion across the bass; I think it kind of adds something to the sound of the band when the bass is a little overdriven.
Every day, I wake up, and the first thing I think of is my kids.
Ego is the great enemy. Ego will hold you back every single time.
What's worse? Being strung out or being fat?
It's physically very, very, very trying to be onstage as a performer, not unlike an athlete, for thirty years.
Formats are going to change because this is what the people want. It's not what the labels want.
Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes.
What's the best angle to cut someone's throat? Well, usually from behind. That's usually how it works.
I harbored a lot of resentment as a teenager and as a young adult. I still have a problem with authority, I'm trying to listen!
Motley Crue, collectively and individually, have done things on our own terms.
Some cats, Iggy Pop, they're going to always have that hunger.
There's nothin like a trail of ßlooÐ to finÐ your way ßack home
I love Starbucks. Maybe thats a bit sad. But I definitely need my caffeine. Its what gets me out of bed in the morning.