Latest about Nikki Sixx
In an era dominated by look-at-me shred guitarists, Nikki Sixx showed that playing bass could be cool, too
Mötley Crüe's 1989 blockbuster, Dr. Feelgood, is a prime example of Sixx's gritty bass approach
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx on fate, Thunderbirds and the legacy of Smoke on the Water
The bassist discusses a new lease of life with old friend John 5, new ’Crüe the band’s – and his eternal confusion over beloved Gibson reverse bodies
Nikki Sixx reflects on Mötley Crüe's decision to oust Mick Mars
Initial statements that Mars decided to retire due to ongoing health issues were refuted by the guitarist, saying he was forced out and immediately replaced by John 5
“It was obvious: John was the guy... we didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at”: Nikki Sixx opens up on the crisis talks to replace Mick Mars and how John 5 has re-energized Mötley Crüe
The Mötley Crüe bassist offers his own insight into the “horrible situation” that faced the Los Angeles rock stalwarts upon Mars’ departure, and how they rebuilt the band with the help of their hot-shot new guitarist
“We never saw it coming that Mick wasn’t going to be able to tour and was going to have to quit the band”: Nikki Sixx offers his own take on the Mötley Crüe drama
“We didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at right now,” the bassist said in an exclusive new Guitar World interview
John 5, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford and... Dolly Parton – metal's newest, and best, supergroup?
Bygones, a new single from Parton's aptly-named Rockstar album, features a star-studded cast of supporting players, and is perfectly suited to her vocal delivery
Bob Rock clarifies comments about Nikki Sixx’s recordings: “At no time did I ever actually think Nikki didn’t play bass on Mötley Crüe’s records”
The producer says Sixx was being “self-deprecating” at the time he made the reported comments to Rock
Nikki Sixx once told Bob Rock he thought someone “replaced” his bass parts on early Mötley Crüe albums
The Mötley Crüe producer recalled a self-deprecating conversation he had during the making of Dr. Feelgood – and stressed Sixx is now “an amazing bass player”
