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Nikki Sixx Thanks Fans for Support in Wake of Mother's Death

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:48:35 +0000

This past weekend, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx shared the tragic news that his mother Deana Richards had passed away at the age of 74. While the details regarding her death were very scarce, Sixx has since taken to Facebook to thank his fans for their support throughout this difficult time.

Nikki Sixx Mourns Death of His Mother

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:40:29 +0000

Sad news to report, as Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx's mother Deana Richards passed away yesterday, June 8, at the age of 74. The musician announced the news via a simple tweet that reads 'RIP Mom 5-5 1939 to 6-8 2013.' No further details are known about her passing at this time.

Nikki Sixx Enjoys Summer 'Vacation' As Motley Crue Make Fall Plans

Will Harris — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:00:51 +0000

Motley Crue have added two new tour dates to their upcoming upcoming residency at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Before kicking off their 12-night stint at the Joint, which runs from Sept. 18 through Oct. 6, the band will perform two shows in Oklahoma: Sept. 12 at Choctaw Casino in Durant and Sept. [...]

Nikki Sixx + Fiancee Courtney Bingham Take Part in NOH8 Campaign

Chad Childers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:30:26 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx and model Courtney Bingham are the latest to join the NOH8 Campaign, a charitable organization that was founded in the wake of California's passage of Proposition 8 that banned same-sex marriage. The NOH8 campaign seeks to “promote marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media and visual protest.”

Nikki Sixx Blasts Kim Kardashian Via Twitter

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:01:32 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx took socialite and all-around media . . . uh, "personality" Kim Kardashian to task on Monday (May 20), after the bad-reality-TV-star-turned-product pitch woman posted to Twitter to promote her new bronzer line during the horrific tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla. and struck an elementary school, reportedly leaving at least 51 people dead in its wake.

Motley Crue Bassist Nikki Sixx Partners With Leica Camera for Photography Series

Chad Childers — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:01:35 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man of many passions -- music, radio host, writing and in recent years photography. The Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. bassist has increasingly shared his photographic exploits over the years and he's now partnered with Leica Camera to shoot photos for a two-part interview and photography series.

Nikki Sixx on Motley Crue Retirement Statement: 'Don't Freak Out Yet'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:05:04 +0000

The guys from Motley Crue have spent the last couple of years hinting that retirement is on the horizon, and bass guitarist Nikki Sixx recently went so far as to say the band would be hanging it up after one more album and tour. But you know how long rock retirements tend to last -- and it looks like Sixx might be leaving himself some room for renegotiation.

Nikki Sixx Shares Desire for Taylor Hawkins to Play on Sixx: A.M. Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:27:26 +0000

One of the things that's limited Sixx: A.M. somewhat in the past is their lack of a drummer, but Nikki Sixx has discussed his desire to make the band more of a priority in the future and that would presumably include finding a drummer to help them out. In a recent tweet, Sixx revealed the musician that's on the top of his wish list, shouting out the Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.

Nikki Sixx's Son Starts Own Band Called Figs Vision

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:00:21 +0000

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx is an avid music lover and that's not just relegated to hard rock and metal, as evidenced by the wide range of guests on his 'Sixx Sense' radio show. However, Sixx definitely has a special place in his heart for his latest musical recommendation. The bassist has reached out to his social network followers about the new band, Figs Vision, which features his son Gunner Sixx as one of its members.

Nikki Sixx Says Motley Crue Will Retire After One More Album + Tour

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:23:46 +0000

It was just a few weeks ago that Nikki Sixx sounded like he was considering the idea of having Motley Crue call it quits after another album and tour. Now it seems as though he's made up his mind.

Nikki Sixx Writing for Next Motley Crue Album on Australian Tour

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:05:03 +0000

It's turning out to be quite the productive and creatively rewarding trip for Nikki Sixx as he enjoys his travels in Australia. Sixx is currently touring Down Under with Motley Crue and he's been using his downtime to work through new music.

25 Years Ago: Nikki Sixx Declared Dead

Annie Zaleski — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:00:58 +0000

From a career standpoint, Motley Crue has had nine lives. However, we’d estimate that bassist/co-founder Nikki Sixx alone has eaten up at least half of those. Of course, none of his (near-)death experiences have been as infamous as the one on December 23, 1987. After a night of drug-fueled partying with pals (including Guns n’ Roses [...]

Nikki Sixx to Star in 'Shoot'er'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:47:00 +0000

Bassist, author and radio host Nikki Sixx will be able to add "actor" to his resume. The Motley Crue member will appear in 'Shoot'er,' a film by P.R. Brown, who has directed several Crue videos. You can watch the trailer below.

Nikki Sixx's 'The Heroin Diaries' Coming to Broadway

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:10:34 +0000

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx spent a year tirelessly logging the highs and lows of life as a drug-addled rockstar in his 2007 biography 'The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star.' Now the bassist says that year will be recreated on Broadway.

Nikki Sixx Weighs in on How 'Home Sweet Home' Achieved Classic Song Status

Jeff Giles — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:25:38 +0000

It's one of the defining hits of the power ballad era and a standout in the Motley Crue catalog, but according to Nikki Sixx, the band had to fight just to release 'Home Sweet Home' on an album -- and if it hadn't been for MTV, it might never have become the lighter-waving favorite we all remember today.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx on 'Sex' and Touring with Kiss

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:56:59 +0000

With Motley Crue's summer-long tour with fellow rock titans Kiss wrapping up, we caught up with the band's bassist, songwriter, author, fashion designer, photographer, radio host and all-around renaissance man, Nikki Sixx.

Nikki Sixx's Girlfriend Planning Birthday Striptease at Motley Crue Show

Ultimate Classic Rock Staff — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:00:07 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx‘s longtime girlfriend Courtney Bingham is reportedly planning to treat the rocker and the band’s fans to a special burlesque show — and it’s not even his birthday. According to TMZ, Bingham, who turns 27 on Sept. 5, will celebrate the big day by performing a striptease as the band performs [...]

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Rips Dave Mustaine Over Shooting Conspiracy Theory

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:05:23 +0000

Megadeth singer Dave Mustaine has been spouting some interesting theories about the recent mass shootings in the U.S., trying to tie it to President Barack Obama and his attempts to pass anti-gun legislation. But not everyone subscribes to Mustaine’s conspiracy theory and they’re using their First Amendment rights to respond right back to the singer.

Nikki Sixx Blasts Celebrity-Enabling Physicians on CNN

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:59 +0000

In the wake of Whitney Houston‘s untimely death, some of her fellow pop stars are coming out of the woodwork to discuss their own struggles with addiction, as well as the way the entertainment business can help enable patterns of destructive behavior. Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx added his two cents via an appearance last night (Feb. 15) on ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Seeks Unknowns for 'Dirt' Film Cast

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:05:27 +0000

A final album and one last big tour are standard moves for a band mapping out an acrimony-free farewell.

Those appear to be part of Motley Crue‘s agenda over the next few years — but something much more definitive-sounding is a feature film based on the group’s best-selling autobiography, ‘The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band.’ And while Nikki Sixx claims he’s not at liberty to discuss the project at the present time, the Crue bassist has actually been very chatty lately about the forthcoming movie.