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Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx

Nikki Sixx

Born Frank Feranna, Nikki Sixx grew up in Seattle and moved to Los Angeles at the age of seventeen. There, in 1981, he became the bassist for Mötley Crüe, the legendary rock band he started with friend Tommy Lee. Today he is a family man with many projects on the side, including songwriting, film, a new band, a clothing line, as well as ongoing work with the Crüe.

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The Heroin Diaries will be released on October 28, 2008 in Trade Paperback
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Guardian.co.uk, April 10, 2012
...Which is the most compelling musical memoir? Let us know … "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture," said Frank Zappa (or Elvis Costello, Laurie Anderson or someone else entirely depending on who you listen to). But is that a fair...
Chicago Sun-Times, March 22, 2012
...can even laugh at the song “Na Na Nothing” from “Yes and Also Yes,” which lists as co-writers Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Matthew Gerrard, who co-wrote and produced songs on the “High School Musical” soundtrack, and Dan Wilson, who has credits...
Glencoe News.com, March 13, 2012
...can even laugh at the song “Na Na Nothing” from “Yes and Also Yes,” which lists as co-writers Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Matthew Gerrard, who co-wrote and produced songs on the “High School Musical” soundtrack, and Dan Wilson, who has credits...
Music Network, February 28, 2012
...knowledge of the band the author is a member of. Released just over a month after his addiction-comrade Nikki Sixx released The Heroin Diaries, the legendary axeman offers his recount of the road too often travelled by rock stars hell-bent on escapism....
Examiner.com, February 26, 2012
...at the end. Q: You have your fourth solo album out and it features some great collaborations including Nikki Sixx and Rosanne Cash. How did those songs come about? What makes this album stand out for you? Is there a particular track that is closest to...
KPTM FOX 42, February 6, 2012
...lumberjacks sawing a massive submarine sandwich. "Motley Crue had a blast doing the Kia commercial," said bassist Nikki Sixx.  "A hot model, a fast car, a pro fighter, pyrotechnics and rock n' roll...What's not to love?" Much to the disbelief of Lima...
Auto Channel, February 3, 2012
...lumberjacks sawing a massive submarine sandwich. "Motley Crue had a blast doing the Kia commercial," said bassist Nikki Sixx. "A hot model, a fast car, a pro fighter, pyrotechnics and rock n' roll...What's not to love?" Much to the disbelief of Lima and...
Examiner.com, March 3, 2012
...includes appearances by Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars, as well as songwriting collaborations with James Michael (Sixx AM, Nikki Sixx) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne). � I spoke with James at the show, click on the video link below to...
SoundSpike, March 2, 2012
...Glam-rockers Motley Crue -- vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, and drummer Tommy Lee -- are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, kicking the party off in grand fashion with a two-week "Motley Crue in Sin City"...
Hotel Interactive, March 2, 2012
...campaign produced by Spectrio, a provider of audio messaging, for inbound callers that launched with Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has been the host to many top performers including The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney,...
Zimbio, February 29, 2012
...buy! Heroin Diaries item# 583196.904 condition: New An unusual, unique axe for players and collectors. Motley Crue?s Nikki Sixx presents his signature Ovation guitar inspired by his new book ?The Heroin Diaries? and his new band ?Sixx:A.M.? The Heroin...
Gater.com, February 29, 2012
...Tiger would just smile and not say anything. Blogs: Buck McWilliams | Andy Preston | Big Rig | Nikki Sixx | Tyson | Watch This! Contests: Girls: Babe of the Day 1 | Babe of the Day 2 | Thong of the Day | Wet on the Net |...
Gater.com, February 29, 2012
...a romantic dinner date Monday in Los Angeles. Blogs: Buck McWilliams | Andy Preston | Big Rig | Nikki Sixx | Tyson | Watch This! Contests: Girls: Babe of the Day 1 | Babe of the Day 2 | Thong of the Day | Wet on the Net |...
Examiner.com, February 29, 2012
...includes appearances by Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars, as well as songwriting collaborations with James Michael (Sixx AM, Nikki Sixx) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne). Durbin will be performing a concert on Friday, March 2nd with...