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

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:48:35 +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 + 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.”

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

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:48:35 +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 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 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:08:21 +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 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.

Nikki Sixx Working on New Sixx: A.M. Song During Motley Crue's Australian Tour

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:03:31 +0000

Nikki Sixx may be touring down under with Motley Crue in Australia, but the bassist is keeping his mind creatively occupied with ideas for his other band Sixx: A.M. as well. In his latest Australian tour journal, the bassist reveals that he's been working on new music during his downtime on the road.

Nikki Sixx Provides Update on Sixx: A.M. Album + 'The Heroin Diaries' Broadway Production

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:18:15 +0000

Nikki Sixx has a lot on his plate at the moment, but the Sixx: A.M. bassist and creative force took some time to speak with Loudwire and other reporters during a roundtable interview at the NAMM conference in Anaheim Saturday (Jan. 26).

Nikki Sixx Takes New Creative Direction With 'Schecter Sixx' Bass

Chad Childers — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:45:22 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man of many passions, as evidenced by his career as a successful author, photographer and radio host as well as the musical work he's best known for as a member of Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. On Saturday (Jan. 26), Sixx was able to reveal his latest creative venture, the new 'Schecter Sixx' signature series bass, during the NAMM convention in Anaheim, California.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx to Unveil Custom 'Schecter Sixx' Bass

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:36:22 +0000

Schecter guitars and Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx have teamed up to create a new model of bass. The guitar company is planning to reveal the 'Schecter Sixx' signature series bass at the winter NAMM conference in Anaheim, Calif. on Jan. 26.

Bassist Nikki Sixx: Motley Crue Working on Their 'Best Album Yet'

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:06:22 +0000

The year 2013 is gearing up to be a big one for Motley Crue and Nikki Sixx. In addition to working on a broadway play based on his book ‘The Heroin Diaries,’ and his recent engagement to longtime girlfriend Courtney Bingham, the bassist recently confirmed that Motley Crue is indeed working on a brand spanking new full-length album.

Nikki Sixx Gets Engaged to Courtney Bingham, Continues Work on New Motley Crue Songs

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:23:07 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is surely all smiles right now, as he's been revealing a mess of good news during the last few days. Along with the bassist giving fans an update on the progress of Motley Crue's new material, Sixx has just announced that he popped the question to his model girlfriend Courtney Bingham, officially snatching her up as the future Mrs. Sixx.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Creating Broadway Play Based on 'Heroin Diaries' Memoir

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:32:50 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx may hold some sort of record when it comes to turning something negative into a positive. Sixx found success with his memoir 'The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star' in 2007, and now the bassist has revealed that he'll be turning the book into a Broadway play.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Talks 'Sex,' Tweeting, Dave Mustaine + Future of Sixx: A.M.

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:11:05 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man who wears many hats. Not only is he the bassist and songwriter for Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M., he's also a radio host, author and master of social media.

Shinedown, Papa Roach, Slash, Nikki Sixx + More Offer 9/11 Tributes Via Twitter

Chad Childers — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:37:30 +0000

Today marks a day of reflection for many as we remember the tragic 9/11 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. Amidst terrorism, there were also great acts of heroism with many sacrificing their lives to protect others. While time has passed since that horrific September morning in 2001, every year provides a [...]

Nikki Sixx's Girlfriend Performs Dance Routine at Motley Crue Show

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx‘s girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, made good on her birthday wish for herself to perform a burlesque dance routine onstage at the band’s show in Michigan. Bingham recently revealed her desire to add a little something extra to the show and announced her intention to perform on her 27th birthday while the [...]

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Calls Out Dave Mustaine on Latest Rant

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:51:33 +0000

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has received some serious backlash from the recent remarks he recently made onstage in Singapore suggesting that the Obama administration “staged” recent tragedies like the one in Aurora, Colo. and the massacre at the Sikh temple in Milwaukee, Wis., in order to promote stricter gun laws.

Nikki Sixx Set to Throw Out the First Pitch at May 27 Los Angeles Dodgers Game

Chad Childers — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:22:58 +0000

Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. rocker Nikki Sixx will have an honor typically bestowed upon hometown celebrities this weekend when he gets to throw out the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home game this Sunday (May 27) against the Houston Astros.

Nikki Sixx Dismisses L.A. Guns Singer Phil Lewis After Online Attack

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:50:29 +0000

L.A. Guns vocalist Phil Lewis recently engaged in an online battle with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx after Lewis trashed Crue’s live performances and claimed that the band is just out for “easy money.” Lewis followed up on his first rant with a second attack on the bassist, where he called Sixx and his best-selling autobiography ‘The Heroin Diaries’ “a total fraud.”