How to play like Nikki Sixx - Bass Habits Ep. 2
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BASS TUTORIALS WITH TAB ON SCREEN
Ten seconds to love: • Motley Crue - Ten seco...
Don't go away mad : • Motley Crue - Don't go...
Bastard : • Motley Crue - Bastard ...
On with the show : • Motley Crue - On with ...
Piece of your action: • Motley Crue - Piece of...
Primal scream: • Motley Crue - Primal S...
All in the name of: • Motley Crue - All in t...
Smoking in the boys room: • Motley Crue - Smoking ...
Home sweet home: • Motley Crue - Home Swe...
Saints of Los Angeles: • Motley Crue - Saints o...
Too young to fall in love: • Motley Crue - Too youn...
Without you: • Motley Crue - Without ...
Too fast for love: • Motley Crue - Too fast...
Take me to the top: • Motley Crue - Take me ...
Wild Side: • Mötley Crüe - Wild Sid...
Doctor Feelgood: • Mötley Crüe - Dr Feelg...
Girls Girls Girls: • Mötley Crüe - Girls Gi...
Kickstart my heart: • Mötley Crüe - Kickstar...
S.O.S.: • Mötley Crüe - Same Old...
NIKKI SIXX ISOLATED TRACKS
Dr. Feelgood: • Video
Girls Girls Girls: • Video
S.O.S: • Video
Looks that kill: • Video
Shout at the devil: • Video
Don't go away mad: • Video
Kickstart my heart: • Video 
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Please do Nikki Wire of The Manic Street Preachers
He actually improved quite a bit after he got clean and I think he deserves credit for that
Yeah true people don't care though they just like to bash on nikki because he's not cliff burton or some jazz asshole
@@yaboisirdankis373 fuck those people. Nikki is a legend without being some god of the bass
i'm here to troll. crue sucks. venereal glam rock junkies.
@@something_in_the_radiator1665 glad you stated ur a troll thanks for the warning
@@yaboisirdankis373 nikki is actually really good at bass
If Nikki sees this video I pretty much know what his reaction will be:
‚I didn‘t know that I do all that.‘
it's rock n roll, it doesn't have to be complicated to be kickass. There's millions of bands with over-players on all instruments that drive you nuts. Nikki kicksass!
Nikki Sixx has always been a great bass player in my opinion. He's always been one of the influences that made me want to first start playing bass 31 years ago. He's solid, and he keeps the sound full without over playing.
If you can write songs, you do not need to be a flashy bass player.
Facts
Agreed.
That's not a defence of sloppy playing. Not that motley crue is even that good in the first place
@@ileutur6863 Thats your opinion, many people like them. And btw they would be in the HOF if they werent banned from it, so they have to be kinda good
@@picklerick1385 why and how did they get banned
I met him a few times. I worked at a convenience store many years ago near his house, and he would pop in occasionally. I started keeping a bass in my car, hoping I could get him to sign it, but never got the chance.
Kickass
I don't believe you
I've always liked Nikkis style, I play bass and by no stretch I'm I a professional so his easy bass lines help me to grow. Love his Warlocks, I still play one.
When I met him in 2006 I told him he's the reason I fell in love with Warlocks.
In other words he blows
Yeah...because Nikki Sixx invented The Warlock. Derp.
@@Bobzilla67 I never said he invented the Warlock, I was using as a reference to the 80s .
@@billhogue9523 I seen Crue open for Ozzy in Detroit and I had no idea who they were but I was a fan by the end of the show, he was playing a Warlock.
Yes, totally true !! He's a great rock bassist and was always mistreated.
Nikki was always 50% Motley Crue, a great wall of bass sound!
a great rock songwriter, which we all like.
Now that I remember, if you have a special technique, he usually hooks his little finger of the right hand in a kind of wedge or ring near the bridge, this makes the right hand more firm and balanced the sound with the pick.
Id say hes 35% of motely crüe. He did write a lot of the songs but mick probably had the biggest influence on the band, tommy lee is an amazing drummer, and without Vince Neil it just doesnt feel right. Nikki is a super important part of the band but he couldnt do it without the others.
@@joshtucker231 Idk, Crue could have any other male singer that has aggressive delivery and can hit a few high notes when needed (ie. Michael Monroe or David Lee Roth if we're staying in the same period and genre) and the band's sound would be almost the same.
Nikki Sixx is the best. At whatever he does. Been loving Nikki Sixx since 81 when I was 9 trs old.
I love Nikki Sixx and my favorite band Mötley Crüe greetings from Mexico 🤗☺️🙋👍🏼
Why am I here I don’t even play bass
Neither does Nikki Sixx
@@whyyeseyec He has for over 40 years. Educate yourself...
@@whyyeseyec LOL nikki venereal sixx. so many better bass players out there.
It’s all about confidence.... not ability!!! Read about the uk Punk Movement in 1976.... in fact Nikki used to wear a padlock necklace after his idol Sid Vicious..... and sid wasn’t a virtuoso bass player 😀
I did not know that the bass track for "Kickstart My Heart" is played on a synthesizer. That's crazy.
Nikki never was one to go over board with the bass that might jeopardize the sound (which he created) or the song ( which he wrote) or the band ( which he...wait a minute,! He's a fucking genius.
Wild side literally has 3 notes on bass.
Yeah, he's a lot better than I thought, actually. His bass is sort of low in the mix, so I think a lot of it isn't even really heard consciously. I actually found this video by searching "nikki sixx bass tone" to see how he does it. It reminds me of Bill Laswell's subsonic bass. It's so "fuzzy" around the edges it's almost invisible. It really works perfectly. It's nice how they finally got some HD quality video in 2016 so you can hear the bass and guitar tones clearly and see how well they play together...shame Vince is doing that mumbling / out-of-breath stuff, though. Shame they never had a real good quality live video at their 80s peak.
didn't think there would be much to go over here but when isolated like this I actually really love these bass parts
Interesting analysis of his style, I have been critical of Nikki Sixx when I was younger but I have changed my mind, I don't think he is a bad bass player. He plays solid and tasteful
I would change my mind back he sucks he's got an overactive imagination that's about it Mick Mars and Tommy Lee are The voice of motley Crue.
@@jaym4958 not to mention one of most overinflated egos around and it never gets boring when he says have I ever told you about the time I died and got bought back to life
@@jaym4958 Nevermind that Nikki writes the tunes huh? Smh
@Martin Wilhelmsson you're reading too much into his 'Style' bro. He's basic AF because he sucks.
@@Sarvlosify and that's the only thing he's good at. Writing. Not bass playing. There should be a 'Write songs like Nikki Sixx' video...but that wont get this dude 'Likes' or clicks...lol
Saw MC in the 80s and witnessed Nikki Sixx throw his head back and finish off a bottle of Jack. When he looked out at the audience.... he timbered like a tree and the place got the biggest dissonant bass tone of our lives as he slammed down upon his bass.
I've only played like that once......
I think nikki writes simple but genius melodies. I mean it is soooo catchy. He was a songwriting mastermind
My idol - love it. Great tips, Paul Nikki always throws in a some curveballs to some of his songs. As someone relearning bass, it took forever to get that bridge part of Primal Scream right. Got there
I love sixx as a player and I've always wanted him to turn it up a bit.
Great video! Nikki has always been one of my favorite bass players and the reason I love BC Rich Warlock and Mockingbird basses. Also... Kelly Nickels was one of my favorites also.
An excellent breakdown of one of my favourite players. Enjoyed every second. Peace and love!
Love you’re channel buddy thank you for all you’re work especially the motley lessons
man, love this kind of videos
Love this Paul! Nikki and Cliff (I know 2 COMPLETELY different styles) are the reasons that I even picked up bass.
Thank you, I’m teaching myself bass that helps a lot 🤘🤘. Plus Love the CRUE!!!!!!!!!!
This is awesome Paul ! ty
Love the video. Thanks
This bass player series is awesome!
🔝🎸🎼
Greetings from Bavaria🇩🇪(from an Italian🇮🇹).
Thanks for this video. Nikki is who inspired me to pick up the bass
Great vid. Thx Paul. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Oh I love this, do one on Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses!
Gran trabajo Paul muy buen análisis! Muchas gracias por el video !
Thank you very much for this! Truly 🥲
As a bass player trying to find my style and always trying to improve, I really like your format!! My art's school teacher always said "good artists copy, great artists steal"
I never skip ads when I'm watching your videos
Dude ,that was so awesome I’m a huge Nikki Fan and it’s great that somebody took the time to post an insight into his style
I am starting a RUclips channel in the new year doing guitar covers and have just got a warlock style bass to do some Nikki sixx Crüe covers.
Thanks for putting the spotlight on Crüe & Nikki , have a great Christmas 🤘🏻🕶🤘🏻🎸🐆 🎄🎄🎄 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Nikki Sixx is one of my favorite bass players and Mötley Crüe is one of my favorite bands. I found this video very relatable and informative. Thank you!!
Cool little lesson dude. I'm not even a bassist, but found this useful for ideas to mix up bass lines when I'm songwriting. Rock on! \m/
MERCI PAUL
MERCI pour cette belle analyse de la basse de
Mr SIXX !
J'aime son style de basse DEPUIS LEUR DÉBUT ( 1981 ).
MERCI ENCORE.
👍🏼🎸🎼🤟🏼
love the picture of kelly nichels in the beggining
Great video man!
I agree, Nikki is not that respected but he plays what the song calls for. There are some great, tasty bass licks on their 1st album.
It also drive me crazy when people say Cliff Williams is not a good bass player. Yes, he's play simple driving bass lines, but listen closely and you will hear some great riffs. Remember bass players, DO NOT OVER PLAY! play for the song, not for yourself
I’m a guitarist first and bass player maybe 3rd or 4th. I always liked his style because it’s not flashy, but sets the foundation and that’s what I try to do if I’m playing bass.
I'm a beginner bass player and this is super informative. Thanks!
woooow, awesome format!!!
And yee, I dont know too, why he is for so many people seen as a worst bassist. I would say that not every "simple" bass lines or bassits are really simple. :)
Very good video! Thanks
Great video, please keep making those videos about different bassists!
Great analysis! Would be awesome if you made a video for Phil Lynott next. 🙂
Hell yeah! Nailed it man!
Nikki sixx is under rated. It took me a long time to really come to that conclusion. I was listening to Motley in the car once and really vibing on it listening to Tommy and Nikki and it clicked.
They are not the most technical but they do the job of keeping things going really well. For me a good rhythm section is the engine of the band. That is really all at matters.
Love Nikki's bass lines, simple but direct, effective, supportive for guitar solos, and fresh, sincere. One of my influences, also Leland Sklar (no need for speed nor 'virtuoso moves' to show BIG personality) and Jürgen Dehmel (combining technics, changing times, wise use of silences).
Nice work brother. You make great videos.
Very good vídeo, I liked it
YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally! Thank you soooooo much
ciao Paul, sono molto interessanti questi focus ai vari bassisti!! complimenti!
Very cool mate!
Cheers
Excelente!
During his radio show (this was years ago) he asked listeners to NOT submit him for "Bassist of the Year" pointing out much of what you're saying in this video. He's not a great bass player, he just plays what fits with the band he's playing in. Still, he's fun :) Great vid.
well, isn't fitting in with the band he is playing in what it's all about?
Nice Video😀 Yes Nikki Sixx is a solid and tight bass player. Showmanship awesome. My Idol gives hopes to bass players like me. You don't always need to be a Billy Sheehan or Cliff Burton. You can still be Nikki Six and Jason Newsted both solid bass player, awesome stage presence and standout. 😁. Thank you Nikki Sixx 🤗.
Lmao @ you comparing junkie boy to Newstead. That would be like comparing a Tercel to a Lexus. 😂
I found my own style of playing based on Nikki and Newsted. Cocktail heheh
Dude sick video. I have more respect for Nikki Sixx as a skilled bass player after this video. You briefly mentioned Cliff Williams, would love to see a similar style video about Cliff!
Great vid
Nikki rules!
This is FAR more important then any double-slap/three-finger-tapping/the whateveronian scale.
Do this and bands will be all over you like... well, girls after a Motley Crue show.
I'm learning to play bass. My philosophy...keep it simple.
Never was a great bassplayer however he is a great songwriter no doubt and you can always create some great backing tracks and let 'em fly lol!
hello Paul Hello from France. Good work. Can you explain why Kickstar my heart was playng by synth?
Showing Michael Anthony as someone who plays simple lines is somewhat deceiving. Sure, he plays some simple lines when it fits the song but he can get busy when the song allows it. He's a great bass player.
Awesome video man! You should make one 'How to sound like Rachel Bolan on bass.' Skid Row have pretty solid basslines!
Never knew how many of his basslines are similar, still very badass
Sixx is a legend!
Fantastic video Paul! Can you do Gene Simmons next?
Wow! This was extremely helpful and very interesting! I think when people say Nikki is a "simple" bass player they are not looking at the whole picture. He's a great song writer, lots of attitude and creativity, super-cool look and vibe. Enough said! Thanks Paul! Perhaps "Cliff Burton" is next for you to look at???
I think he is one of the best bassist in the history of rock...
i just want to know 1 thing. What tones does nikki played at 1987?
Great video Nikki has a great sound and his own contributions to bass playing you really nailed it
link for part 1 ?
7:36 - Kickstart My Heart bass synth - yes, I was somewhat surprised when I heard the isolated bass track. There's some bass guitar there remaining, so he probably played it on bass guitar initially, and then most of it was later replaced in production. And the synth bass doesn't play the climbing fill as D-0-2-3-4-5 but D-0-1-2-3-4!
This is a nice video, very interesting
New sub here
The record rly needs to be set once n for all that the reason why Cliff WIlliams and Michael Anthony don't get flak like Sixx is because they AREN'T IN THE SAME LEAGUE. Check out Dreamer by Home, one of Cliff's early bands, or the isolated bass track for For Those ABout to Rock and tell me he isn't a BITCHING bass player, or at least MUCH better than Sixx. For MA, check out Beautiful Girls. And Push COmes to Shove off Fair Warning. In fact, that whole album is progressive as hell and so is a lot of the bass playing/overall musicianship. Fuck, even Ian Hill's walking lines on the first two Priest albums prove he's in a whole other league than Sixx. The only thing similar between them, is Sixx's style and the style those other three chose to employ for a lot of their band's poppiest hits because it's what worked in that situation. THAT'S IT. Furthermore, that style isn't even bad, and I'm talking as a bass player who loves to shred. Sixx was a shitty bassist in many cases because he couldn't even pull off that style tightly live a lot of times! To his credit, he could other times; he was very inconsistent. When pulled off tightly and on records, it's fine if it's called for. However, if you're a fuckin paid musician, you SHOULD be consistent... especially if you're party of the rhythm section.
With Bass... less is sometime more. Nikki's simple lines worked great with the songs
amp settings for Nikki Sixx tone?
Wow, my favorite Motley Crue song is Kick Start My Heart.
Did Nikki play synth bass, or is it Bob Rock?
Nikki é o cara
My favorite bass player is NIKKI FN SIXX!! 🤘
I’m sorry to hear that
You forgot the intro to Rock and Roll Junkie
is it plugged in?
Nikki is a great musician and he 95% responsible for the band huge success and besides that he is a fkng girls magnet even today at 63 years old and that alone is is a great achievement. I love Motley Crue they did a lot of great songs for an era and still today some young people still appreciate it.
Love Nikki Sixx. My favorite & #1 bass player of all time.
Could you do a video like this but with steve harris?......
This videos make the sounds of the bass more wonderfull
Do one for Krist Novoselic!!!
These videos serve 2 purposes: learning bass, and playing where's Lars
I honestly didn't know about the Synthesizer in "kickstart my heart". Could you bring video lessons from John Corabi's time
Great analysis. If people could hear Motley Crue songs without the bass parts they would appreciate him a lot more
So technically Nikki is like the Conductor of Motley crue more or less as well.
Exactly. Imagine how much cooler they would have been had someone else been in charge of the band.
@@DoubleD72 um, NO.....Nikki Sixx IS Motley Crue!
Love it or hate it, HE alone is responsible for their sound, their early look, obviously for their SONGS which is of course what its all about..........without Sixx there would not have been a Motley Crue, so I am not sure how they would have been "cooler" without him?
That is just a plain SILLY statement.
yeaah..
You make good points. Nikki Sixx is kind of a sleeper. Before watching your video I would have fallen in with the detractor camp, but there is no denying the guy's success (sixxcess?)
Nikki kicks ass.
Do Cliff Williams of AC/DC 🤟🏻
Well my man it's like this.... To play like him all you just do is play some boring -ass 8th notes and be a chord chaser and. bob your head up and down like your are rocking out or somthing.... And that's how you play like cliff williams.... Shit!!! ( try learning from some other bass play that has more guts than cliff williams from ac/dc!!!!
@@jaycliche8778 ooooooo what about Cliff Burton 😁
@@Pro1938ftc3ch NOW you're TALKIN"!!! HE"S WAY WAY WAY BETTER BASS PLAYER!!!!
But....... If you REALLY want to play bass...... Try listen to some 60's and 70's bass players,,,,, back then you REALLY have to play the hell out of it. you can't be a pussy about!! and stay away from alot of 80's bass players. Hey... don't get me wrong... I REALLY LOVE THE 80"s Shit.. I am an 80's type of guy, BUT.. Most of the bass players at that time took the easy way out by being a chord chaser and playing 16th notes alot , and and over buying gear that they think that they need, and ended up not using. (what a waste)
@@jaycliche8778 NO.. just no..