Nikki Sixx: Advice from a man who's died twice

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • With his big hair, great name, and free spirit, Nikki Sixx is the quintessential rock star. After decades of touring with Mötley Crüe, the bassist, songwriter and producer joins Shad to discuss his new band Sixx:AM and their new double-album "Prayers For The Damned".
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  • @chessetostforbreakfast1223
    @chessetostforbreakfast1223 5 лет назад +4494

    Nikki six looks like a guy dressed in a Nikki sixx halloween costume

    • @misfits12o
      @misfits12o 5 лет назад +128

      Lmao why is that so accurate

    • @paulieheydrich9772
      @paulieheydrich9772 5 лет назад +11

      Chessetostforbreakfas t at first I'm like go s*** then I see u mean he dresses like a clown. for sure I agree

    • @0truckmafk
      @0truckmafk 5 лет назад +5

      lol
      @@paulieheydrich9772

    • @rickmorgan9715
      @rickmorgan9715 5 лет назад +25

      Jealous much boys

    • @sharonzkitchen
      @sharonzkitchen 5 лет назад +42

      Nikki Sixx is one Sexy man. Don’t hate.

  • @agunsux
    @agunsux 5 лет назад +3582

    Nikki aged very well if you compare him to rockstars from the same generation

    • @TheDisciple21
      @TheDisciple21 5 лет назад +324

      Especially with major drug abuse

    • @gregzilla3139
      @gregzilla3139 5 лет назад +176

      Even just other guys in his band tbh

    • @annmarieknapp
      @annmarieknapp 5 лет назад +136

      He is obscenely attractive now given he is over 60. Wow! I'm getting old myself and am grateful to be told I don't look anywhere near my age, but I don't smoke, do drugs, or abuse myself so for Nikki to still look so gorgeous given how hard he lived life, its miraculous. I don't think he has had any work done. I just respect the man.

    • @michaelmiller8455
      @michaelmiller8455 5 лет назад +6

      @@annmarieknapp So I'm just a random guy on a random video with a question...if you don't mind. I am 43 and really starting to get the old comments, playfully mind you, family...friends. However I too take care of myself and am routinely guessed to be much younger. Long winded. What is your age?

    • @PokemomBre
      @PokemomBre 5 лет назад +13

      I'm 29 and love crue my mom listened to them and I remember her playing her cassettes of them and growing still one of my top picks. And I'll say nikki might be 60 I'd do him in a heart beat hes still gorgeous.

  • @killyourtelevision999
    @killyourtelevision999 5 лет назад +1958

    "Your ego is not your amigo." -- Nikki Sixx

    • @williammeyer2816
      @williammeyer2816 4 года назад +7

      Being first trumpet says otherwise

    • @mya6014
      @mya6014 4 года назад +11

      Mark JN
      This is my senior quote 🤣

    • @MckProductions
      @MckProductions 4 года назад +4

      -Tony Alva

    • @moderndayprophet8604
      @moderndayprophet8604 4 года назад +6

      The end is not your friend

    • @cross27
      @cross27 4 года назад +5

      @@moderndayprophet8604 hah, sounds like you've never overdosed or done psychedelics....sixx on the otherrrr handdd, reason i say that is because the end is what the ego fears truly

  • @chrisridenhour
    @chrisridenhour 5 лет назад +4976

    Good thing the guy in the ambulance that night was a Crüe fan!

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад +324

      I've said that for years!!! Amen! I remember hearing he was dead that day..... balling....then hearing he was alive. Roller coaster!!

    • @rusgeorge7356
      @rusgeorge7356 5 лет назад +149

      Totally! I'd imagine after one adrenaline shot most emt's would call it...

    • @gizzy2403
      @gizzy2403 5 лет назад +93

      @@rusgeorge7356 actually, th protocol is 3 rounds of I.v. epinephrine ( adrenaline) followed by compressions & intermediate pulse checks. After 3 rds , with no pulse & no electric activity found on monitor, patient is legally dead. I've nvr in 13 yrs of being directly involved with codes, ever seen or heard of any1 trying that! That's truly what's called a " Hail Mary"

    • @rosalindagutierrez8022
      @rosalindagutierrez8022 5 лет назад +64

      it was God.

    • @Bullntheheather
      @Bullntheheather 5 лет назад +91

      Rosalinda Gutierrez it was medicine delivered by a man......or as you say ...god.

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron 5 лет назад +3076

    he is a guy raised in the streets and sounds like an academic when he speaks

    • @matthewlieby7589
      @matthewlieby7589 5 лет назад +149

      flesh cork those are usually the smart ones bc they’ve had to learn the hard truths of the world

    • @TheMissingtime
      @TheMissingtime 5 лет назад +18

      all the NA meetings

    • @annmarieknapp
      @annmarieknapp 5 лет назад +74

      True. He is a self learned individual. As an academic and avid Crue fan, there isn't anything about this man I don't find fascinating. Wish I could speak with him. It would be an immense privilege to do that. I love this man's passion for art, creativity, and the gritty realness of life. Just so underrated by the world, but I think with The Dirt out now and his upcoming musical based on The Heroin Diaries next year, Nikki's genius and ingenuity will be celebrated. And this guy's darkness is something that resonates with those of us who have had family dysfunction and depression. Wish I could speak with this man. Would be such a privilege just to have an engaging conversation with this artist.

    • @loombaron
      @loombaron 5 лет назад +13

      annmarieknapp i wouldnt go that far, just saying he sounds very decent for having been an addict and a guy made in the streets.

    • @alasanoei
      @alasanoei 5 лет назад +6

      It is a pleasure to listen to Nikki talk. But just for the comparison: Don't know exactly for how long Dani Filth went to school but his English is from an another world. Actually, compared to anyone. :D

  • @cynthia1865
    @cynthia1865 4 года назад +910

    Nikki dies a third time and arrives at heavens gates
    God: who is it this time?
    Angel: its nikki again
    God: *sigh*

  • @stonedcrow5821
    @stonedcrow5821 7 лет назад +819

    Decent interview and crucially, INTERVIEWER. No ego, let's his guest talk without constantly cutting in, and he offers decent questions/occasional interjections. I've watched many interviews with Nikki over the years and this is up there with the best.... Really enjoyed it. Greetings from the UK :)

    • @QwithTomPower
      @QwithTomPower  7 лет назад +61

      Greetings and salutations! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @99bkp
      @99bkp 3 года назад +1

      How ya'all doin from the US of A

    • @lordrathut
      @lordrathut 2 года назад +3

      *Cruecially

    • @michaelpolo6117
      @michaelpolo6117 2 года назад

      Cheers!!!!

    • @alitzel2003
      @alitzel2003 2 года назад +1

      So true, the interviewer was great at listening

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 5 лет назад +534

    Nikki and Mick are two genuine, decent guys who are natural survivors. After being a fan as a kid, I now have even more respect for these guys today.

    • @giulss218
      @giulss218 5 лет назад +4

      In fact they're my favourites

    • @jwaxmcgeeg9706
      @jwaxmcgeeg9706 3 года назад

      True.. Natural survivers

    • @mrsmd4616
      @mrsmd4616 3 года назад +2

      Genuine and decent until proven otherwise 😓😞

    • @CybermonkProd
      @CybermonkProd 3 года назад +3

      There are millions of addicts & survivors on the planet. Why do we ignore them when we walk the streets?
      Don't get me wrong. I love the Crue. But why do we listen to them now? What about back then? Why did we admire their insanity, deaths, and drug abuse?
      Record label executives profiting on their misery? Or, deep inside, we all feel the same too?

    • @anishkuvelkar1876
      @anishkuvelkar1876 2 года назад

      @@CybermonkProd thats the point , u listen to them once they become someone

  • @iske1702
    @iske1702 5 лет назад +1701

    Nikki in this interview: I was very wise with my money
    Nikki in The Dirt: I used $10000 worth of heroin every day

    • @jennyzofficial
      @jennyzofficial 4 года назад +47

      Iske Zandbergen Thats 0.10/0.30 cents. He’s not worried at all

    • @sonofsaturn5482
      @sonofsaturn5482 4 года назад +121

      It is physically impossible to use $10k of heroin a day.

    • @Michael_PV2
      @Michael_PV2 4 года назад +187

      It was 1,000 a day lmao

    • @joroper3447
      @joroper3447 4 года назад +36

      Son of Saturn unless you are getting the most stepped on dope... lol yer right 10,000/day never... but I have seen someone’s tolerance at $600/day... I was at $200/day in 1999. Now Nikki Sixx it could be possible that his tolerance was up to $1,000 in the nineties... he could swim in it so it’s possible

    • @PollyGammy
      @PollyGammy 4 года назад +58

      He used $1000 a day. $10k would have actually killed him.

  • @carlam.3254
    @carlam.3254 5 лет назад +363

    Nikki Sixx is a great conversationalist. I could listen to him all day.

    • @carlam.3254
      @carlam.3254 5 лет назад

      @@Churro_Flaminguez Hence the reason why I could listen to him all day. :)

    • @bobbilowery2975
      @bobbilowery2975 5 лет назад

      You do know that he did have one, right?? I wish they'd bring it back!!

    • @danecarr617
      @danecarr617 4 года назад +5

      Carla M. I’d love to just sit in and listen to him speak about grilled cheeses. Lol

    • @tomridge6444
      @tomridge6444 4 года назад

      Same tbh

    • @liamatkinson675
      @liamatkinson675 4 года назад +1

      The problem is nikki could listen to himself all day

  • @TheBent139
    @TheBent139 5 лет назад +296

    If you haven't, you must read The Dirt and The Heroin Diaries. Not a huge fan but these are great books. Nikki is right, he could have been a writer. Just fascinating stuff. This guy has seen just about everything related to sex, drugs and rock n' roll.

    • @bhutchin1996
      @bhutchin1996 4 года назад +6

      "The Dirt" was ghostwritten by Neil Strauss ("The Game").

    • @1979bobhd
      @1979bobhd 4 года назад +2

      Jimmy Buffett is another talented writer i have read all his books.

  • @nikolaskatanjian4226
    @nikolaskatanjian4226 5 лет назад +803

    Sixx has a radio voice(does that make sense)I can listen to his stories all day

    • @cdowg187
      @cdowg187 5 лет назад +8

      It makes complete sense, that's not something you can learn.

    • @nikolaskatanjian4226
      @nikolaskatanjian4226 5 лет назад +1

      cdowg187 I’m so jealous when I hear a person with a radio personality but it’s soothing to hear them talk like Niki Almaraz On K rock

    • @LiziieLived
      @LiziieLived 5 лет назад +9

      He was on the Bear radio couple years ago.. Its sad the station isnt on air anymore. His voice is so calming

    • @nikolaskatanjian4226
      @nikolaskatanjian4226 5 лет назад +2

      Liziie .Lived preach I hear he has a podcast

    • @MetalizedButt
      @MetalizedButt 5 лет назад +5

      Nikki Sixx podcast

  • @lmq0209
    @lmq0209 8 лет назад +1670

    Nikki Sixx should be one of the most well-respected rock stars. Lots of respect for him. Keep going!!

    • @lucasnielsen8738
      @lucasnielsen8738 3 года назад +14

      I second this. Him and Dio are the two musicians I respect the most.

    • @DoktorDamage
      @DoktorDamage 3 года назад +6

      Great guy....not much of a bassist.

    • @CybermonkProd
      @CybermonkProd 3 года назад +5

      We all grow up. And if we are lucky to survive our own stupidity/ego. We learn. Same as him

    • @SarahBlonde
      @SarahBlonde 2 года назад +1

      I think he's way better than Gene Simmons band.

    • @TheToddAndOnly
      @TheToddAndOnly 2 года назад +14

      @@DoktorDamage and yet, he's managed to come up with some of the most iconic bass grooves of all-time.

  • @camronridley5912
    @camronridley5912 5 лет назад +299

    Good interviewer, knows how the let the guest talk, I can appreciate that!

    • @lucepher6176
      @lucepher6176 5 лет назад +4

      yeah he's great. all his interviews are awesome, that's why he gets famous guests.

    • @vatodiablo2355
      @vatodiablo2355 5 лет назад +3

      @@lucepher6176 yeah i hate thoze damn interviewers that u can just see rehearsed the interview the night b4 n keep interrupting tge guest..

  • @suetube6811
    @suetube6811 5 лет назад +1101

    He looks very young despite his past struggle with substance abuse.

    • @elliott1996jsr
      @elliott1996jsr 5 лет назад +20

      Susan Bravo he’s 21

    • @bunkbedcoffin.
      @bunkbedcoffin. 5 лет назад +8

      elliott j-s-r he’s sixty

    • @elliott1996jsr
      @elliott1996jsr 5 лет назад +11

      Wow okej it was a joke

    • @chubbsreviews
      @chubbsreviews 5 лет назад +15

      Being sober now definitely helps

    • @tbe3907
      @tbe3907 5 лет назад +1

      U know he died his hair right and facial hair

  • @iiMercc
    @iiMercc 5 лет назад +317

    this man is glowing !! mentally and physically. good for him (-:

  • @markdavis3306
    @markdavis3306 7 лет назад +583

    Finally.... An interviewer lets the guest talk!

    • @MaximaMac
      @MaximaMac 5 лет назад +4

      Mark Davis aaaaand he’s gone

    • @darthskeletand1488
      @darthskeletand1488 3 года назад +4

      Cough cough Howard stern cough cough

  • @johnny7840
    @johnny7840 5 лет назад +212

    "if you're doing anything in your life. Invest in yourself"
    You can't help anyone if you can't help yourself.
    You're the man Nikki. 1000% Brother Amen.

    • @rockercater
      @rockercater 2 года назад

      THE STRUGGLE IS REAL *CATER*

  • @avasbaba
    @avasbaba 8 лет назад +328

    Nikki is a fascinating person. A great song writer and musician!

  • @haha-bh7rp
    @haha-bh7rp 4 года назад +80

    I wanna thank the guy in the ambulace! Casue now, kickstart my heart is one of the best song ever

  • @ronc166
    @ronc166 7 лет назад +251

    Nikki Sixx. A fallen angel formed his wings back to life again. One hell of task.

    • @dabdella1460
      @dabdella1460 5 лет назад +1

      @@Raze120 why wouldnt he,
      Plenty of souls are here to be a helpful example for others, Have to go through it ,to be able to help others.
      So yeah some of us recognize that.
      Dd

    • @dabdella1460
      @dabdella1460 5 лет назад

      He is made of a lot more metal than , Plenty of us ,so glad he survived his journey.
      Dd

  • @rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655
    @rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655 5 лет назад +158

    Guy looks great for late 50’s

  • @gavinbeck8747
    @gavinbeck8747 4 года назад +144

    Who’s watching after “Mötley Crüe is back”

    • @jaxsonrogie2816
      @jaxsonrogie2816 4 года назад +2

      Stop like baiting

    • @strangerdanger5998
      @strangerdanger5998 4 года назад

      @Deplorable Cat yeah i hate to break it you but sadly there won't be a free concert.

  • @american_rose1108
    @american_rose1108 4 года назад +141

    I fell in love with Nikki when I was in Jr. high school, followed his life style, ruined my life. Now, as a mature woman, I’ve fallen in love with him all over again, except this Nikki deserves my love; & this Nikki is even helping me fix what I ruined following the old Nikki. Sounds weird, but it’s true! 🖤

    • @patrickcooper2760
      @patrickcooper2760 3 года назад +16

      Wow, we have a similar story. In the 80s as a teen I idolized Nikki(to this day i still play BC Rich bass guitar) i went down many paths he did, drug abuse and stupidity. Now nearly 50 I've been clean 12 yes married and living my best life and loving every day of it. I have much respect for Nikki for who he's become.

    • @abigailsanchez7722
      @abigailsanchez7722 3 года назад +7

      @@patrickcooper2760 You should have respect for yourself also for getting clean. Good for you 🤗

    • @chiliserrano3247
      @chiliserrano3247 2 года назад +3

      I feel in love with him on the spot. I was in hyvee line. Ready to check out I was 12. I seen a magazine and he was on the cover. I seen him and he pulled me in.. ever since then.. I was hooked. Found out we shared a birthday. My grandparents raised me. I wear black everyday and wear black.. I'm 52 years old now.. still love him.. just seen him on July 19th.

    • @american_rose1108
      @american_rose1108 2 года назад +1

      @@patrickcooper2760
      That's fantastic, Patrick! I'm so happy that you got your life together!

  • @teeoh9192
    @teeoh9192 8 лет назад +503

    Watching his interview on Howard Stern, was the "missing link" in my quest for sobriety, especially when he talked about how, unless you resolve your issues, you'll never break the chains of addiction. 20 months later, I can ABSOLUTELY vouch for that! NEVER been this happy & peaceful in my ENTIRE LIFE (I'm 48). Keep fighting the good fight, Nikki!

    • @joelewishenry7886
      @joelewishenry7886 7 лет назад +8

      Thomas Wiilde Respect man ✊🏽

    • @cooper512
      @cooper512 7 лет назад +12

      Congrats dude, im still working on it. See you on the other side bro

    • @tiredpatriot1612
      @tiredpatriot1612 6 лет назад +5

      Thomas Wiilde Hell yeah..My chain broke after 15yrs of Dilaudid..It was nuts man.Congrats to you brother.I took up flying small jets.My new energy

    • @danielag.248
      @danielag.248 6 лет назад +1

      Hi! Where can i find the full interview with Stern? I can't it anymore..

    • @Mc-Derpulous
      @Mc-Derpulous 5 лет назад +2

      I hope youre still sober, all of you guys.

  • @trollmunchkinzm4364
    @trollmunchkinzm4364 4 года назад +163

    Lmao I’m here in 2020 they’re still touring 😂 “last show”

    • @Sherralyn
      @Sherralyn 4 года назад +6

      IKR ?!? Although their tour has been postponed until '21, because of Rona. Got my tickets though!

    • @svt9851
      @svt9851 4 года назад

      @@Sherralyn enjoy vince his wack voice😂😂🤨

    • @Sherralyn
      @Sherralyn 4 года назад +5

      @@svt9851 I love Motley. I have since the 80's. All of us are getting older together. I'll still pay good money to listen to Vince's "wack voice". Don't like it.. don't go

    • @tomridge6444
      @tomridge6444 4 года назад +3

      Ikr!!!? Going to see them in 2021!!! So excited!

    • @notmyajway
      @notmyajway 4 года назад

      damn they aren’t coming to my city 😭

  • @nick6703
    @nick6703 8 лет назад +724

    this dude gave me the finger at a concert last night

  • @suehinze1566
    @suehinze1566 5 лет назад +65

    I grew up in the 80's and so glad I did. Music was our heart and soul and dont remember not listening to it. After watching this, I cant believe how Nikki straightened his life out and he's very articulate and so right on issues. Sounds like he turned out better than he would of with having his parents in his life. You see it all the time, people who have issues growing up without their crappy parents only to see that they turned out as better people on their own than if they had their parents in their lifes. Kudos to you Nikki

  • @loudog1547
    @loudog1547 6 лет назад +144

    sixx is just so real and honest. one of the greatest writers/music writers ever!!!!

  • @maryjwashburn
    @maryjwashburn 6 лет назад +68

    This interviewer is fantastic! He has obviously done research, or is a fan. He asks good questions, and then actually listens and does not interrupt. Would love to see him a lot more based on this interview with Nikki.

  • @TheNighteternity
    @TheNighteternity 7 лет назад +87

    "I will take a bullet for you I will be there for anything and everything but when it's over it's over." And that's one of the several things that I learn from this interview alone. I really hope one day exchange some words with Nikki he's so smart, down to earth that I really want to learn more from him.

  • @zacharyrizzo3952
    @zacharyrizzo3952 5 лет назад +53

    This man’s IQ is just outstanding and perfectly outspoken

  • @Liberalbeaststl
    @Liberalbeaststl 8 лет назад +168

    Your ego is not your amigo... I love that thought.

  • @spotteddog1716
    @spotteddog1716 5 лет назад +23

    His book the heroin diaries is amazing. It takes a lot to publish that and put out there such horrific snippets of your life. Anybody who says addiction doesn’t come from childhood trauma of some sort or abuse should read this book. I’m also a paramedic and I have seen numerous heroin overdoses-the man is so lucky it’s unbelievable.

    • @AJeanie
      @AJeanie Год назад +1

      I'm almost 5yrs clean fro Heroin IV use, mixed with Xanax and every other opiate you can name a long with very heavy drinking. Some traumas from childhood but I know deep inside it was not the cause. Anyways I should have been dead just guessing probably around 30time, maybe well definitely more. God definitely has a reason for me to be on this earth. I fought addiction 15yrs. Now about to turn 31 and finally have a LIFE. and LIVIJG my life, not just SURVIVING it! I'm still in the process of reading The Heroin Diaries. It's incredible. Love you SiXX forever!

  • @WarpathHatred
    @WarpathHatred 6 лет назад +93

    doesn't matter what your taste in music is this man has earned your respect.. listen to him and he can help you with whatever you are going through

  • @DM-ge2pb
    @DM-ge2pb 4 года назад +20

    "I was very wise with my money" *spent $1000 a day on heroin*

  • @clairbear011
    @clairbear011 8 лет назад +95

    the poor interviewer had to ask his questions really fast before Nikki went on one of his long stories. Nikki's advise on money saving is so true tho

    • @d.d.9636
      @d.d.9636 5 лет назад

      The 50/30/20 plan is in Elizabeth Warrens book.

  • @Britton_Thompson
    @Britton_Thompson 5 лет назад +43

    Don't you just love it when famous people rage at society's definition of beauty-- even go so far as to proclaim "fat & bald is beautiful too" --but only date models & actresses in real life?

    • @killyourtelevision999
      @killyourtelevision999 5 лет назад +4

      Great point. Check out the women he's been with. He's not hanging out with unattractive women.

    • @julesmarchman8952
      @julesmarchman8952 3 года назад

      Yeah, that 30 something third wife of his looks fake AF!

    • @reginasquicciarini
      @reginasquicciarini 3 года назад

      @@julesmarchman8952 I've been saying that too! She looks so fake!

    • @sarahroyal2371
      @sarahroyal2371 2 года назад

      @@julesmarchman8952 9

  • @SteveGamlin
    @SteveGamlin 8 лет назад +100

    This is truly one of the greatest interviews I've ever heard. I was on the radio for 10 years and never heard anything this good. I was 15 when 'Shout' came out in '83 and was a huge Crue fan. Happy to see that Nikki survived and is still this happy and creative.

    • @susanmead2857
      @susanmead2857 8 лет назад +7

      I agree, this was one of the most amazing interviews I have ever seen with Nikki!

    • @fandlpetroleum
      @fandlpetroleum 7 лет назад +1

      There's another one with Lars Ulrich from this same channel that I saw first and had the exact same thought (although I haven't' been in radio for 10 years.) What struck me is that it didn't seem like an interview at all, but just a genuine, organic conversation.

    • @tinajensen6186
      @tinajensen6186 5 лет назад

      I was seven when I became a life long fan 😍

    • @fattick3188
      @fattick3188 5 лет назад

      Thats contentment...

  • @lw6431
    @lw6431 5 лет назад +28

    " I don't look like George" Yeah Nikki is much more interesting looking and more handsome than George Clooney in my opinion.

  • @WyldeTripKY
    @WyldeTripKY 8 лет назад +78

    Fucking LOVE Nikki and this interview guy is fucking stellar. Need to see more of his interviews.

    • @nocomment1469
      @nocomment1469 8 лет назад +2

      He's a famous rapper from a place called Canada, won many awards and has a show on the largest Canadian radio called "q" on the world wide famous CBC .
      but don't tell me, you are American and never heard of anything here

    • @WyldeTripKY
      @WyldeTripKY 8 лет назад +7

      from.way. downtown
      Thanks for the snarky reply. I do appreciate the information despite the attitude.

    • @nocomment1469
      @nocomment1469 8 лет назад +3

      my bad sorry, you seem nice n polite and sometimes my emotions hijack my finger tips and type rude stuff that the wrong people receive.

  • @Ozla
    @Ozla 5 лет назад +117

    Use this as the dirt brought me here button 👇

    • @Inky_Puddle
      @Inky_Puddle 5 лет назад +4

      I'm actually here because I was introduced to mötly crüe at a young age

    • @MonsterHighHuntress74
      @MonsterHighHuntress74 5 лет назад +1

      Terryn Mcdonald same

  • @cathyjpresley
    @cathyjpresley 8 лет назад +61

    Awesome song writer, philanthropist. photographer bass player. AND HES A HOTTIE

  • @jenniferk7483
    @jenniferk7483 4 года назад +23

    Very well spoken Nikki!! Despite his past struggles with family and addiction he is a very smart person. People underestimate people who are former addicts.

  • @heartsdesirebathandbodymic6817
    @heartsdesirebathandbodymic6817 8 лет назад +80

    One of the best Nikki Sixx interviews EVER!

  • @willbaldwin3605
    @willbaldwin3605 5 лет назад +36

    Some people age so well genetically, like, everyone ages differently, some people have a better time physically, and some people have a better time mentally!
    No doubt he looks after himself, but the man will always be golden

  • @cindywhittaker3003
    @cindywhittaker3003 5 лет назад +34

    His life story is fascinating, cannot believe he is 61!

  • @michaelburns5104
    @michaelburns5104 5 лет назад +40

    On with the show, brother. Thanks for more than 30 years of passion. Here's to 30 more!

  • @lizzeeeee2945
    @lizzeeeee2945 5 лет назад +34

    Nikki is so wise and humble.
    I want to invite him to a dinner party. That’s weird, right??

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад +3

      Hell no not weird. He is fascinating. He is real. He is articulate ...and so well spoken (compared to tommy might and day - lol no offense tommy)!

    • @oyabi76
      @oyabi76 5 лет назад +3

      Not at all...I'd invite him too if I had one ☺

    • @samanthavictoria3308
      @samanthavictoria3308 5 лет назад +1

      LizzEeee E honestly me if I was famous

  • @aldamane7753
    @aldamane7753 5 лет назад +32

    Nikki worked on a farm. Wow! I am impressed being from farming community.

  • @ambood1707
    @ambood1707 5 лет назад +25

    I honestly could listen to this guy talk for hours. I don't know why, but I find his voice calming.
    Also, what's great about this band is that they watched each other grow as the world did. And they had a few rough spots, but they were still Mötley Crüe until their very last show in 2015 and I find that incredible.

  • @genoortega7992
    @genoortega7992 2 года назад +8

    63 years old, overdosed multiply times, drank like there is no tomorrow, fornicated like a beast and still alive and doing well. Aged well for that amount of self destruction.

  • @ColmilloRoquero
    @ColmilloRoquero 8 лет назад +93

    How could you not respect this guy? He's in my top bass player/performer. He just teach you something each time you see an interview. I'm pretty jealous of people who was able to see the Crue Live... anyway, this interview I just love it!

    • @boobsweat9281
      @boobsweat9281 8 лет назад +2

      +YTOHDBNGR you never been to a Crue show!?

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад

      I seen them well over 10x. Never disappointed

    • @07kilswitch
      @07kilswitch 5 лет назад

      I respect him but it would be nice if nikki showed some respect to other musicians once in a wile and not only the hand full he adors

    • @mgansworth78
      @mgansworth78 4 года назад +1

      Same ! I went to so many concerts when I was young and I will always remember not being able to see them. I was way too young but I really wanted to go lol

    • @donnivlone1364
      @donnivlone1364 2 года назад +1

      they have a tour going on 2022 if ur that interested

  • @natestorm194
    @natestorm194 3 года назад +2

    my uncle was the president of capital records LOL. yeah he must have really struggled.

  • @jeniferschultz1804
    @jeniferschultz1804 6 лет назад +24

    You just taught me how to save 20% of my income and live on the rest thank you Sixx

  • @gayatriramchandran2579
    @gayatriramchandran2579 5 лет назад +21

    What I love about this interview is , the guy was very respectful and allowed Nikki to speak without cutting him off in between

  • @thedude4672
    @thedude4672 4 года назад +14

    And now Crue are going on tour AGAIN, next year (2020).
    So much for "the end" or "the last night on Earth for Motley Crue." LOL

  • @derrickbullock8737
    @derrickbullock8737 5 лет назад +23

    Nikki has always been my favorite member of Motley Crue. He’s cool & laid back & is a great story teller. 🤘🏻

    • @rockercater
      @rockercater 2 года назад

      THE STRUGGLE IS REAL *CATER*

  • @scottgulberg9082
    @scottgulberg9082 8 лет назад +33

    I'm glad to see the good comments on the page after reading negative .how could anybody say anything bad about sixx am ,it's his way of reaching out to every addict out there. it would be impossible for him to talk to us all like he wish he could.

  • @s0fakiii
    @s0fakiii 5 лет назад +11

    Damn straight Freddie Mercury is a great songwriter! The best! Well said Nikki Sixx! He is a great conversationalist. Such a good interview. Glad I came across this on YT.

  • @kath471
    @kath471 7 лет назад +34

    Nikki seems like a really cool, intelligent and nice guy.

  • @brandylower1414
    @brandylower1414 5 лет назад +37

    Had a crush on Nikki my entire life.

  • @michaelafultz2821
    @michaelafultz2821 8 лет назад +15

    DAMN NIKKI! ,,IM GONNA BE TOTALY HONEST BABE.,,I REALLY HAVE NEVER BEEN A MAJOR FOLLOWER OF YOU. DONT GET ME WRONG?? I LOVEE MOTLEY CRUE BUT I NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT "YOU". I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING ABOUT THE PAST DRUG THING. AFTER LISTENING TO YOU,,IT GIVES ME MAJOR INSPIRATION TO WAKE THE HELL UP AND STOP THE STUPID SHIT I,VE BEEN PUTTIN MYSELF THROUGH. IT STARTED FOR ME WHEN I LOST MY MOTHER IN 2002.THAT WAS MY WORLD. THEN MY WORLD WAS GONE. LIKE YOU SAID ,,SOO PERFECT,,,"THE DEMONS" WILL GET YOU AND TAKE YOU DOWN!! THEN THE ONLY WAY LEFT IS "UP"!!! I LOVE YOU NIKKI AND THANK YOU. PLEASE KEEP ROCKIN ME AND ALL MY LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!! DENISE VAUGHAN FROM "NORFOLK VA."!! XOXOXO

  • @caissa6187
    @caissa6187 5 лет назад +19

    been in love with The Crue since I was like 8 yrs old. love me some nikki sixx baby! thanks for the interview :-)

    • @jolinkarlsson8569
      @jolinkarlsson8569 5 лет назад

      QueenTakesKing ! Same my dad played Them in the car all the time every day when he pick me up from school

  • @drivingmylifeaway7149
    @drivingmylifeaway7149 7 лет назад +98

    Nikki Sixx, you are a living legend! love listening to you talk

    • @gingermarie9998
      @gingermarie9998 4 года назад

      Millions of people are drug addicts. Millions of people overcome their addiction. Nikki Sixx, in my opinion, is not a musical genius. He is a mediocre bass player, and that's on a good day. I have no clue how Motley Crue remained on their feet. They did though, and so I have respect. Someone like him, a "rock star", someone with money, people who are willing to help you, not because of you, but because of your name....he had way more help getting clean then your average junkie. Good for him, but I'm not all that impressed. He's not really anything all that spectacular . Just my opinion 🙂

  • @L_E_L_0_U_P
    @L_E_L_0_U_P 5 лет назад +18

    A man who truly learned his lesson, well spoken.

  • @squirrelnamedshoji
    @squirrelnamedshoji 5 лет назад +15

    Oh Nikki, you are so much better looking than George Clooney. No comparison. Probably also wiser. Bless your heart. Love your honesty.

  • @scorpio110984
    @scorpio110984 2 года назад +9

    WOW! Always loved the music, never knew any of this. This guy's sincerity speaks to me as a musician. This is kind of inspiring. This guy is deeper than he looks. And he's so real. There's simply no pretense. And he survived his suffering and adversity to become something of a leader.

  • @sunbird128
    @sunbird128 8 лет назад +14

    I have watched this interview several times. .it's so good! Nikki is so down to earth. Learned a lot and Damn does Nikki look good!!! I'm jealous!

  • @donnagallo3593
    @donnagallo3593 Год назад +7

    I am STILL in love with this guy! I’m 54 and his songwriting changed my life. I always loved his smile, his eyes, his words, and listening to him speak to this day. Everyone judges people about past lives and clothing but listen to him, really “LISTEN” to him - so smart, so deep, so aware. Much love and respect Nikki always❤

    • @nikkisixx569
      @nikkisixx569 Год назад

      @Donna Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

  • @susanmead2857
    @susanmead2857 8 лет назад +63

    This interviewer was amazing!

  • @brookegoslin
    @brookegoslin 2 года назад +9

    Listening to the sound of his voice draws you in . Love how he describes and explains his story so intelligently and interesting his whole story and life experience a survivor . His love for music .

    • @karendaugherty9840
      @karendaugherty9840 2 года назад

      He could be an excellent hypnotherapist. His voice and steady cadence pulls you in.

  • @truthh8322
    @truthh8322 5 лет назад +11

    So his uncle was pres of capital but electra got motley? Like to hear y that was

  • @bigdave5946
    @bigdave5946 2 года назад +2

    Well your back again Nikki .

  • @SUET1967
    @SUET1967 5 лет назад +7

    Only white kid and was bullied by latinos? How could that be? (rolls eyes sarcastically.)

  • @kate.2769
    @kate.2769 5 лет назад +22

    I think the greatest gift Nikki has given us is living...and sticking around to tell his story. He has a lesson to teach, and a light to spread, and he's absolutely an idol of mine now. New fan here, nothing but love and respect.

    • @rockercater
      @rockercater 2 года назад

      THE STRUGGLE IS REAL *CATER*

  • @The_CamDawg
    @The_CamDawg 8 лет назад +18

    One of my heroes, he is just a badass! I love Nikki Sixx!

    • @tinyhardhead
      @tinyhardhead 8 лет назад

      What do they mean of "two lives"? Im not gonna watch 30 minute video just to find out, since ur a friend can you help me?

  • @christopherlopez4087
    @christopherlopez4087 4 года назад +12

    I just love how out of all the bands he named of who he listened to isn’t he early 70’s... the first one he named was Queen 😏

    • @robgreen9567
      @robgreen9567 4 года назад +1

      Well, Queen's first 3 albums were 1973 and 1974, so at least they were first half of 70's. Close enough.

  • @ballyman12
    @ballyman12 8 лет назад +17

    Friggin Nikki Sixx Knew i loved this dude for a reason

  • @owenrules6993
    @owenrules6993 4 года назад +7

    I like the guy doing the interview in this one he’s asking all the right questions then sits in silence and listens and acknowledges Nikki speaking and he was very kind and polite definitely way better than almost every other interview on RUclips

  • @jonvia
    @jonvia 2 года назад +6

    I love Nikki's advice to new bands and musicians. I love hearing something I wrote and recorded and I can pinpoint the exact artist or band I was trying to emulate with that tune.

  • @alexistolerico4344
    @alexistolerico4344 2 года назад +5

    Nikki talking about their last show in 2015 made me laugh as someone who saw them in concert a week ago

  • @scottgulberg9082
    @scottgulberg9082 8 лет назад +9

    I'm glad to see the good comments on the page after reading negative .how could anybody say anything bad about sixx am ,it's his way of reaching out to every addict out there. it would be impossible for him to talk to us all like he wish he could.

  • @isabellawest5901
    @isabellawest5901 2 года назад +6

    “you could be black and Asian and tattooed and bald and fat, like that’s my idea of beauty” beautiful beautiful soul he is.

    • @nikkisixx569
      @nikkisixx569 Год назад

      @Isabella Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

  • @timothycormier3494
    @timothycormier3494 5 лет назад +17

    This is some advice from a guy who’s died only once and gone down a few more times than I’d like to admit.
    DONT DO DOPE!!!!!

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад

      Glad you're still here!! The 80's were an awesome, crazy, revolutionary era... I was a teen and saw ..them all! Always offered those backstage passes and always refused (I live in little ole RI)....
      Luckily dope was insa thing I never tried. Quitting anything is hard for me. Lost too many friends to it. Stay clean. Be healthy!!

    • @timothycormier3494
      @timothycormier3494 5 лет назад

      JoJo 70 thank you! For me it was the 90’s. Hahah and believe it or not. I did all my self destructing behavior in Woonsocket RI. I grew up just over the border in Massachusetts. But lived in RI off and on for years. It’s just the next town over

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад

      @@timothycormier3494 ah woonsocket. Worse than parts of providence used go be! I'm in warwick. 15 minutes. Away!
      The dunkin center was the civic center abd concerts every weekend

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад

      @@timothycormier3494 small freaking world eh?? Lol

    • @timothycormier3494
      @timothycormier3494 5 лет назад

      JoJo 70 hahah yup. Woonie is still a dump. We’re in franklin now.
      But man the civic center was great. I actually saw crue there and a lot of other shows. For some reason the dunk just doesn’t have the same excitement. Probably time and age Hahahah ✌️

  • @AJeanie
    @AJeanie Год назад +2

    I'm almost 5yrs clean fro Heroin IV use, mixed with Xanax and every other opiate you can name a long with very heavy drinking. Some traumas from childhood but I know deep inside it was not the cause(I just loved the feeling, not saying my past had something to do with my use deep deep WAY deep down inside me). Anyways I should have been dead just guessing probably around 30time, maybe well definitely more. God definitely has a reason for me to be on this earth. I fought addiction 15yrs. Now about to turn 31 and finally have a LIFE. and LIVIJG my life, not just SURVIVING it! I'm still in the process of reading The Heroin Diaries. It's incredible. Love you SiXX forever!

    • @nikkisixx569
      @nikkisixx569 Год назад

      @Mandi Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

  • @aerialsdaddy
    @aerialsdaddy 7 лет назад +22

    a true American Idol, not the dumps on tge TV show. He lived and died twice as a rock star. hopefully he has cat lives left.

  • @DarrelllCampbelll
    @DarrelllCampbelll 5 лет назад +6

    He said his uncle was president of capital records? I want to know more. Did he really struggle on the streets like he claims in the Dirt? Hard to believe there wasn't some kind of help there.

    • @cmb.7682
      @cmb.7682 5 лет назад +1

      Exactly my thought. My friend knew him and dated him way back. She has pics with him and just know with celebrities you always get the highlight reel.

    • @lawilder2059
      @lawilder2059 4 года назад +2

      President of capital records is a REALLY BIG connection to the recording industry.

  • @plumbingstuffinoregon2471
    @plumbingstuffinoregon2471 3 года назад +8

    Interesting seeing an interview like this from him. He's got some amazing looks on life! He's inspirational to people without even trying. Great interviewer too!

  • @mrSolo295
    @mrSolo295 2 года назад +2

    I am waiting for the question "what was it like to be dead?"

  • @rosecouch8642
    @rosecouch8642 8 лет назад +14

    I DONT NEED CIALIS, IM SOLID 😂

  • @terryrollins1973
    @terryrollins1973 Год назад +2

    If he practiced his bass as much as he repeats his stale addict tales he might actually be able to not suck on bass

    • @nikkisixx569
      @nikkisixx569 Год назад

      Y'all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw

    • @emilymathews7073
      @emilymathews7073 9 месяцев назад

      Baaah terry I love him but that did crack me up

  • @miknes12345
    @miknes12345 6 лет назад +13

    He is surprisingly articulate

  • @DuJay1994
    @DuJay1994 5 лет назад +6

    He is a pretty cool and down to earth intelligent guy. I loved the movie The Dirt. Just thinking how young I was when ya’ll came out. Yeah I was too young to be listening to some of the music I listened too. Older people all the time tell me “Your to young to know this music.” I love all genres. To know music is to Love music. Keep it Rocking Nikki.

  • @SacredWaves
    @SacredWaves 2 года назад +4

    Motley Crue was my favorite band growing through my teens/early twenties. They were a huge part of my life, at that point. My first concert, first album (yes, album), my first musical love. This band was a bigger influence on my life, than anyone at that time. Nostalgia .... Gotta love it. I miss those days ..as we all do eventually.

  • @JesusLopez-ij6zj
    @JesusLopez-ij6zj 5 лет назад +8

    This interviewer has my respect he had some intense questions and never over spoke

    • @seanoconnor5730
      @seanoconnor5730 5 лет назад +1

      Ikr. There were times I forgot it was interview and thought it was just him talking to a camera about his life experiences.

  • @mattdickey2717
    @mattdickey2717 7 лет назад +7

    I don't understand why they had to be done with it permanently. You have millions of fans, do a tour ever 3 years for them. You wouldn't be playing to small clubs lol

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад +1

      I think they lost the creativity ...and just don't want to chase the merry go round playing old music over and over. As fans of course we would love it! But as musicians? Nah.

  • @matttin579
    @matttin579 3 года назад +2

    Theres so much inmerso strenght and will power to overcome addiction

  • @A-AronX
    @A-AronX 8 лет назад +25

    I'm reading Heroine diaries ... love this man.

    • @loudog1547
      @loudog1547 6 лет назад

      best book ever!!

    • @jojox9791
      @jojox9791 5 лет назад

      I'm looking for a decent copy now

    • @nikolaskatanjian4226
      @nikolaskatanjian4226 5 лет назад

      I have two copies haha because I thought I lost it you should read Life by Keith Richards that’s an awesome read as well

    • @1087shotwell
      @1087shotwell 5 лет назад

      How is it?

    • @nikolaskatanjian4226
      @nikolaskatanjian4226 5 лет назад

      D Guerrero it’s amazing

  • @stagbeetle195
    @stagbeetle195 2 года назад +3

    I did not expect to come away from this interview thinking about how I should handle some financial situations.
    What a great, multi-faceted artist!
    We love you dude, from Florida.