Welcome to a world of raw honesty, unfiltered emotions, and unabashed rock ‘n’ roll wisdom through the lens of Nikki Sixx. As the co-founder and bassist of the iconic band Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx has carved his name not only in the annals of rock history but also in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Sixx is renowned for his profound insights, poignant reflections, and fearless expression.
In this collection of Nikki Sixx quotes, delve into the depths of his mind and explore the multifaceted facets of his personality. From his struggles with addiction to his triumphs on stage, Sixx’s words resonate with authenticity, vulnerability, and a relentless pursuit of truth. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, guidance, or simply a glimpse into the psyche of a rock legend, these quotes offer a glimpse into the life and thoughts of Nikki Sixx. So, without further ado, immerse yourself in the wisdom of a true rock ‘n’ roll icon.
I’ve got five kids and I’m married, Tommy’s got two kids and he’s been married, Vince just got married again, Mick’s out of a relationship, Tommy’s single as well. We’ve done a lot in our life, we’ve covered a lot of miles. Nikki Sixx
I know when I wear a Led Zeppelin shirt, I am happy to put that Led Zeppelin shirt on. It’s not, ‘Well, they kind of suck.’ Nikki Sixx
The book is really, really dark, to the point where some people that I’ve talked to have said that it could be a series. And I’m like, Where? VH1? It’s a little hard for VH1. Nikki Sixx
It’s interesting. People go to an animal shelter and pick a dog that’s been kicked, beaten, and has lost a leg and an eye, and they’ll take that dog home and give it love and support, but they don’t do that with people. Nikki Sixx
What can I say that will make people that are in recovery want to stand up and support Recovery Month? A friend of mine said, ‘You know, the fact that you did a really honest book and it changed people’s lives, that’s something to talk about.’ Nikki Sixx
It’s physically very, very, very trying to be onstage as a performer, not unlike an athlete, for thirty years. Nikki Sixx
People say I have a distorted lens. I think I see things as they really are. Nikki Sixx
Hey, man, I like to look good; I wear make-up. Nikki Sixx
The industry needs to be run by artists, because we are the only people that care about art. Nikki Sixx
As a lyricist, I’m really trying to raise my level of quality. Nikki Sixx
Addiction is a really hard thing to kick. Nikki Sixx
It’s just kind of known in the music industry that a farewell tour means ‘for now.’ Nikki Sixx
We each have our own tour bus. We’ve never done that before. Nikki Sixx
One thing I’ve always loved doing is hanging out and talking music with other artists. Nikki Sixx
When the addict gets recovery, his family gets recovery, right? Nikki Sixx
It’s getting harder and harder to feel inspired to spend six months on a record. Nikki Sixx
The industry is a menace to artists. Nikki Sixx
You get clarity as you get sober, and you get clarity as you get older. Nikki Sixx
We were telling everybody we weren’t getting back together when we were in the studio actually recording. We wanted to try it on, to see how it would fit. Nikki Sixx
It’s about what happens on stage, whether we can deliver it in a hungry way that is who we are in our hearts. Nikki Sixx
We have a growing new fan base, and we wanted to get out now, and play now, and the timing was right. Nikki Sixx
I’m able to make decisions even in the face of adversity. Nikki Sixx
When it comes to putting together a new show, we always push the envelope, and that’s part of Motley Crue’s legacy. Nikki Sixx
Beauty, to me, is kind, generous, and people that are humble. Nikki Sixx
Motley Crue, collectively and individually, have done things on our own terms. Nikki Sixx
If you’re getting different prescriptions from different doctors, there has to be some sort of check and balance in there somewhere. Nikki Sixx
What inspires me? I am so inspired every day. I am inspired by thinkers. I am inspired by rebellion. I am inspired by children. I have been inspired by love. Nikki Sixx
I’ve always had an eye for the oddities in life. Nikki Sixx
Who’s the new Ramones, who’s the new Guns ‘N Roses, who’s the new Motley Crue, who’s the new Black Sabbath? They’re coming, they’re on the street, they’re 16, 17 years old. Nikki Sixx
I never understood the hit-single, quick-success, get-airplay mentality. Nikki Sixx
You have to age gracefully. And that’s what I love about Keith Richards. That’s what I love about the Rolling Stones. They are aging gracefully. They are falling apart at the seams right before our eyes, and they are doing it gracefully. And that’s the most beautiful thing that we can do. Nikki Sixx
I remember opening up my first vinyl and seeing the incredible artwork it had. There’s nothing like it. You also get that true gritty sound on vinyl that really makes a rock record sound great, which CDs can never achieve. Nikki Sixx
My main camera is a Nikon D3. I use a French camera from the 1800s for wet plate photography, I use a Hasselblad sometimes. But to me the camera really doesn’t matter that much. I don’t have a preference for film or digital. Nikki Sixx
I don’t know if I believe in life after death so much as I believe that there is something out there. Nikki Sixx
I never understood bands saying Nirvana had anything to do with derailing their career. Maybe those bands didn’t have the goods. Nikki Sixx
What’s scummy about the music industry is that everybody loves you when you’re dead. Nikki Sixx
I remember, when I was a kid, listening to the radio and hearing ‘Big Bad John’ by Jimmy Dean – and it just blew me away. I used to sit there and call the radio stations and request that song. And then the Beatles were obviously out already, but I really didn’t know about the Beatles. Nikki Sixx
Traveling around the country, meeting fans and hearing their stories in person and on my radio show has reenergized my commitment to creating honest and inspirational content that not only serves my own creative purposes but can help and touch others as well. Nikki Sixx
I’m not religious, but by nature I am spiritual. I’m an artist, and creativity seems to go hand in hand with spirituality. But I have a knee-jerk reaction against organized religions. Actually, I have knee-jerk reactions against anything that’s organized. Nikki Sixx
You don’t base records on success; you base it on creativity. Nikki Sixx
I don’t want to interview people. I want to have a conversation. I want to talk to Paul McCartney about the bass sound on ‘The White Album.’ Nikki Sixx
If you actually dissect the lyrics in ‘Motley Crue’, you’ll notice that there’s a lot going on beneath the surface. Nikki Sixx
I forgive my mom for being a psycho and my dad for being a loser. Nikki Sixx
I have a wonderful assistant. I tell her I need four amputees and a midget, and she finds them. Nikki Sixx
If I’m watching my favorite boxer, and he’s just won the heavyweight championship of the world, and he retires, it kind of makes the guy a legend. Nikki Sixx
Politicians really worry about being politically correct. Nikki Sixx
For me, to turn people on to new music, on to things that are going on in the world, is important. Nikki Sixx
Some kid gets his first iPhone, signs up to Twitter, and then tweets, ‘Nikki Sixx sucks.’ And I’m supposed to take that personally. Nikki Sixx
I had to find the courage to turn my life around. Nikki Sixx
I love women. My life revolves around them. Nikki Sixx
I don’t really care what people do. Nikki Sixx
What’s the best angle to cut someone’s throat? Well, usually from behind. That’s usually how it works. Nikki Sixx
You want to love unconditionally everything you do, or don’t do it. Nikki Sixx
Radio stations play what they believe is in, and they all talk to each other. Nikki Sixx
Each guy has his own space. We all end up in one of the other guy’s rooms all the time. We always end up together, as far as people getting along. Nikki Sixx
I can’t stand people who try too hard. Nikki Sixx
You can’t lie to your audience. You can’t lie to your fans. Nikki Sixx
Los Angeles has been my home since the days even before Motley Crue, so I am beyond excited that ‘The Side Show’ has found a home on 98.7 FM. This is the station I listen to – my friends listen to it, my family listens to it. It’s the station I wanted to be on, and I’m psyched to get started. Nikki Sixx
I remember Iggy and the Stooges’ song ‘Search and Destroy’ reaching out from my speakers to me like my own personal anthem. Nikki Sixx
Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes. Nikki Sixx
For those that don’t know, my sister was born with Down Syndrome, and she was institutionalized in the very early sixties. Me, being just a small boy and being shuffled around between my mother and grandparents, I never knew her. Nikki Sixx
If you don’t deal with your demons, they will deal with you, and it’s gonna hurt. Nikki Sixx
If you were on the phone with me and Tommy right now, we would probably forget you were there, we’d just be cracking jokes. It’s like Beavis and Butthead. Nikki Sixx
I think that music is a lifestyle that you sort of intravenously plug into and unplug from when you do and don’t need it. Some people live it 10 hours a day, some on weekends. It’s no more important or non-important than that. Nikki Sixx
Some cats, Iggy Pop, they’re going to always have that hunger. Nikki Sixx
Formats are going to change because this is what the people want. It’s not what the labels want. Nikki Sixx
I’m not bothered by my appearance. Nikki Sixx
Every day, I wake up, and the first thing I think of is my kids. Nikki Sixx
Even as a kid, I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and magical. Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting and weird. Nikki Sixx
I harbored a lot of resentment as a teenager and as a young adult. I still have a problem with authority, I’m trying to listen! Nikki Sixx
It’s hard to find vehicles for your music. Nikki Sixx
I’m very interested in architecture. Nikki Sixx
I do believe that when I’m writing music, I get addicted to the music of the concept of what the outcome of the song is, or the passion behind the lyrics. Nikki Sixx
I love the way my tattoos look. I especially love Japanese-style tattoos and being completely sleeved by them, so it’s not just these little individual and unrelated pieces, but everything’s working together to create a larger design. Nikki Sixx
It takes all kinds to make the world go ’round. If everyone was straight-laced and uptight, it would sure be a drag. We need a little tug of war in society. Nikki Sixx
In ’85, I went through rehab and I wasn’t ready. If you’re not ready, you’re not ready. You don’t want to hear the truth, and you’re gonna keep doing what you keep doing. Nikki Sixx
You can’t pee like a puppy if you wanna run with the big dogs. Nikki Sixx
The other day I went to a movie with some friends, and they were like, ‘Let’s look it up on the Internet and see what people are saying,’ and I was like, ‘Man, that’s messed up.’ Nikki Sixx
My mom, you know, took off when I was about 6. What ended up happening is I ended up being with my grandparents. Nikki Sixx
There’s so much history amongst ourselve that reminds us of something, and we start cracking up. Nikki Sixx
Celebrities, movie stars and rock stars are losing their mystique. Nikki Sixx
I know some people who’ve gotten tattoos that they probably shouldn’t have, like the name of somebody they were dating, and that never ends well. Nikki Sixx
You can get through anything if you want it bad enough. Nikki Sixx
The music industry is saying, This is the format, and if you’ll fit into this format, you can be on radio, and if radio will play you, MTV will expose you, and MTV will expose you, we’ll sell records. Nikki Sixx
I do believe that I’m an addict on one level or another at all times. Nikki Sixx
There’s nothing unique about me as a parent. I am a parent. My kids are kids. We do the best we can do. Nikki Sixx
I sport a cave-man mentality. Nikki Sixx
The funny thing is that when you have any form of presentation to your band, meaning you have the foresight to see outside of your creativity, you have a bigger vision. Nikki Sixx
When Ozzy calls and asks you to go on tour, you say, ‘When do I start?’ Nikki Sixx
I think – I honestly think that my story is not 100 percent that unique. I think that I’m – just the whole rock star part kind of throws an interesting twist on it. Nikki Sixx
Let me explain something: I’m not incredibly rich. Nikki Sixx
Reflecting back, we all make mistakes; we all go through our stuff – relationships, financial, all kinds of stuff – and if you can grow from that and pass that message on, it’s a pretty cool thing. Nikki Sixx
For me, one of the things that I get excited about is getting in situations I shouldn’t be in. Nikki Sixx
How can you have a rock n’ roll circus without a midget? Nikki Sixx
Growing up in the ’70s, it was only a few years before that when men started to grow their hair long. And in the ’70s, people were pushing the envelope a little farther, with men having even more style and piercing both their ears and wearing makeup. Nikki Sixx
I’m a sponge for information. Nikki Sixx
I understand quarterly billing, how the record companies run. Nikki Sixx
I’m always willing to talk to somebody if they have something to say that is interesting. Nikki Sixx
I love Starbucks. Maybe that’s a bit sad. But I definitely need my caffeine. It’s what gets me out of bed in the morning. Nikki Sixx
We did something this year that was not based on animosity. Nikki Sixx