Nikki Sixx Talks New Book ‘The First 21’, Side Projects, And More

Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe joins Robbie in the Basement to discuss his newest memoir, ‘The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx’ - and more!
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[@VonFurster]

I've never seen this kid before but, man, he's a better interviewer than 90% of adults who talk over their guests the entire time.

[@IzzyFeegs415]

This was a fantastic interview. I was also a kid in the early 2000's who discovered Crüe during their reunion tour. You asked some really interesting questions that I've never heard any other interviewer ask. Great job!

[@MyMomsBasementwithRobbieFox]

I really appreciate that!

[@wrathlifts7166]

I read the book and finished it the day it came out. So inspirational it gave me a lot of insight since I’m a songwriter. Nikki is the man.

[@Cas_Casio]

Damn an interview with Nikki Sixx. Fucking impressed

[@adamfanalways]

Great interview, thanks for having Nikki on! My book 📖 is going to be in on Tuesday!🙌

[@stacieharter107]

Loved this interview!!! Thank you!

[@LizLesBeeGeesOne]

Nikki altogether in all his talent is a story teller

[@boulevardiere1623]

Interviewing is an art, and at least from this one, I think you have a talent for it! I'm going to go look for the one with Tommy next. Well done!

[@MyMomsBasementwithRobbieFox]

Thank you!!!

[@emanuelrivera8048]

Was split in between buying the dirt and the heroin diaries and then watched this video and found out he was publishing a new book! Instant purchase 🤣🤣 can’t put the first 21 down now!

[@1970karenleah]

Fantastic job!! I was a Freshman in HS when Motley Crue hit MTV. They were huge and constantly touring thru Phoenix and Tucson . Great interview 👍

[@MyMomsBasementwithRobbieFox]

Thank you!!

[@jamaeddleman4774]

I was in high school for the rise of Motley Crue and still listen everyday! Even have my 2 year old granddaughter head banging to "Kickstart" and many others right along with me. I'm a teacher now and sponsor our Junior High Beta Club. Took my Betas (7th & 8th graders) to National convention this past weekend and jammed Crue the whole way. I'm proud to say they knew many of the songs and learned the rest during our trip! Whole new Crue generation coming up! I also want to comment on your amazing interview skills. You were so relaxed and approached it like a normal everyday conversation with a buddy. One would be hard-pressed to find a professional interviewer who could do better. Excellent job! And, of course, gotta love the Sixxter!

[@lopear111]

A teacher encouraging TODDLERS & CHILDREN to listen to a sleazy band like MC who have overtly misogynistic sexual lyrics & songs about drugs & overdosing (girls girls girls, she goes down, kickstart, etc)??? 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@creamydistortion]

Very successful people always emphasize the value of teamwork and luck. Mediocre people say "I don't owe you anything, I did it all myself"... P.S. Boon's Farm wine still exists.

[@Lukeflesh]

Awesome Nikki🏴🤓

[@jdgeibe]

Great interview Robbie! Just subcribed to your channel 😎🤟🏻💯

[@jerry2968]

I just got the book a couple days ago and I didn't want to put it down I had to make myself stop reading so I could get some sleep. Great interview by the way.

[@Razrback]

motley crue animation series would be killer

[@MOMZanOUTLAW]

I also grew up around Jerome & Twin Falls Idaho area ... So kewl to hear N/S talk about those years . . Also ... does anybody else see how much these two guys look alike 🤔 . . How would it be to look like one of the greatest influences of your life!!! That's badass...

[@theprogressivecommuter322]

Bro you fucking nailed that interview

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

31:35 specially New Tattoo as well, and my personal favorite Motley record ever that ironically it came out in the year I was born in😎🤘🤟🤙🎸

[@charhylandchabot]

I'm obsessed with Nikki sixx ,I wear my heart on my sleeve and admit my faults and apologize and Forgive ,as long as it doesn't hurt my 7 boys or 1 daughter,my 31 yr old son my first borns name is Nikki,anyway he is beautiful inside of out

[@TheStepmonkey]

Nikki is so awesome💗 Good interview!!

[@TheMojaveCourier]

I loved the dirt film

[@zeebs3165]

This was amazing

[@GSF179]

Nothing else Nikki’s a good business man. A lot of money in books. Stay tuned next year his book “The Next 40 Years” Will be gracing the shelves. $45 a copy.

[@evomink]

Great questions, especially the first one! Too bad Nikki didn’t really answer it. Love and respect the hell out him though, always have…

[@benjaminbaird9303]

All of Hollywood's bands, all of them, should've paid more attention to Mikki's eye for a narrative. He's gotten a ton of mileage from his life story. Kudos. I'm will8ng to bet, that young Nikki learned a great deal a out storytelling from a young Blackie Lawless. The power of a story. Pirates knew.

[@internetmoney221]

Lippi Synxx plays air bass

[@tomcatt9875]

Hollywood Nick !

[@ObsidianLife]

I’ve talked shit about this guy and his lack of skill on the instrument… I totally have to give him props for deciding he wanted to actually get better! A hell of a lot more than I can say for Tom Araya! LMAO!

[@nellitaleva9709]

💯👏😄💕🇵🇪

[@jonharvey8919]

Why not danager Mr. Sixx a great song or city boy blues or sumthin for nuthin.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

"So I'm, like, you know, I seem to have been able to sell over a hundred million records with this crackly old thing I've got now" they have sold a lot, a lot...but nowhere near 100 million , this is sort of hyperbole that makes nikki look bad in addition to that horrible wig and dressing like a 30 year old

[@mattrock12]

And I don’t think his "crackly old voice" had much impact on any of it, if we're being honest.

[@lopear111]

He did another interview where he claimed he sold over 150 million. 🤣🤣🤣 I’ve followed MC since the 80s & their sales are more along the lines of 40million. This guy is such a con artist & it’s insane to me how many adults fall for his bullsh*t.

[@rockercater]

🛑🛑🛑🛑 THE STRUGGLE IS REAL *CATER*

[@rockercater]

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 ****NIKKI SIXX HEAR CATER 🛑🛑🛑🛑 THE STRUGGLE IS REAL *CATER*

[@rockercater]

🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭COMEDY TRAGEDY ENTERTAINMENT OR DEATH ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "NIKKI" you are the most intense soul in music. I don't feel the intense surface energy from any other music man... NIKKI can you mentor me because im scared to death...But I am ready to show you what power and energy a voice can do......"CATER" NIKKI INVEST IN ME PLEASE.....

[@kengyang1908]

Great interview bro,,,lm surprised Nikki sounds very sincere with you