Nikki Sixx - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 11, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Nikki Sixx's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Co-founder and bassist of Mötley Crüe; contributions to Sixx:A.M.; author and radio host. |
Intro
Nikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, and radio host, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He has also been a member of other bands such as Sixx:A.M. and has authored several books.
Early Life & Background
Born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. on December 11, 1958, in San Jose, California, Nikki Sixx had a turbulent childhood. Raised by his single mother and grandparents after his father left, he moved frequently and faced a challenging upbringing before moving to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue a career in music.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Mötley Crüe in 1981 and became the band's primary songwriter and bassist.
- Achieved multi-platinum success with albums like 'Shout at the Devil' (1983), 'Theatre of Pain' (1985), 'Girls, Girls, Girls' (1987), and 'Dr. Feelgood' (1989).
- Formed the band Sixx:A.M. in 2007, which found success with albums including 'The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack'.
- Authored several books, notably 'The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star' and 'This Is Gonna Hurt'.
- Hosted the nationally syndicated radio shows 'Sixx Sense' and 'The Side Show Countdown'.
Trivia
- Nikki Sixx legally changed his name from Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. to Nikki Sixx.[1]
- He has been public about his struggles and recovery from heroin addiction, detailed in his 2007 book 'The Heroin Diaries'.[2]
- He was declared clinically dead for two minutes after a heroin overdose in 1987 but was revived by paramedics.[2]
FAQs
People also ask
Nikki Sixx is 67 years old.
Nikki Sixx was born the 11 December 1958.
San Jose, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 11th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 11, 1958, several French West African territories, including Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), gained self-governance within the French Community, marking a significant step towards their eventual independence.
- Day of the week: December 11th, 1958 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: To Know Him, Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears
- #1 UK song: It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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