Nikki Sixx je výrazný hudobník a skladateľ, známy predovšetkým ako basgitarista a hlavný textár heavy metalovej legendy Mötley Crüe. Jeho hudobná kariéra zahŕňa aj pôsobenie v ďalších formáciách, kde preukázal svoju všestrannosť. Okrem hudby sa venuje aj písaniu a fotografii, čo naznačuje jeho široký umelecký záber. Jeho tvorba je spojená s energickou a často provokatívnou estetikou rockovej hudby.
Hudba, fotografování a život viděné pokřivenou optikou Nikkiho Sixxe
Kniha Tohle bude bolet baskytaristy skupiny Mötley Crüe Nikkiho Sixxe (vlastním jménem Franka C. Feranny) volně navazuje na jeho Heroinové deníky, označované za „jedno z nejotevřenějších doznání v memoárové literatuře“, protože přináší pravdivou zpověď drogově závislého umělce, jenž se dostal až na samé dno. Téma Nikkiho nové knihy stejně jako její výrazové prostředky se však ve srovnání s první knihou mění – podobně jako se ve svých postojích a způsobu života mění sám autor. Jak Nikki Sixx v mottu ke knize říká, věnuje ji těm, kdo se cítí odlišní, odcizení a společensky nepřizpůsobiví, neboť jim tato kniha může ukázat svět, ve kterém jsme všichni stejní.
The shocking, gripping, and at times darkly hilarious bestselling memoir of Nikki Sixx’s yearlong war with a vicious heroin addiction, featuring exclusive new content. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn’t any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn’t do. He spent days—sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers—in a coke- and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions. Here, Nikki shares the diary entries—some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre—of those dark times. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and surprisingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom—and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.
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The book offers a vivid exploration of Nikki Sixx's life through a blend of striking photography and personal narratives. It reflects on his journey from a troubled childhood to the heights of fame with Mötley Crüe, including his struggles with addiction and his path to recovery. The collection captures the complex emotions of rage, love, and determination that have influenced his artistic expression, providing an intimate glimpse into the experiences that shaped his identity and work.
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Nikki Sixx is one of the most respected, recognisable, and entrepreneurial icons in the music industry. As the founder of Motley Crue who is now in his twenty-first year of sobriety, Sixx is incredibly passionate about his craft and wonderfully open about his life in rock and roll, and as a person of the world. Born Franklin Carlton Feranna on December 11, 1958, young Frankie was abandoned by his father and partly raised by his mother, a woman who was ahead of her time in some ways and deeply troubled in others. Frankie ended up living with his grandparents, bouncing from farm to farm and state to state. He was an all-American kid - hunting, fishing, chasing girls, and playing football - but underneath it all, there was a burning desire for more, and that more was music. He eventually took a Greyhound bound for Hollywood. In Los Angeles, Frank lived with his aunt and his uncle - the president of Capitol Records. But there was no short path to the top. He was soon on his own. There were dead-end jobs: dipping circuit boards, clerking at liquor and record stores, selling used light bulbs, and hustling to survive. But at night, Frank honed his craft, joining Sister, a band formed by fellow hard-rock veteran Blackie Lawless, and formed a group of his own: London, the precursor of Motley Crue. Turning down an offer to join Randy Rhoads' band, Frank changed his name to Nikki London, Nikki Nine, and, finally, Nikki Sixx. Like Huck Finn with a stolen guitar, he had a vision: a group that combined punk, glam, and hard rock into the biggest, most theatrical and irresistible package the world had ever seen. With hard work, passion, and some luck, the vision manifested in reality - and this is a profound true story finding identity, of how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx. And it's a road map to the ways you can overcome anything, and achieve all of your goals, if only you put your mind to it
The narrative explores the transformative journey of Frank Feranna as he evolves into rock legend Nikki Sixx. It details his upbringing as an adventurous farmboy in Idaho, leading to the creation of Mötley Crüe, a band that changed the landscape of rock music. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Sixx reveals the challenges and triumphs that shaped his identity and career in the music industry.
