Nikki Sixx recently took to X for a Q&A session with fans, where he dropped some pearls of wisdom about songwriting. As someone who’s created many hits for Mötley Crüe, including ‘Shout At The Devil’ and ‘Dr. Feelgood,’ and also lent his pen to collaborate with names like Alice Cooper and Meat Loaf, Sixx’s reply to a fan asking for advice on composing read:
“Copy the greatest songs. Keeps your standard high.”
In past interviews, the bassist mentioned his readiness to jot down ideas whenever inspiration striked by saying he always carried a pencil and something to write on. Sharing his favorite part of the creative process during the recent session, he commented:
“Never knowing how it’s gonna turn out.”
The Artist Shared Plans For His Band’s Future
Lately, Sixx has been busy working on new material for Mötley Crüe’s upcoming album. According to John 5, the bassist has been ‘pumping out amazing lyrics and great music’ since they started recording in early 2023.
The band announced the release date for the upcoming album as December 2024, a while ago. They also shared their plans for a tour, announcing festival appearances in the US and Canada leading up to the album’s release.
Sixx also hinted at future performances in Japan, answering a fan’s question about their return with:
“Hopefully in 2025.”
Mötley Crüe is set to hit the stage at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 3.
Copy the greatest songs. Keeps your standard high.
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) February 3, 2024
Never knowing how it’s gonna turn out.
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) February 3, 2024
Hopefully in 2025
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) February 3, 2024
