NIKKI Sixx is best known as the co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Mötley Crüe.
But what is his net worth?
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Who is Nikki Sixx?
Nikki was born Frank Carlton Serfino Feranna on 11 December, 1958.
Inheriting his name from his father – whom abandoned him as a child – Frank soon renounced the name and officially changed it to Nikki Sixx in 1978.
When growing up Sixx became increasingly fascinated by the Rolling Stones, as well as 70’s glam rock and heavenly metal bands.
At the age of 17, Sixx moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in music.
He began working at a variety of dead-end jobs to supplement his income while simultaneously honing his bass skills and auditioning for various bands.
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Sixx eventually became a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister bandmate Lizzie Grey.
In 1981, Sixx founded the band Mötley Crüe with drummer Tommy Lee, lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil.
They went onto sell over 100 million albums worldwide.
The singer-songwriter has been keeping himself occupied since the band’s disbandment in 2015.
As a youth, Sixx became involved in various crimes, including robbery, vandalism, drug dealing, as well as lived on the streets.
On December 23 1987, at the age of 29, Sixx overdosed on heroin and was declared dead for two minutes before he was revived by a paramedic.
In June 2018, he released his third book, The Heroin Diaries, in which he chronicled his personal experiences with addiction.
In 2019, Netflix launched the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt.
The film, based on the band’s memoir of the same name, explores the rock’n’roll lifestyle of the members – and the tragic events that materialised as a consequence.
What is Nikki Sixx’s net worth?
Sixx’s net worth is estimated to be around $55 million in 2022.
He has amassed an enormous wealth as a result of his involvement with the heavy metal band and record company, as well as his appearances on radio broadcasts.
Who is Nikki Sixx’s wife Courtney Bingham?
During a holiday to St Barts, Nikki proposed to girlfriend Courtney Bingham.
The couple have been married since 15th March, 2014.
How many children does Nikki Sixx have?
Sixx has three children with his first wife, Playboy Playmate Brandi Brandt.
One month after the divorce from Brandt, Sixx married his second wife, another Playboy Playmate, actress Donna D’Errico.
Sixx and D’Errico had one daughter together before they too divorced.
He has one daughter with his current partner, Courtney Bingham.
