Nikki Sixx, born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. is a well known multifaceted celebrity. Even though he is a famous musician he is altogether a radio host, author, fashion designer and photographer. He is best known for his role as bassist and songwriter in Mötley Crüe. He made his fortune through various successful ventures. Here we will know about Nikki Sixx’s net worth in 2024.
Successful Career in Music Industry
Born in San Jose, California, United States, Nikki was brought up by his mother and later by his grandparents when his mother left. He moved quite a bit during his stay with his grandparents. Nikki had a full sibling and two half siblings. He grew up listening to various artists that influenced his musical career. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath are to name a few. Nikki got into trouble when he was living with his grandparents in Idaho. Later he moved to Seattle to live with his mother where he learned to play bass guitar. He bought his first guitar with the money he made from selling a stolen guitar.
At the age of 17 Nikki moved to Los Angeles. After moving he held various jobs that allowed him to audition for bands. He landed himself in the band Sister after he answered in a local newspaper. The band fired Nikki after they recorded a demo. He legally changed his name to Nikki Sixx in the 1970s.
In 1981 Nikki formed Mötley Crüe with drummer Tommy Lee. Later Guitarist Mick Mars and Vince Neil joined the band. They self recorded and released their debut album “Too Fast for Love” in 1981. In 1982 they re-released when they signed with Epic Records. Their 1983 “Shout at the Devil” gained wide popularity. Throughout the 80s they released several albums. In 1989 they released “Dr. Feelgood” and the album was on charts for 114 weeks.
Throughout the 90s they released three albums. In 1999 Tommy Lee left the band. In 2004, Mötley Crüe reunited and Nikki revealed that he was sober. They did a reunion tour in 2006. Nikki released his autobiography in 2007. In 2008 Mötley Crüe released their last and final album. After a while in 2015 the band announced their retirement.
Nikki inaugurated a clothing line called “Royal Underground” in 2006. He hosted Sixx sense with Kerri Kasem in 2010. Mötley Crüe announced in 2020 a summer stadium tour but it was canceled due to COVID-19. In 2023 Nikki revealed that the band was producing another album.
Age
Nikki Sixx was born on December 11, 1958. So, he is 65 years of age
Nikki Sixx Wife:
In 1989 Nikki married Brandi Brandt who was a Playboy Playmate. The couple have three children together. But the couple divorced in 1996. Just a year after their divorce Nikki married Donna D’Errico who is also a Playboy Playmate and actress. The couple have a daughter and divorced in 2007. Nikki married Courtney Bingham in 2014 and they have a daughter together.
Drug Problem
Throughout his time in Mötley Crüe, Nikki was a heroin addict. He revealed that he overdosed about half a dozen times. Nikki overdosed on heroin in December of 1987. He was clinically dead for two minutes but was revived by paramedics. At that time he had two syringes full of adrenaline.
Nikki Sixx Net Worth in 2024
Nikki made his career as a talented musician as well as in other sectors such as writing, fashion design etc. He mainly earns from his tour and music sales. As of 2024 Nikki Sixx has a net worth of $70 million. Nikki sold 70% of his share of Mötley Crüe’s publishing rights. For $150 million Mötley Crüe sold their catalog in 2021. So, he also earns from royalties and sponsorships.
Nikki Sixx Assets
In 2014 Nikki bought a mansion in Westlake Village suburb of Los Angeles for $4.125 million. The house is 10,300 square feet on 1.2 acres. It is also within an exclusive gated community known as North Ranch Country Estates. He later sold the home for $5.18 million in 2021.
