Nikki Sixx Explains Mötley Crüe’s Lighter Touring Schedule, Wants To Spend More Time With Family

Mötley Crüe bassist and co-founder Nikki Sixx has issued a new statement to clarify his recent comments about scaling back his life on the road, explaining that his primary motivation is to be present for his family, particularly his young daughter. He was quick to assure fans that his decision is not a reflection of any negativity towards the band.

The statement, posted to his social media on Thursday, October 16, comes a month after he declared that “the road is old” and “being a rockstar is overrated.” In his new message, the 66-year-old rock icon offered a more nuanced and personal explanation for his shifting priorities.

He wrote:

“Please don’t misconstrue my dedication and passion for spending more time with my 5 wonderful kids and granddaughter as anything personal or having a negative tone towards my band. It’s my last chance to be present. The idea of missing all the magic I missed with my older kids would be heartbreaking to repeat that for Ruby and the whole family. Love my family first and foremost but it’s all about balance.”

“We’re enjoying a break from work before heading into the 4th quarter work grind. Love and music forever.”

“I know you’re gonna like what’s cooking for now and some more Crüe shows next year.”

This new message serves as a clarification to more direct comments he made in September, just before the band’s successful Las Vegas residency. In that earlier post, Sixx stated: “Music will always be my life but the road is old. Being a rockstar is overrated. Being a creative is where it’s at. The future is exciting and the past was a blast… I have a six-year-old girl to raise and five wonderful older kids and a granddaughter to spend time with.”

The comments from Sixx come after a busy period for the band, who recently wrapped up their third Las Vegas residency, which ran from September 12 to October 3 at the Dolby Live at Park MGM. The shows were a triumphant return to the stage, especially for frontman Vince Neil, who had recovered from a stroke suffered last Christmas.