Popular Post BlueJean Baby Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) From Blabbermouth.com NIKKI SIXX Weighs In On AXL ROSE Fronting AC/DC, Partial GUNS N' ROSES Reunion March 14, 2017 MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has weighed in on AC/DC's decision to use Axl Rose as the the lead singer of the band's recent tour, saying that it was "pretty cool." Rose replaced Brian Johnson last year for U.S. and European AC/DC dates after the longtime AC/DC singer was ordered off the road by doctors due to hearing issues. In an interview conducted last year but only now posted on YouTube, Neon Sunsets asked Sixx for his opinion of the Rose-AC/DC pairing. He said (see video below): "I'm pretty much about the original band as much as possible. AC/DC, for me, growing up with Bon Scott [late AC/DC singer], was such an important band. And Brian, actually, really came in and [had] the hardest job in the world, and the band really went to the next level. Brian's a wonderful guy. I couldn't see life without Bon, but then I could never see life without Brian. Axl's in, he's singing, he's a great singer, and I think he's gonna do a great job. And I don't know if Brian will come back or not come back, but I actually think it's pretty cool." Sixx went on to call Axl "an interesting character" who has "been a bit reclusive," and commented on the ongoing partial reunion of GUNS N' ROSES' classic lineup, which sees Axl joined by guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan for the "Not In This Lifetime" tour. "Of all the people in the business that have tried to get the original GUNS N' ROSES back together, they could never get it back together," Nikki said. "They got a version of it back together, and you can see Axl looks happier. They're gonna go out and they're gonna play, and he's gonna do that AC/DC stuff." He continued: "I don't know Axl, really, that well. I mean, I knew him a bit in the '80s when [GUNS N' ROSES] opened for MÖTLEY CRÜE. He was always sweet to me. He was always kind of shy and respectful. And I'm happy for him. He looks happy. He looks healthy. He missed doing what he's doing right now, and I'm sure having Slash and Duff by his side feels really good. So it's badass. Good for him. And good for Slash and Duff too. Good for the fans." Johnson said in an open letter to fans that he intends to solve his hearing problem and continue recording and touring, although he did not say whether he would be rejoining AC/DC. The vocalist wrote: "My entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic." Johnson had been AC/DC's frontman for 36 years, making his debut on the classic "Back In Black" album. GUNS N' ROSES' current "Not In This Lifetime" tour features classic lineup members Slash, McKagan and Rose backed by drummer Frank Ferrer, guitarist Richard Fortus, keyboardist Dizzy Reed and new second keyboardist Melissa Reese. Edited March 14, 2017 by BlueJean Baby Typo 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bucketfoot Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 Always liked Nikki, seems like a great lad with very little ego. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tadsy Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 See, I respect this so much more than say Mike Patton, who was happy to ride on the back of guns to get exposure and then bag Axl at every opportunity he gets! Nikki is cool, not just because he said cool stuff about Axl and the band, but he gets it from everyone's perspective. Axl, the band, the fans, etc. cool read 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonizedmind Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Nikki is a very smart guy and I think his opinions mean something, he's lived life , that's for sure !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkenchantress Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Ah, nice words, Nikki always seemed like a cool dude to me. Just the exact opposite of Vince, I cannot stand him and not just because he punched Izzy, he probably deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZoSoRose Posted March 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Darkenchantress said: Ah, nice words, Nikki always seemed like a cool dude to me. Just the exact opposite of Vince, I cannot stand him and not just because he punched Izzy, he probably deserved it. Vince seems like human trash to me 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Good interview @Nikki_Sixx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina i Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 2 hours ago, BlueJean Baby said: He missed doing what he's doing right now, and I'm sure having Slash and Duff by his side feels really good. So it's badass. Good for him. And good for Slash and Duff too. Good for the fans i love this what he said about Slash and Duff, very cool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk_on_Drugs Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Am I the only one that thinks it's weird having Vince and Axl hate eachother, but then Slash, Duff and Nikki as buddies? Or even weirder Nikki sharing a band member with NuGuns? Like they're all separate people at the end of the day, but where's that unity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 17 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Vince seems like human trash to me Even just for the whole Razzle situation IMO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderlineCrazy Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Vince seems like human trash to me You're still being too nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Drunk_on_Drugs said: Am I the only one that thinks it's weird having Vince and Axl hate eachother, but then Slash, Duff and Nikki as buddies? Or even weirder Nikki sharing a band member with NuGuns? Like they're all separate people at the end of the day, but where's that unity I don't think its a secret that Vince isn't popular with the rest of the guys in Crue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Always liked Sixx and the Crue for that matter (even Vince..he's bad ass too). " He (Axl) looks happier.....looks healthy. He missed doing what he's doing right now, "... This. This has been (duh) evident since day 1. And another 'duh' quote regarding Axl- "been a bit reclusive,"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Ah Sixx:A.M. A band that has actually managed to be even worse than Mötley Crüe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Slightly off topic, but last night Nikki was answering fan questions on Twitter. He got asked a couple times about Sixx AM, and he basically said he's been touring for 35+ years almost non stop, needs 3 surgeries, and has no plans to do much of anything for now. Also said he has no plans to tour for the next couple years! (Wow) I actually feel bad for DJ. He hitched his wagon to Nikki, got a pretty good following with Sixx AM, now Nikki seems like he's bored with that now. I couldn't stand DJ in Guns, nor do I like Sixx AM music, but I do feel bad for the guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Fitha_whiskey said: Slightly off topic, but last night Nikki was answering fan questions on Twitter. He got asked a couple times about Sixx AM, and he basically said he's been touring for 35+ years almost non stop, needs 3 surgeries, and has no plans to do much of anything for now. Also said he has no plans to tour for the next couple years! (Wow) I actually feel bad for DJ. He hitched his wagon to Nikki, got a pretty good following with Sixx AM, now Nikki seems like he's bored with that now. I couldn't stand DJ in Guns, nor do I like Sixx AM music, but I do feel bad for the guy. Wow, pretty surprised to hear that. The first two Sixx AM albums were like guilty pleasures to me. I don't care for them now, too cringy, but that would suck for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Fitha_whiskey said: Slightly off topic, but last night Nikki was answering fan questions on Twitter. He got asked a couple times about Sixx AM, and he basically said he's been touring for 35+ years almost non stop, needs 3 surgeries, and has no plans to do much of anything for now. Also said he has no plans to tour for the next couple years! (Wow) I actually feel bad for DJ. He hitched his wagon to Nikki, got a pretty good following with Sixx AM, now Nikki seems like he's bored with that now. I couldn't stand DJ in Guns, nor do I like Sixx AM music, but I do feel bad for the guy. I saw that too. But hasn't Nikki said similar things in the past? He's been touring for so long I just can't picture him staying home for long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 minute ago, ZoSoRose said: Wow, pretty surprised to hear that. The first two Sixx AM albums were like guilty pleasures to me. I don't care for them now, too cringy, but that would suck for them Yeah- I don't know if something happened or what. Nikki deleted his account for a couple months, now he's acting quite different. I don't know- just seems weird cuz him and DJ were all hung ho at all times on Twitter, but lately neither one mentions the band... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Kris_1989 said: I saw that too. But hasn't Nikki said similar things in the past? He's been touring for so long I just can't picture him staying home for long. Not sure. One thing Twitter taught me is: most big stars are kinda crazy... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity_lost Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I haven't paid much attention to Sixx AM but I heard one of their songs today and it was a pretty weird experience. I felt like I could really like the song but it just fell short. It was just slightly lacking in ways I couldn't quite put a finger on. Music usually catches my attention and makes me listen or it doesn't. I never had a "this is an okay song, but could have been a really good one" before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 2 hours ago, ZoSoRose said: I don't think its a secret that Vince isn't popular with the rest of the guys in Crue not to mention the feud is like 28 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I saw this earlier and mixed up Nikki Sixx with DJ Ashba and thought "huh, that's interesting he says they aren't very close and I had no idea Ashba was touring in the 80s with Motley Crue", then I realized the mix up and thought "this all makes so much more sense now" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicDwolfwood Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Nice Comments by Nikki Sixx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted March 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2017 Who gives a remote shit what Nikki Sixx thinks about anything, let alone Axl Rose? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsguy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, RussTCB said: Who gives a remote shit what Nikki Sixx thinks about anything, let alone Axl Rose? Fully agree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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