Nikki Sixx
Hardcover | Pages: 413 pages Rating: 4.14 | 27841 Users | 1843 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 1847371663 (ISBN13: 9781847371669) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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A dark year in the life of Nikki SixxAlthough a member of other bands Nikki Sixx is best known as co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter for the band Mötley Crüe.
A few years ago I was on a memoir kick and I ended up reading a few written by some current and former rock stars. I was not a huge fan of Mötley Crüe but I did enjoy some of their music. So when I came across this book/journal at the library I was curious.
I thought it was an interesting read with an accurate description of addiction (Although of course it is a rock star version). Nikki's journal entries from Christmas 1986 to Christmas 1987, when his drug use was apparently at it's highest. It's not pretty. Interspersed with photographs, artwork, lyrics, and other extras made it even more interesting.
Kudos to Nikki Sixx for sharing such a brutal, heartbreaking, and emotional time in his life with the world.
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| Title | : | The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star |
| Author | : | Nikki Sixx |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 413 pages |
| Published | : | September 18th 2007 |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Music. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir |
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Ratings: 4.14 From 27841 Users | 1843 ReviewsAppraise Out Of Books The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
Excellent book. Gives you the view from the user. Rock Star or Not..I have re-read this book several times over the years. It really is my go to book. I know whats it like to love a drug addict or in my case Addicts. I saw them break apart our family, and lose there battle to addiction. Heard all the horrible names people call addicts because they have absolutely no clue what its like to walk in my shoes or theres . This book shines the light on addiction why its not so easy just to stop and theYikes this book is a serious downer. Youd think the lifestyle of a big rock and roll star at the height of his stardom was nothing but luxurious decadence and fun times, right? Well, it is and it isnt. When you havent dealt with your childhood pain, struggle with depression and a crushing loneliness and life on the road seems endless and empty and you self-medicate with sex and heroin, well, things quickly turn into a nightmare. Nikki Sixx, bassist and song writer for Motley Crue, hit it big in
I can't remember what brought me there, but shortly after the great Philip Seymour Hoffman died I listened to a podcast of Nikki Sixx's radio show where so eloquently described addiction and depression. It's here:http://ultimateclassicrock.com/nikki-...This was a dissertation that was worthy of any psychological study. And the reason for this, is he has lived this and is still living it.The story behind The Heroin Diaries is that while Motley Crue were on top of the world, on tour in 1987, Nikki
Brief overview: Man gets high in closet for many years and tries to shoot imaginary people.
I really enjoyed this. Yes, he's egotistical but honest. I liked that he takes responsibility for his life and addiction and some of the crazy things he writes are funny as hell. Recommended, even if you're not a Crue fan. It's just a fun memoir of a terrible addiction.
I read this quite awhile ago. I do read many music bios although not nearly as many as I used to. I think my last one was "Heaven and Hell" about the Eagles. Anyway..This is quite the dark book and I have to say Nicki Sixx is quite an intense writer. He really takes the reader into his head and it's a [pretty dark place to be.I should also say I was never a major Motley Crew Fan. I had my favorite bands and entertainers and I did see them live once, (they put on a heck of a show) but I was not,
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