{
  "id": 17105866,
  "title": "Nikki Sixx: I’ve Played Bass on Every Mötley Crüe Album Despite Rumors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/nikki-sixx-ive-played-bass-on-every-motley-crue-album-despite-rumors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/10/nikki-sixx-played-bass-every-motley-crue-album/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nikki Sixx, the bassist for the iconic rock band Mötley Crüe, has firmly stated that he has played bass on every album the band has released. This assertion comes in response to rumors that have circulated, disputing his involvement on certain albums. The confusion stems from a statement made by former guitarist Mick Mars, who claimed that a session bassist was used during live performances in the band's third studio album, Theatre of Pain. This claim was part of a lawsuit filed by Mars against his former bandmates. Sixx, who had a longstanding friendship with Mars, addressed these allegations, emphasizing his commitment to the band. He revealed that despite Mars' unfounded claims during legal proceedings, their camaraderie remained strong. Sixx expressed his deep regret over the lawsuit and the misleading information that affected the fans who had supported the band for decades. Mötley Crüe is currently set to embark on their \"Carnival of Sins in Sin City\" residency in Las Vegas, beginning in March 2027.",
  "summary": "Original guitarist Greg Leon claimed Sixx had been replaced on Theatre of Pain in the wake of the Mick Mars lawsuit in 2023. Nikki Sixx: I’ve Played Bass on Every Mötley Crüe Album Despite Rumors Langdon Hickman",
  "key_points": [
    "Nikki Sixx confirms playing bass on every Mötley Crüe album.",
    "Mick Mars' claims about session bassist arose from lawsuit.",
    "Sixx regrets lawsuit's misleading impact on fans."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}