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Nikki Sixx Rejects Political Platforming at Motley Crue Shows
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx vows no political or social agendas at concerts.
In brief
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx vows no political or social agendas at concerts. Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx rejects political platforming at concerts, emphasizing unity over division. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Nikki Sixx's Concert Message
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx rejects political or social agendas at concerts.
“It does not matter to Motley Crue if you’re a Republican. It does not matter to Motley Crue if you’re a Democrat. It doesn't matter if you’re gay or if you’re straight or if you’re going right down the fucking center of the lane of life cause we’re all in this together. Can we agree?”
James Hetfield's Metallica Stance
Metallica frontman James Hetfield says they avoid political platforming at concerts.
“Metallica's agenda is love, energy and heavy music, baby!”
Nikki Sixx's Past Stance
Nikki Sixx previously avoided political discussions during rock shows.
“We don’t feel that’s right for us. It doesn’t mean it’s not right for somebody else”
2016 NME Interview
In 2016, Nikki Sixx said rock shows shouldn’t be political platforms.
“We don’t feel it’s necessarily something you want to stop in the middle of a rock show and say”
2020 Yahoo! Interview
Nikki Sixx declined to discuss politics during 2020 interviews.
“We could do a whole interview where I would tell you my opinion on this administration, but I'm not a politician, I’m a rock star”
Current Context
The viral clip follows Metallica's recent political platforming comments.
“Unless you live in Vegas, you've come a long way to spend some time with Metallica”
What to remember
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx rejects political platforming at concerts, emphasizing unity over division.
