# Nikki Sixx Clarifies Bass Role on All Mötley Crüe Albums

> Nikki Sixx confirms he played bass on every Mötley Crüe album despite lawsuit claims.
- Title: Nikki Sixx Clarifies Bass Role on All Mötley Crüe Albums
- Summary: Nikki Sixx confirms he played bass on every Mötley Crüe album despite lawsuit claims. Nikki Sixx says he played bass on all Mötley Crüe albums, refuting…
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- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/nikki-sixx-played-bass-every-motley-crue-album
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:04:40+00:00
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- Topics: nikki sixx, mötley crüe, theatre of pain, mick mars, lawsuit, bass, music, culture, entertainment
## Nikki Sixx's Bass Role Clarification
Nikki Sixx insists he played bass on every Mötley Crüe album despite rumors.
## Lawsuit Claims and Response
Mick Mars claimed the bassist didn't play live in a lawsuit against the band.
## Sixx's Full Statement
Sixx wrote he played bass on all albums and wrote most music, clarifying the lawsuit confusion.

> I've played bass on every album Mötley Crüe has ever recorded and written the lion's share of our music over the years.
## Key takeaway

Nikki Sixx says he played bass on all Mötley Crüe albums, refuting claims from ex-guitarist Mick Mars in a lawsuit.