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Date of Birth

11 December 1958, San Jose, California, USA

Birth Name

Frank Carlton Serafino Ferrana

Nickname

Sixxdawg
Sixx

Height

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Mini Biography

Frank Ferranno was born to Frank and Deana Ferranno. His sister, Lisa, was born a year after him but was sent away for her down's syndrome after she was born. His father left the family when Frank was 3 years old. Often switched between his mother and his grandparents and moved several times. His mother remarried to a bass player in Frank Sinatra's band while she sang backup. Went to seven schools within 11 years. He moved out of his mother's home, living in the streets and sold drugs until he was kicked out. Went to live with his grandparents in Idaho and then to Los Angeles, California. Formed Motley Crue in 1981 with Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil, after being in several bands. Changed his name to Nikki Sixx legally. In December of 1987, Nikki nearly died of an overdose. After the incident, Motley Crue went into rehab. Nikki married Brandi Brandt in 1989. They had 3 children, Gunner Nicholas (b. 1991), Storm Brieanne (b. 1994) and Dekker Nilsson (b. 1995). They divorced in November 1996. One month after the divorce, Nikki married 'Donna D'Errico' in December 1996 and they had Frankie-Jean Mary (b. 2001). Nikki and Donna briefly separated in 2001 and reconciled months later.

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Mini Biography

Frank Ferranna II was born to Frank and Deana Ferranno. When Nikki was in his thirties, he found out that he had a sister with down syndrome. She was older than him. The day before he was to meet her for the first time, she passed away. His father left him and his mother soon after he was born. He was often swapped between his mother and his grandparents and moved numerous times to numerous places. His mother was well known for her long list of boyfriends which even included Richard Pryor. He went to seven schools within 11 years. He moved out of his mother's home, living in the streets and sold drugs until he was kicked out. He went to live with his grandparents in Idaho and then to Los Angeles, California. He formed Mötley Crüe in 1981 with Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil, after being in several bands, but just after "London". Changed his name to Nikki Sixx legally before joining Crüe. In December of 1987, Nikki was pronounced clinically dead due to an overdose. After the incident, Mötley Crüe went into rehab. Nikki married Brandi Brandt in 1989. They had 3 children, Gunner Nicholas (b. 1991), Storm Brieanne (b. 1994) and Dekker Nilsson (b. 1995). They divorced in November 1996. One month after the divorce, Nikki married 'Donna D'Errico' in December 1996 and they had Frankie-Jean Mary (b. 2001). Nikki and Donna briefly separated in 2001 and reconciled months later.

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Spouse

Donna D'Errico	(23 December 1996 - 27 June 2007) (divorced) 1 child
Brandi Brandt	(20 May 1989 - 23 November 1996) (divorced) 3 children

Trade Mark

Gibson Thunderbird bass guitar

Trivia

Bassist for the glam metal band Mötley Crüe.

After being shot full of heroin, actually left his body and, in effect, "died". Was revived by paramedics in the hospital. After this incident, he and the whole band were advised to kick drugs altogether.

Before settling on the name Motley Crue, the band considered such names as Trouble, Christmas, Bad Blood, and Suicidal Tendencies (the name of another, as-yet-unknown at the time hardcore L.A. punk band).

Father of four children: Gunner Nicholas Sixx (born January 25, 1991), Storm Brieanne Sixx (born April 14, 1994) Dekker Nilsson Sixx (born May 23, 1995) with Brandi Brandt and Frankie-Jean Mary Sixx (born January 2, 2001) with Donna D'Errico.

Briefly engaged to singer Vanity in 1987.

Grew up in Seattle, Washington, moved at 16 years old.

Motley Crue was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Personal Quotes

"I woke up the next morning... the needle... was still in my arm."

"I hate things that are diluted - I mean, you don't mix Jack Daniel's with Coke. That's a sin!"

Where Are They Now

(August 2003) Currently making music with another band called Brides of Destruction.

(September 2004) Will publish his memoirs "The Heroin Diaries" in October. 'Motley Crue' will go on a farewell tour this year and the Brides of Destrucion are currently touring. Later this year a new Brides of Destruction album will be recorded as well.

(2007) Release of his book, "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star" by Nikki with Ian Gittins.

(January 2009) Currently promoting the new album with Motley Crue, entitled "Saints of Los Angeles", launched in 2008.

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