Nikki Sixx Talks Whitney Houston, "Rock Docs" and Addiction on Piers Morgan Tonight

LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2012 -- Nikki Sixx -- founding member of Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M., Sixx Sense and The Side Show Countdown radio host, recovering addict with two New York Times bestselling books -- appeared on Piers Morgan Tonight last night to share his point of view on Whitney Houston's tragic death.

Immediately after hearing of the pop legend's passing, Sixx took to Twitter and stated, "You know what's scummy about the music industry? Everybody all of a sudden loves you when you're dead."(https://twitter.com/#!/NikkiSixx/status/168863304985477120) The tweet sparked media attention, and led to Sixx's appearance on the show, where he spoke candidly about addiction, the music industry, enablers and "rock docs" -- physicians who cater to celebrity clients.

To watch the interview, click the links below:

Part 1: http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/showbiz/2012/02/16/piers-nikki-sixx-drug-abuse.cnn&hpt=pm_r1#/video/showbiz/2012/02/16/piers-nikki-sixx-drug-abuse.cnn

Part 2: http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/showbiz/2012/02/16/piers-nikki-sixx-drug-abuse.cnn&hpt=pm_r1#/video/bestoftv/2012/02/16/piers-morgan-nikki-sixx-rock-docs.cnn

About Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx

Each night on Sixx Sense, the international rock icon, founder/bassist/songwriter of the world-renowned band Motley Crue and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M. (Sixx, Dj Ashba and James Michael), two-time New York Times best-selling author, clothing designer, philanthropist and photographer Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star. Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life. All this and more are coupled with the radio station's playlist. Sixx Sense launched nationally in February 2010 and is currently heard on nearly 90 affiliates nationwide reaching 2.6 million weekly listeners (source: Arbitron, SP'11, Nationwide, Exact Times, Cume, P 12+). The show is complemented by The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx, which is available for air on weekends between 6 a.m. and midnight local time. Each weekend, the radio host and tastemaker introduces his personal new music picks, as well as plays an array of what's happening on the rock charts, and shares his own special brand of talk radio with celebrities and other guests. The Side Show Countdown airs on nearly 50 stations worldwide. In addition, the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel is available on Clear Channel Radio's digital platform iheartradio and XM Channel 164. Fans can also interact connect with Sixx on www.SixxSense.com, Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/SixxSense) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sixxsense).

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