Nikki Sixx on if Mötley Crüe were sexist in their heyday: “In today’s environment, most probably”

Nikki Sixx has admitted that, by today’s standards, Mötley Crüe were ​“most probably” a sexist band back in their ​’80s heyday, though he adds that it wasn’t just them – it was ​“everybody”. Speaking to Classic Rock (via Louder) about what a ​“different time” it was in the ​’80s, the bassist is asked about comments that Mötley Crüe were sexist at the time. ​“In today’s environment, most probably,” he says. ​“As was everybody. In the ​’70s, when I grew up, it was just the messaging that came through, and you were emulating your heroes.” It’s a topic that came up when Kerrang! interviewed Nikki in 2019 for Netflix biopic The Dirt. Reflecting on the more sexual aspects of the movie, Nikki agreed that what went on ​“would be unacceptable now”. “But, listen, if we left ...