Post by Sixx Saint on Jun 22, 2009 20:30:53 GMT -5
In this 1995 interview, Linda Scott (the interviewer) notices Nikki surfing the Internet recently and asking fans their opinions on the Motley Crue album Motley Crue. Nikki had to say some things about computers, being a "rock star" (not his favorite self-description), and the new album.
Consumable: This interview is taking place using the Internet. How did you become interested in the net? What do you use it mostly for?
Nikki: Well, I got into computers via music-I use them in my home recording studio. Then I got a personal laptop and this America On-Line account and I was hooked. I find the Internet to be a great way to get feedback on my music. I love the feedback and use it a lot. We even sometimes put fans on the guest lists.
Consumable: Personal high-publicity events such as Tommy Lee's marriage and divorce of Heather Locklear, public arrests, etc.-how do these events effect the band and its music?
Nikki: Doesn't effect me-nothing does. I'm so numb to the circus. My whole life as been a drama;maybe I'm even comfortable in this madness.
Consumable: As a rock star who has been somewhat isolated, is it still possible for you to form normal relationships with people and protect those relationships from the publicity glare?
Nikki: First, I don't see myself as a "rock star" so neither do my friends. The people who treat me different than an average person usually never see me again.
Consumable: Ticket sales and concert attendance figures were low on your last tour, which was shortened. Many fans say they stayed away because John Corabi replaced Vince Neil. How do you respond when people say John Corabi is no Vince Neil as a vocalist or showman?
Nikki: Well, if they stayed away, how would they know what John does in Motley Crue? It's so sad that we're not allowed to grow. It's important in life to grow.
Consumable: About your new album, you are in the studio recording it? What is the title and when will it be out?
Nikki: We're not in the studio yet. We have so much music, we don't want to rush the process; there's no title yet.
Consumable: Each Motley Crue album seems to show a new side to the Crue. How about this one?
Nikki: Another personality-what is it? #9?
Consumable: Thinking about the band's future for a moment. Is there anything left you would like to accomplish?
Nikki: As a songwriter and producer I feel I'm still so young and full of ideas.
Consumable: Finally, is there a message you want to send to the Motley Crue fans on the Internet?
Nikki: Yes. Be true to yourself, not to your neighbors.
Consumable: This interview is taking place using the Internet. How did you become interested in the net? What do you use it mostly for?
Nikki: Well, I got into computers via music-I use them in my home recording studio. Then I got a personal laptop and this America On-Line account and I was hooked. I find the Internet to be a great way to get feedback on my music. I love the feedback and use it a lot. We even sometimes put fans on the guest lists.
Consumable: Personal high-publicity events such as Tommy Lee's marriage and divorce of Heather Locklear, public arrests, etc.-how do these events effect the band and its music?
Nikki: Doesn't effect me-nothing does. I'm so numb to the circus. My whole life as been a drama;maybe I'm even comfortable in this madness.
Consumable: As a rock star who has been somewhat isolated, is it still possible for you to form normal relationships with people and protect those relationships from the publicity glare?
Nikki: First, I don't see myself as a "rock star" so neither do my friends. The people who treat me different than an average person usually never see me again.
Consumable: Ticket sales and concert attendance figures were low on your last tour, which was shortened. Many fans say they stayed away because John Corabi replaced Vince Neil. How do you respond when people say John Corabi is no Vince Neil as a vocalist or showman?
Nikki: Well, if they stayed away, how would they know what John does in Motley Crue? It's so sad that we're not allowed to grow. It's important in life to grow.
Consumable: About your new album, you are in the studio recording it? What is the title and when will it be out?
Nikki: We're not in the studio yet. We have so much music, we don't want to rush the process; there's no title yet.
Consumable: Each Motley Crue album seems to show a new side to the Crue. How about this one?
Nikki: Another personality-what is it? #9?
Consumable: Thinking about the band's future for a moment. Is there anything left you would like to accomplish?
Nikki: As a songwriter and producer I feel I'm still so young and full of ideas.
Consumable: Finally, is there a message you want to send to the Motley Crue fans on the Internet?
Nikki: Yes. Be true to yourself, not to your neighbors.
