April 21, 2011
First Ever Rock n Roll Self Help Book Debuts at #4 on New York Times Bestseller List Sixx:A.M. Single Nabs Top 5 Chart PositionNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Apr 21, 2011) - The already two-time New York Times bestselling author Nikki Sixx's latest offering, "This Is Gonna Hurt: Photography And Life Through The Distorted Lens Of Nikki Sixx" (William Morrow) has just bowed in the #4 spot on The New York TimesBest-Sellers list. Written as a tribute to Sixx's institutionalized sister, the book (and companion album) explores what true beauty is and embraces our own power around that. Written entirely by Sixx with no ghostwriter, the book is part journal, part memoir, and part social commentary and features his original photography. Sixx is currently on a national book-signing tour, please see below for upcoming cities/dates. He continues to host his syndicated radio program Sixx Sense and The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx (
www.sixxsense.com).
"In a world of YouTube overnight sensations, Nikki Sixx has shown that he is quite the contrary. A two-time bestselling author, rock icon, and overall creative force, Nikki comes into his syndicated radio show, Sixx Sense, every day with the intent of raising the quality bar higher than even the day before. He is an inspiration to us and his fans and a testament to hard work, creativity and originality and it shows in his #1 ratings in his time slots in markets like LA, Denver and Portland. With his second Top 5 single and second bestselling book, it's a pleasure to be working with one of the most talented and creative minds in entertainment today," said SVP Programming for Premiere Radio Networks Jennifer Leimgruber.
Sixx's "other band," Sixx:A.M. is currently enjoying success with the track "Lies Of The Beautiful People." Also entitled THIS IS GONNA HURT, the album is due out May 3rd via Eleven Music. Sixx:A.M. is James Michael (vocals), Dj Ashba (guitar) and Nikki Sixx (bass).
http://Sixxammusic.com will launch in conjunction with the record, offering fans an up close and personal online relationship with the band for the first time.
"I am grateful and inspired that I have the opportunity to touch people in a unique way with my book THIS IS GONNA HURT and with the music I create with James and D.J. in Sixx:A.M. Traveling around the country, meeting fans and hearing their stories in person and on my radio show has reenergized my commitment to creating honest and inspirational content that not only serves my own creative purposes but can help and touch others as well," said Nikki Sixx.
See THIS IS GONNA HURT: THE DOCUMENTARIES FROM NIKKI SIXX AND SIXX:A.M. premiering on Hulu:
http://www.hulu.com/this-is-gonna-hurt-the-documentaries"This Is Gonna Hurt"/Nikki Sixx book tour:
Monday, May 2nd -- Ridgewood, NJ
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Bookends; 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.; Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Tuesday, May 3rd -- New York, NY
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Borders Columbus Circle; 10 Columbus Circle; New York, NY
Wednesday, May 4th -- Washington DC
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Barnes and Noble; 555 12th Street NW; Washington, DC 20004
Thursday, May 5th -- Philadelphia, PA
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Barnes And Noble; 1805 Walnut St.; Philadelphia, PA 19103
Friday, May 6th -- Boston, MA
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Boston University Book Store; 660 Beacon Street; Boston, MA 02215
Saturday, May 7th -- Toronto, ON
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Chapters Festival Hall; 142 John Street; Toronto, ON M5V 2E4
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