MÖTLEY CRÜE / SIXX A.M.'s Nikki Sixx has issued the following message:

"Years ago an unauthorized biography called An Education in Rebellion was written about me without my approval or support. It was never endorsed. In fact, I disapproved and considered legal action because I felt fans were getting ripped off by being sold a book without my involvement.

I feel fans have bought it under the assumption that I approved of it because the writers have collected interviews from people that make it seem relevant – these people who were interviewed have told me afterwards that they had no idea that their conversations were being used for an unauthorized book. I want to say that I do not, now or ever, approve of people riding the coattails of other people's hard work and personal lives - this is criminal in my opinion. This is no different than what the paparazzi does or the gossipy crap that perches like vultures on our newsstands with magazines like the National Enquirer.

The writer and publisher are now “re-releasing” the book with updated information based on my success with Mötley Crüe, Sixx: A.M., The Heroin Diaries and other ventures I'm involved in. It's scummy at best to be honest. My attorneys have already sent them legal letters directing them to stop but they know the loop holes and how to get around them. Believe it or not, the law allows anyone to write a book about anyone else without getting proper permission which is really crazy because my fans think this was endorsed or approved by me and it’s not.

This is sad. These people are now partnering up with a company to sell ownership rights to the book's master rights even though they are my life rights - again, bordering on scum. As a fan of music I do not buy anything unauthorized because I know, unless the artist signs off on it, its hearsay, gossip, and made up to pad the pockets of the writers, publishers, etc. Their website gives people the false impression that these "auctions" have the fans buying some portion of revenues that go to artists or songwriters. In my case at least, nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing comes to me or my family. It’s hurtful.

It's this kind of thing that makes me even more excited to do the Sixx Sense radio show. I look forward to shining a spotlight on issues like this one - issues that go unnoticed and issues that may otherwise slip through the cracks.

In the end I worry about the fans being ripped off. I cannot (nor can any of my friends in the public eye) stop these bottom feeders. If you want to know about Mötley Crüe, get The Dirt. If you want to know about band members, get their individual books, but don't support this type of behavior on this or any artists.... they say they're excited to share this with fans and that may be so, but if it's not about the money... then donate it to charity...

Thank You, Nikki Sixx."

A new widget for Sixx's new nationally syndicated radio program, Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx - also featuring veteran brodcaster / writer / producer Kerri Kasem - is available below.

As previously reported, a clip from the show is available here.

Sixx recently issued the following Sixx Sense press release:

Premiere Radio Networks announced today that multimedia personality, producer and writer Kerri Kasem will join Nikki Sixx as co-host of the soon to be launched nationally syndicated radio programs Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx. From radio to TV, entertainment to sports, Kasem is an established broadcaster with a proven talent to excel in any arena. Her career has included hosting and producing several successful national and local radio shows, as well as programs for networks such as MTV, E!, ESPN and Spike.

Kasem will provide valuable on-air and off-air experience as Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx prepare to launch on Rock/Alternative music stations nationwide the week of January 11, 2010. Both hosts will broadcast from Premiere’s Los Angeles studios.

Kasem commented: “I’m so excited to be working with Nikki. I have always been a fan of his music, and I am thrilled to be sharing a mic with him.”

Sixx stated: “Kerri is a fantastic co-host. From the moment we met, we had great chemistry. I can’t wait to work with her every day.”

“Kerri is a broadcast veteran with the ability to connect with any audience,” commented Premiere Radio Networks SVP of Programming Jennifer Leimgruber. “She’s charismatic, has a wonderful sense of humor, and she and Nikki are a great team - listeners will enjoy hearing them every night.”

Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx will broadcast Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time. Host Nikki Sixx – co-founder/bassist/songwriter of Mötley Crüe and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M., producer, clothing designer, philanthropist and best-selling author – will discuss 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 will provide 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 will be coupled with radio station playlists. ....

The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx is a two-hour original weekend program. Available for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time, Sixx and Kasem will air top-charting songs, showcase new and emerging artists, and welcome guests from the worlds of music and entertainment.

For affiliations, please contact Premiere Radio Networks at 818-377-5300.

About Kerri Kasem.:

Kerri Kasem, a multimedia personality, producer and writer, has anchored music, talk and entertainment programs for radio and television. A motorcycle aficionado, Kasem currently co-hosts Racing Rocks with Riki Rachtman, which can be heard on more than 120 affiliates across the U.S. She also anchors her own show The Kerri Kasem Podcast and co-hosts The Solomon Free Money Hour on Angels AM-830 in Los Angeles.

About Nikki Sixx:

Nikki Sixx is the iconic founder, bass player and songwriter for the genre-defining rock band Mötley Crüe; author of the New York Times Best Seller, The Heroin Diaries and the accompanying soundtrack with Sixx:A.M.; co-founder of rock couture fashion line Royal Underground; Chief Creative Officer of Eleven Seven Music; philanthropist; photographer and more. The creative force behind a multitude of projects, Nikki is an international superstar who never stops inventing new ways to express himself. Mötley Crüe has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, The Heroin Diaries stayed atop the New York Times Best Seller list for more than six months and the accompanying soundtrack by Sixx:A.M. solidified the supergroup with 'Life Is Beautiful', the most played rock track of 2008. Sixx is currently exploring the art of photography and working on the next Sixx:A.M. record as well as his next book, in addition to launching the syndicated radio show “Sixx Sense” and its companion weekend show “The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx.

About Premiere Radio Networks:

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide.