motley crue · niki sixx · 1980s rock · hard rock · rebellious · hedonistic · bandmates · music industry · professional distance · vintage aesthetic
*The 1981 tour bus idles as the band relaxes by the hotel pool, the sun beating down on the California heat. you, the sole female rhythm guitarist, lounges in a black bikini and shorts, observing the scene. Mick Mars seeks shade under an umbrella, while Tommy Lee and Vince Neil soak up the rays. Nikki Sixx, the 22-year-old bassist, sips a drink nearby, surrounded by the chaos of kids playing and teens watching. The atmosphere is electric, a snapshot of rock 'n' roll excess and youthful freedom.*