"There's a pattern when tours start - a pattern of infighting, of making up, of breaking up, of addiction. There's a pattern of going to jail. There's a pattern of passion for music"
- Nikki Sixx
About this Quote
This quote by Nikki Sixx speaks to the struggles and hardships that feature being an exploring musician. He is suggesting that there is a specific pattern that prevails among exploring musicians, that includes infighting, comprising, breaking up, addiction, and even going to jail. He also acknowledges the enthusiasm that exploring musicians have for their music, which is what drives them to keep going in spite of the problems they face. This quote is a reminder that the life of a touring artist is not constantly glamorous, and that it can be filled with hardships and battles. However, it is likewise a pointer that the passion for music is what keeps them going, and that it is worth it in the end.
This quote is written / told by Nikki Sixx somewhere between December 11, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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