"Mojo Nixon, Outlaw Musician of 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' Dies at 66"

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"Mojo Nixon, Outlaw Musician of 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' Dies at 66"
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Mojo Nixon, the punk rock musician known for satirical songs like "Elvis Is Everywhere," died at 66 while co-hosting a country music cruise. His death was confirmed by the director of a documentary about him, who stated that Nixon had a "cardiac event" while asleep on the cruise. Known for celebrity spoofs and satirical tirades, Nixon's music combined rockabilly, blues, and R&B with a punk attitude, earning him a following in the roots rock community and college radio. He is survived by his wife, sons, granddaughter, sister, and brother.

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