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obituary1 year ago

"Mojo Nixon, Iconic Rocker, Dies at 66 on Country Music Cruise"

Mojo Nixon, the eccentric singer and radio personality known for cult hits like "Elvis Is Everywhere" and "Don Henley Must Die," passed away at 66 while co-hosting the Outlaw Country Cruise. His cause of death was an unspecified cardiac event. Known for his honky-tonk flair and anti-establishment punk sensibilities, Nixon had a colorful career in music, radio, and even Hollywood, leaving behind a legacy of irreverent and influential work.

via The Daily Beast|
#cardiac-event#country-music-cruise#cult-rocker
obituary1 year ago

"Anarchic Singer Mojo Nixon, Known for 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' Dies at 66"

Mojo Nixon, the singer known for hits like "Elvis Is Everywhere" and "Destroy All Lawyers," passed away from a cardiac event while co-hosting a country cruise. Born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., Nixon was a pioneer in the psychobilly genre, known for his humorous social commentary within a rock-and-roll setting. He leaves behind a legacy of six albums with Skid Roper, five solo albums, and a career that spanned music, acting, and DJing.

via The A.V. Club|
#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon#musician
obituary1 year ago

"Mojo Nixon, Iconic Musician, Dies at 66 on Country Music Cruise"

Musician and radio host Mojo Nixon, known for his satirical songs in the 1980s and '90s, has died at the age of 66. He passed away from cardiac arrest while on the Outlaw Country Cruise, where he was a co-host and regular performer. Nixon was best known for his satirical hit "Elvis Is Everywhere" and had also worked as a DJ and radio host on SiriusXM. He is survived by his wife and two children.

via USA TODAY|
#mojo-nixon#musician#obituary
obituary1 year ago

"Mojo Nixon, 'Elvis Is Everywhere' Singer, Dies at 66 on Outlaw Country Cruise"

Mojo Nixon, the musician known for the hit "Elvis Is Everywhere," has died at 66 while on the Outlaw Country Cruise. His family announced that he passed away from a cardiac event. Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., had a career spanning music, acting, and radio, and was known for his energetic punky-rockabilly style and humorous, satirical songs.

via NBC News|
#cardiac-event#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon
music1 year ago

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

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.

via The New York Times|
#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon#music
obituary1 year ago

"Mojo Nixon, 'Elvis Is Everywhere' Singer, Dies at 66 on Outlaw Country Cruise"

Mojo Nixon, the rock and roller known for the song "Elvis Is Everywhere," has passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a cardiac event during the Outlaw Country Cruise. The Facebook announcement described his death as befitting of his lively persona. Nixon, born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., achieved fame with his music and also worked as an actor. His documentary, The Mojo Manifesto, premiered at the 2022 South by Southwest film festival.

via Billboard|
#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon#music
obituary1 year ago

"Rock 'n' Roll Wildman Mojo Nixon Dies at 66 on Outlaw Country Cruise"

Mojo Nixon, the musician, actor, and radio DJ known for songs like “Don Henley Must Die” and “Elvis Is Everywhere,” has died at the age of 66 while aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise. His family confirmed his passing due to a cardiac event. Nixon, born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was a comedy icon and a regular performer on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel. He leaves behind a legacy of music, humor, and a documentary, The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon.

via Deadline|
#actor#mojo-nixon#musician
obituary1 year ago

"Rockabilly Outlaw Mojo Nixon Dies on Country Music Cruise at 66"

Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician known for the hit "Elvis Is Everywhere," has died at the age of 66 while on the Outlaw Country Cruise. His family confirmed that the cause of death was a cardiac event. Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., had a career spanning from punk rock to radio and acting, and was known for his energetic and enthusiastic performances.

via Variety|
#alternative#elvis-is-everywhere#mojo-nixon
obituary1 year ago

"Remembering Mojo Nixon: The Legacy of 'Elvis Is Everywhere' Lives On"

Mojo Nixon, the brash musician known for hits like "Elvis Is Everywhere" and "Don Henley Must Die," has died at 66 from a cardiac event while aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise. He enjoyed a unique career as a musician, actor, and radio DJ, advocating for free speech and opposing censorship. Nixon leaves behind a legacy of irreverent music and a commitment to pushing boundaries.

via Rolling Stone|
#free-speech-advocate#mojo-nixon#musician