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

Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY

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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.

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

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

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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.