Mojo Nixon Dies at 66

Mojo Nixon, the legendary American musician and outspoken political commentator, passed away at the age of 66. Known for his unique blend of rockabilly, punk rock, and country music, Nixon was a true iconoclast who left an indelible mark on the music industry.

Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1957, Mojo Nixon burst onto the scene in the 1980s with his irreverent and energetic performances. His songs were often laced with biting social commentary and satire, tackling topics such as consumerism, politics, and popular culture. With tracks like "Elvis Is Everywhere" and "Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child," he challenged societal norms while entertaining audiences around the world.

The cause was cardiac event, according to his family.

“August 2, 1957 — February 7, 2024 Mojo Nixon. How you live is how you should die. Mojo Nixon was full-tilt, wide-open rock hard, root hog, corner on two wheels + on fire…,” his family said in a statement on Facebook. “Passing after a blazing show, a raging night, closing the bar, taking no prisoners + a good breakfast with bandmates and friends.

Born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., Mojo Nixon was born in North Carolina in 1957. Nixon made six albums with musician Skid Roper, peaking on the Billboard charts with their single “Elvis Is Everywhere.” Nixon’s solo single, “Don Henley Must Die” was a hit on alternative radio, and with the actual Don Henley. Nixon told the Austin Chronicle that Henley came to one of his shows and demanded to sing the song clamoring for his demise. “He was shitfaced and he goes, ‘I want to sing that song, especially the part about not getting together with Glenn Frey!’” Nixon said. “He was beltin’ that shit out, screaming like he was Johnny fucking Rotten.”

Nixon collaborated with former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra on the roots rock record Prairie Home Invasion. His documentary, The Mojo Manifesto, premiered at SXSW in 2022. He also played Toad in 1993’s Super Mario Bros. All this in 66 years of living. “Mojo has left the building, his family’s statement concluded. “Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”

In an interview with the Austin Chronicle, Nixon recalled the night when Henley himself showed up at his gig at Austin, Texas’ Hole in the Wall venue in 1992 and asked to join him onstage. “He was sh-t-faced and he goes, ‘I want to sing that song, especially the part about not getting together with Glenn Frey!'” Nixon said. “He was beltin’ that sh– out, screaming like he was Johnny f—in’ Rotten.”

In addition to his music career, Nixon also worked as an actor, appearing in the 1989 Jerry Lee Lewis biopic Great Balls of Fire! and starring as Toad in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie.

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