Mojo Nixon, the legendary singer known for his hit song "Elvis is Everywhere," has tragically passed away at the age of 66. This news has left a void in the music industry and in the hearts of his fans worldwide. It is crucial to recognize and appreciate the immense talent and impact Mojo Nixon had on music.
Nixon was not just another musician; he was an icon who fearlessly pushed boundaries with his unique blend of rock, punk, and country. His energetic performances and witty lyrics captivated audiences, making him a true force to be reckoned with. "Elvis is Everywhere" became an anthem for those who admired Elvis Presley's legacy while also acknowledging that his influence extended far beyond music.
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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