Mojo Nixon, radio host renowned for sardonic hit 'Elvis is Everywhere,' dead at 66

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Mojo Nixon, musician and radio host who was famous for his satirical songs in the 1980s and 90s has passed away at the age of 66 years. Nixon was famous for his sardonic songs with Skid Roper, the former collaborator with "Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child" in 1989, and "Elvis Is Everywhere", a novelty becoming a hit on MTV in 1987.

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Mojo Nixon, radio host and musician, renowned for his satirical songs in the 1980s and 90s has died at the age of 66 years.
The death news of his was shared on his documentary "The Moho Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon"s Facebook page. Nixon's family has also shared the same statement on his website to Rolling Stone.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursNixon who was born as Neill Kirby McMillan Jr died on Wednesday from heart failure as per the statement. The statement which was posted on Wednesday has read that how one lives is how they should be dying.

Where has Mojo Nixon died?

Nixon died on the Outlaw Country Cruise, an annual music cruise where he served as a co-host and usual performer, which included the night before his death.

Jeff Cuellar, CEO of Sixthman, the operator of the Outlaw Country Cruise has stated that their hearts and thoughts are with the Outlaw community and the family of Mojo.

What was Mojo Nixon?

Nixon was famous for his sardonic songs with Skid Roper, the former collaborator with Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child" in 1989, and "Elvis Is Everywhere", a novelty becoming a hit on MTV in 1987.

Nixon has also had acting credits which include James Van Eaton in the Dennis Quaid-led biographical film "Great Balls of Fire!" of 1989, in the "Super Mario Bros" 1993 film as Toad, and as a voice actor in numerous video games which include "Redneck Rampage" for which he has been serving as a composer.

In the late 1990s and 2000s, Nixon worked as a radio host and DJ, including three shows on "Lyin" (Expletive), SiriusXM: "The Loon in the Afternoon," NASCAR-themed show "Mojo Nixon's Manifold Destiny".

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At what age has Mojo Nixon passed away?
Mojo Nixon, radio host and musician, famous for his satirical songs in the 1980s and 90s has died at the age of 66 years. The death news of his was shared on his documentary "The Moho Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon"s Facebook page. Nixon's family has also shared the same statement on his website to Rolling Stone.

Where has Mojo Nixon died?
Nixon died on the Outlaw Country Cruise, an annual music cruise where he served as a co-host and usual performer, which included the night before his death.


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