Mojo Nixon, ‘Elvis Is Everywhere’ singer, dies at 66 while on country music cruise
Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, actor and DJ known for the 1987 novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere” has died, his family announced Wednesday.
Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, actor and DJ known for the 1987 novelty hit “Elvis Is Everywhere” has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 66.
Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was found dead onboard the annual Outlaw Country Cruise, where he was regular presence both as a performer and co-host. He had performed just the night before.
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.
“A cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise is about right… & that’s just how he did it, Mojo has left the building,” the statement continued. “Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”
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