Mojo Nixon dies on Outlaw Country Cruise

Washington DC: Singer, actor, and DJ, Mojo Nixon, renowned for the 1987 novelty hit 'Elvis Is Everywhere,' has passed away at the age of 66.

Last Performance Aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise

According to Variety, the US-based media outlet, Nixon, whose real name is Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., was found dead onboard the annual Outlaw Country Cruise. He was a regular presence as both a performer and co-host, having performed just the night before.

The Final Act: A Cardiac Event

The cause of his death, as reported by his family, was a cardiac event. His family shared on Facebook, "August 2, 1957 -- February 7, 2024 Mojo Nixon. How you live is how you should die."

A Life Lived on the Edge

"A cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise is about right... & that's just how he did it, Mojo has left the building," continued the statement. "Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all."

A Musical Journey from Punk to 'Elvis Is Everywhere'

Born in North Carolina, raised in Virginia, schooled in Ohio, and after travelling to England, Nixon started his musical journey in Denver in a punk band known as Zebra 123, according to Variety. His breakthrough came with the 1987 album 'Bo-Day-Shus!!!,' featuring the iconic track 'Elvis Is Everywhere.'

MTV Fame and 'The Arsenio Hall Show' Spotlight

The song's video gained play on MTV and earned him a spot performing on 'The Arsenio Hall Show,' where the audience donned cardboard Elvis masks during his performance.

Beyond Music: Acting Ventures

Nixon expanded his career into acting, making his debut in the 1989 Jerry Lee Lewis movie, 'Great Balls of Fire,' portraying drummer James Van Eaton. He also appeared in the 1993 live-action film 'Super Mario Bros.' and the film adaptation of 'Car 54, Where Are You?'.

(With ANI inputs)