Mojo Nixon, the rebellious musician and radio personality known for his 1987 hit "Elvis is Everywhere," died on February 7 at age 66 from cardiac arrest while aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise.

Born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., Nixon passed away following a performance the previous night on the cruise, where he was a regular performer and co-host. His family confirmed his death through a statement on Facebook, noting that he lived and died true to his energetic nature: "full-tilt, wide-open, rock hard."

Nixon made his mark in the music industry with satirical songs targeting pop culture figures, including hits like "Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child" and "Don Henley Must Die." Beyond music, he ventured into acting, appearing in the Jerry Lee Lewis biopic "Great Balls of Fire" (1989) and the Super Mario Bros. film (1993).

In the late 1990s, Nixon transitioned to radio, becoming a popular DJ at SiriusXM. He was known for his self-deprecating humor, once describing himself as "Richard Pryor's stupid cousin if he was white and played in a rockabilly band."

Throughout his career, Nixon collaborated with various artists including The Toadliquors and Jello Biafra, leaving behind a legacy of irreverent music and uncompromising authenticity in the entertainment industry.

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