Mojo Nixon, the alternative musician, DJ, and actor known for the 1987 hit "Elvis is Everywhere," died on February 7 from cardiac arrest while aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise. He was 66.

Born Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., Nixon passed away following a performance the night before. He was a regular presence on the cruise as both performer and co-host. His family announced his passing through a statement on Facebook, noting that he died as he lived - "full-tilt, wide-open, rock hard."

Nixon's career spanned multiple creative pursuits. He recorded several albums both solo and with collaborators like The Toadliquors and Jello Biafra. In the late 1990s, he transitioned to radio, eventually becoming a DJ at SiriusXM. His acting credits included roles in "Great Balls of Fire" (1989) and the Super Mario Bros. film (1993).

Known for his satirical approach to music, Nixon created memorable novelty hits targeting pop culture figures, including "Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child" and "Don Henley Must Die." He often described himself with characteristic humor, saying, "I don't have that much talent, but what I do have is an enormous amount of enthusiasm."

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