Outspoken Performer On Cruise Tour When He Died

Neill Kirby McMillan Jr., better known by his stage name Mojo Nixon, was found dead today onboard the annual Outlaw Country Cruise. This event features many country and country-related alternative acts. According to family members, he died as a result of a cardiac event.

McMillan was born on August 2, 1957, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but grew up in Danville, Virginia. As Mojo Nixon, he became an iconic figure in the American music scene, celebrated for his distinctive blend of psychobilly—a fusion of punk, country, and rockabilly—and his satirical, politically infused lyrics. Nixon’s work is marked by a unique mix of humor and critique, wrapped in energetic and often provocative performances. Continue reading “Mojo Nixon Dead at 66”