We've Lost Mojo Nixon

Paying my respects to Mojo Nixon, who passed away a couple of days ago. I was lucky to get to know him a bit, so I share some thoughts and memories.

----- Otis Tour Dates -------
02/09/24 -Indianapolis, Indiana -The HiFi
03/10/24 -Galveston, Texas -The Old Quarter
04/16/24 -Key West, Florida -The Studios Of Key West
04/17/24. -Key West, Florida -The Studios Of Key West
04/27/24 -Seymour, Indiana -Crossroads Acoustic Festival
05/29/24 -London, England. -Leytonstone Social Club
05/31/24. -Smethwick, England. -The Thimblemill Library
06/01/24. -Broseley, England. -The Birchmeadow
06/02/24. -Nottingham, England -The Chapel at the Angel
06/04/24 -Newport, Wales -Le Pub
06/05/24. -Sheffield, England. -The Greystones
06/07/24 -Newcastle, England. -The Cluny 2
06/09/24. -Glasgow, Scotland. -The Glad Café

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[otisgibbs]

You can watch the Mojo Nixon documentary here:

[deanstanley]

I made this comment the day Mojo passed. I shared a joint with Mojo behind a club in Miami and he got a little discombobulated and he pointed me out in the crowd and said that's the guy that got me fucked up. It's one of the greatest moments of my life and sad to hear that he is gone so soon. I know he had a wife and children so my thoughts and prayers are with them.

[richbaritone]

Saw Mojo 15 times. I named my dog after him. No higher honor can be bequeathed to a man. RIP.

[darylrigney]

I went to High School with Mojo...A great friend a great guy in all respects. R.I.P. Mojo.

[christalley]

Mojo brought a lot of joy and happimess into my life.

RIP Mojo

[douglove]

I’m an Outlaw Country fan. They do it they way radio should be done. Mojo is THE voice of Outlaw Country. Outrageous, irreverent, hilarious, and kind-hearted. His yodel of the words “Outlaw Country!” define the spirit and identity of the station. I’m so glad Outlaw and Otis brought Mojo into my life. I might have missed him, and that would have been a tragedy. I look forward to catching up with him down the road.
Rest In Fun, Mojo Nixon!

[MinglewoodSlim]

Big whiskers on outlaw country introduced me to your music. Thanks Mojo!!

[jasonlonghairknight]

I've been on the last 4 Outlaw Country Cruises. Mojo was a new name to me before these; I didn't know what to expect. First gig I caught of his I wasn't offended but I wasn't sure that I liked the crass humour. This year, after seeing the brilliant documentary his bass player made, I felt much more connected, and had to go to what turned out to be the final set last Tuesday night. I feel proud to have been in the audience, hollering along as loud as the Texans surrounding me, to contribute a tiny part to what was widely considered to be his best show in years. A day or so before, he complimented me on my bass performance, but I had barely spoken to him otherwise. I would have loved to get to know him better; he was the most passionate force of positive energy.

[chetcalhoun]

I learned about Mojo Nixon back in the 80s-90s when I first heard ‘Elvis is Everywhere’ on WMMR, a rock station out of Philly. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thanks for sharing Otis!

[peterhymas]

I wore out my vinyl edition of "Frenzy" - Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper's second album. It was on such heavy rotation for me in the '80s, and it always makes me smile when those songs pop up of late when I just randomly shuffle my music library. For some reason, the line "There ain't no $30 bills with Bill Graham's picture on it!" from "Where the Hell's My Money?" always stuck in my brain. Mojo Nixon was one-of-a-kind and we're all better for it. Thanks for your remembrance of Mojo Nixon, Otis.

[jeremypletz]

i never got the chance to see mojo live but ever since i discovered his music at the age of 16 it's been in heavy rotation since. i've been listening to mojo for 31 years and he always brought a smile to my face. "twilights last gleaming" is one of the finest american songs ever made in my opinion. mojo, i never met you but i'm going to miss you like hell. rest in peace.

[billmcmillan]

Never got to see Mojo but I’ve been digging his tunes since the 90’s! RIP

[sweetjimmyt]

One of the great shit talker's of all time, and yet you never felt like he was lying to you about anything. Mojo had heart. XO

[frankpantsOU]

I've been a Mojo Nixon fan from the beginning. He was definitely one of a kind, funny and talented. I told some guy that Mojo Nixon passed away. He said, " Who the hell is Mojo Nixon?" I said, "If you don't know Mojo Nixon then your brain could use some fixin'."
RIP Mojo Nixon🕯

[ValueForValue]

Love you Otis, keep up the amazing videos! I saw Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper open for Camper Van Beethoven at the UC Davis gymnasium in 1981/82. It was sooo good, and about 125 degrees in the gym, good times!

[eldrifte]

Love this! Losing Mojo is a hard pill to swallow, to be sure.

[OfficialBobWayne]

He was one of the only people to play my stuff. Him and Shooter Jennings. Thanks for the stories

[whatsnottohike]

During the pandemic I went through every single episode of your podcast and the Mojo Nixon one was a real standout. A complete one off of a man. Sad loss. R.I.P Mojo!

[jwnrocks]

I used to see Mojo at a number of venues in San Diego, and he was always a crowd pleaser. Insane motormouth high energy shows that you couldn’t ignore if you tried. The last time I saw him and got a pic with him was at Belly Up in Solana Beach for a Beat Farmers reunion and tribute to Country Dick Montana. It was a night to remember. R.I.P. you wild man, Rock N Roll Heaven is about to get a wake up call!

[toddjones]

I saw Mojo a bunch of times in the late 80’s up until he quit touring. Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen and always a blast.

I met him a couple times after shows and he was cool to me. He was only on WLW for a few months. He moved over to WEBN as part of the morning crew for a few years.

He played regularly at a tiny bar on Main Street during that time. I’d go listen to him now and then and bought him a few drinks. I figured it was the least i could do for all the joy he brought me and the cool music i found through him.

Last time i saw hm was a few years ago at a Willie Nelson show at Riverbend. I threw my fist up and gave him a hardy as i passed him in the isle. He smiled and that made me happy. I didn't want to bother him so I left it at that.

He's at the right hand of The King now. Elvis done called him home.