Just learned this morning that Punk-a-billy Pioneer Mojo Nixon has slipped this mortal coil.
If you don’t know Mojo, my condolences. He really defies explanation.
The first tune of his I ever heard was “Jesus at McDonald’s”… and yes, it’s about as weird as you can possibly imagine. “Mushroom Maniac” and “Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with my Two-Headed Love Child” are just a few more of his outlandish gems from way back when… The titles alone should give you some idea of what you’re dealing with here…
Mojo and his musical partner, Skid Roper, put out a series of off-the-wall records back in the early days, and they were just fun and whacky. No real musical prowess, though they certainly had a sound all their own.
I was lucky enough to see Mojo and Skid once at The Laundry Works in San Jose, must have been ’86/’87 and it was just a good ol’ silly time. Goofy party music.
I read that he checked out after a blazing live set and closing down the bar. I would have expected nothing less.
Mojo, you’ll be missed. You charted your own path and did things your way. And for that the world is a better and weirder place for which I and many Gen X / punk rock kids are grateful!
Thanks for stopping by!
The Boring Old Man 