Robert Nix (drummer)
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Robert Nix | |
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Born | Blakely, Georgia | November 8, 1944
Died | May 20, 2012 Memphis, Tennessee | (aged 67)
Occupation(s) | Drummer, songwriter |
Instruments | Drums |
Robert Nix (November 8, 1944 – May 20, 2012) was an American drummer best known as a founding member of the band Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS). A member of ARS from 1971-1979, he co-wrote several of their songs including the top-ten hits "So Into You" and "Imaginary Lover".
Nix grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Paxon Senior High School in 1962. He got his start as a member of Roy Orbison's backing band The Candymen, and also played on recordings for artists including The Classics IV, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Al Kooper. Nix also co-wrote songs for other artists, including Billy Joe Royal's "Cherry Hill Park" and B. J. Thomas' "Mighty Clouds of Joy".
External links[]
- Sept 2008 "Bands of Dixie" article by Robert Nix
- Nov 2008 "Bands of Dixie" interview with Robert Nix
- Obituary at Ultimate Classic Rock
- Obituary at Jacksonville.com
- Obituary from Wells Funeral Home
Categories:
- 1944 births
- 2012 deaths
- American rock drummers
- Atlanta Rhythm Section members
- American rock drummer stubs