Nick Nixon
Hershel Paul "Nick" Nixon (March 20, 1939 – July 30, 2013)[1] was an American country music singer and songwriter.
Career
Nixon was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and he later moved to St. Louis. He married Doris Ostendorf in 1959 and had 4 children, Paul, Suzy, Sandy and Lori.[2] Paul later joined Nick's band as bass player and singer.
Nixon's best known song was
Later life
Nixon's second wife's name was Kim; they had one child - Autumn.[4]
After leaving the national country music scene, Nixon entered the real estate business in the St. Louis area, but continued to perform locally. He owned and performed at several country bars and restaurants in the St. Louis area, including Choo Choo's Cafe in Foristell, Missouri.
Nixon died of pulmonary lung disease in
References
- ^ a b "Hershel Paul "Nick" Nixon Obituary". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 14, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/stltoday/161274772 Doris Nixon obituary
- ^ https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/country-songwriter-and-performer-nick-nixon-passes-away/ Saving Country Music obituary
- ^ https://boonecountryconnection.com/featurespeople/obituaries/1245-hershel-nick-nixon-1939-to-2013 Boone Country Connection obituary