Robert Nix (drummer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Robert Nix (drummer)

Date of Birth: 08-Nov-1944

Place of Birth: Blakely, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 20-May-2012

Profession: record producer

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Robert Nix (drummer)

  • 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".

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