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.