A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Nix began his career playing saxophone for The Mar-keys which later morphed into Booker T and the MGs along with Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn and others. The hit instrumental,Last Night was the first of many successful hits to his credit.
Though reluctant, Nix explains that "you don't say 'no" to a Beatle." The concert's net proceeds were used to help alleviate dire conditions for the Children of Bangladesh.
Throughout his career, DonNix worked behind the scenes as producer, arranger, musician, and many other roles for artists such as Lonny Mack, Furry Lewis, Freddie King, Albert King, Delaney and Bonnie, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Eric Clapton and many others.
DonNix & Friends were goin' down in my player and the CD hasn't seen the light of day since.
DonNix, one of the original proto-type models and distinctive maker of a unique genre, has re-emerged and given his collection of hits a completely different flavor.
As soon as Nix began singing "ooh-ooh-ooh-oohs" across the song's swaying bridge, I began feeling a little funny, and figured I had swallowed a time capsule and was exhibiting almost indescribable but probably permanent side effects.
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