Don Nix

Don Nix
Nix, c.1970s
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Donald Nix
Born(1941-09-27)September 27, 1941
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 2024(2024-12-31) (aged 83)
Germantown, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • saxophone
Years active1958–2008
Formerly ofThe Mar-Keys

William Donald Nix (September 27, 1941 – December 31, 2024) was an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Nix, who was best known for his song "Going Down," was described by AllMusic as "one of the more obscure figures in Southern soul and rock."