Cranford Nix
| Cranford Nix | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Cranford Hamilton Nix, Jr. January 17, 1969 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died |
March 12, 2002 (aged 33) Berkley, Michigan |
| Occupation | guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Known for | Lead singer of The Malakas |
| Spouse(s) | Natatia Nix |
| Children |
Aesop Smith (son) Phineas Smith (son) |
| Parent(s) |
Cranford Nix Sr. Alva Dean Nix |
| Website | http://www.cranfordnix.com |
Cranford Hamilton Nix Jr. (January 17, 1969 - March 12, 2002), also known as Crannie or Little Man, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead singer and guitarist of punk band The Malakas.[1]
Early life
Nix was born on January 17, 1969 in Detroit. His father, Cranford Nix Sr., was a one-time professional banjo player who played with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. He also played banjo on The Supremes' album The Supremes Sing Country, Western and Pop.[2]
Cranford attended Parker Elementary and later Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. His fifth grade teachers were Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Naggy, the class contained 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. He was friends with Robert Dancer (Rock'n Bob), the front man for the Detroit Rock band the Hamilton's. The Hamilton's first album was called In Cranford We Trust.
Nix was a heroin addict and had been sent to rehab four times. He escaped from rehab three of those times but stayed and completed it the fourth time. His time in rehab inspired him to write his song "Cigarettes and Heroin".[3]
Music career
Nix was a member of the punk rock garage band The Malakas, in which he was the vocalist and guitarist. Alongside him were the bassist, DJ Holman, and the drummer, Greg Crampton. They were signed with I-94 Recordings.
Personal life
Nix had two children with a woman he met in California. They were not married but had a caring relationship. The boy's names are Aesop and Phineas. He married a woman in Florida. She cheated on him, and the guy she was cheating with beat him up. This event inspired the song Tattoo on her Ass.[4] Nix married Natatia Nix in the 2000s.
Death
Nix was found dead of a heroin overdose in the bathroom of his Berkley apartment (2639 Columbia Rd) by his father on March 12, 2002.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.deadpunkstars.com/browse/105/cranford_nix.html
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7032803
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ http://www.cranfordnix.com/lyrics/set-2/tattoo-on-her-ass/
- ↑ http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=3096