The Nixons were founded in Oklahoma City by singer and guitarist Zac Maloy, guitarist Jesse Davis, bassist Ricky Brooks, and drummer Tye Robison.
The group released their debut EP Six in 1992 (after a self-titled album, released in 1990) on Dragon Street Records and replaced Robison with John Humphrey, before releasing Halo in 1994 on Dallas-based Rainmaker Records.
This album features several songs also included on Foma, their official debut LP, released in 1995 on MCA Records.
Foma included the radio hits "Sister", " Happy Song", "Wire", and "Passion".
The group capitalized on their success with big tours (about 300 shows a year),
including dates with KISS, Sevendust, Slash's Snakepit, Brother Cane, Soul Asylum, Radiohead, and Toadies.
Foma eventually peaked at No. 77 on the Billboard 200.