Hoyt Axton | |
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 Hoyt Axton on July 4, 1976 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hoyt Wayne Axton |
| Born | March 25, 1938 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Comanche, Oklahoma |
| Died | October 26, 1999 (aged 61) Victor, Montana, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, folk, blues, rock |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–1999 |
| Labels | A&M Records, Brylen Records, Vee Jay Records |
| Website | Official website |
Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999)[1] was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice. Among his best-known songs are "Joy to the World", "The Pusher", "No No Song", "Greenback Dollar", "Della and the Dealer" and "Never Been to Spain".[2]
He was also a prolific character actor with many film and television roles to his credit, often playing a father figure in a number of films including The Black Stallion (1979), Heart Like a Wheel (1983) and Gremlins (1984).
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records, Ltd. p. 34. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (October 27, 1999). "Hoyt Axton, Singer, Character Actor and Hit Songwriter, Dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 5, 2018.