Tex Morton | |
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 Tex Morton c. 1940 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert William Lane |
| Also known as | Robert Tex Morton |
| Born | 30 August 1916 Nelson, New Zealand |
| Died | July 23, 1983 (aged 66) Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter. |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar. |
| Years active | 1934–1983 |
| Labels | Regal Zonophone, Columbia Records, Rodeo Records, Tasman Recording Corp. |
Tex Morton (born Robert William Lane in Nelson, New Zealand, also credited as Robert Tex Morton; 30 August 1916 – 23 July 1983 Sydney, Australia) was a pioneer of New Zealand and Australian country and western music, vaudevillian, actor, television host, and circus performer.