Hoyt Axton

Country, Musical Artist

1938 – 1999

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Who was Hoyt Axton?

Hoyt Wayne Axton was an American folk music singer-songwriter, and a film and television 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. As he matured, some of his songwriting efforts became well known throughout the world. Among them were "Joy to the World", "The Pusher", "No No Song", and "Greenback Dollar".

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Born
Mar 25, 1938
Duncan
Also known as
  • Hoyt Wayne Axton
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Robert E. Lee High School
  • Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
Died
Oct 26, 1999
Victor

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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