Hoyt Axton
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| Born | Hoyt Wayne Axton March 25, 1938 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Origin | Comanche, Oklahoma |
| Died | October 26, 1999 (aged 61) Victor, Montana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1962–1999 |
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| Website | Official website |
Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) 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", "Never Been to Spain", and "Boney Fingers".
He was also a prolific character actor with many film and television roles to his credit, playing a father figure in a number of films, including The Black Stallion (1979), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), and Gremlins (1984).