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Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and western singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Rosewood, Kentucky, United States. His songs' lyrics often discussed both the lives and the economic exploitation of American coal miners.
Nov 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Merle Travis, a versatile guitarist, songwriter, singer, and author who influenced many country music stars. Find out how he created his own electric guitar, wrote "Sixteen Tons", and appeared in From Here to Eternity.
Sep 19, 2008 · Merle Travis performs his classic song Sixteen Tons, a tale of the hardships and struggles of coal miners, in this video from 1955. Watch and listen to one of the most influential country ...
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Feb 4, 2010 · The great Merle Travis performs "Cannonball Rag" and "Who's Sorry Now" on 70s TV. From the DVD "Sixteen Tons." More info at https://stefan-grossmans-guitar-w...
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Yessir, there's a-many a Kentucky coal miner that pretty near owes his soul to the company store. He gets so far in debt to the coal company he's a-workin' f...
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Dec 6, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Merle Travis, the Country Music Hall of Famer who popularized the Muhlenberg County guitar style. Deke Dickerson, a musician and writer, shares his research and insights on the book Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story.
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Dec 1, 2019 · Merle Robert Travis was born on Nov. 29, 1917. Though Travis passed away from a heart attack in 1983, his country music songs and dynamic style of guitar playing, known as "Travis Picking," live ...
