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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.
Hoyt Axton was an American actor and composer, known for Gremlins, Forrest Gump and The Big Chill. He also wrote songs for Three Dog Night and performed in various TV shows and movies.
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- Joy to the world (1971) “Joy to the World” is Hoyt Axton’s most famous song because of Three Dog Night. The song was first recorded by Hoyt Axton on his third album, Joy to the World, in 1971.
- The Pusher (1971) “The Pusher” shows how addiction can destroy a family. It was released in 1971 on Hoyt Axton’s album, Joy to the World. In this song, Hoyt Axton is singing from the perspective of a drug dealer and his wife.
- Della And The Dealer (1979) “Della and the Dealer” took Hoyt Axton back to his roots because this song was recorded in only one take! He wrote the lyrics and then went into the studio just before midnight.
- No No Song (1975) The “No No Song” was first released in 1975 on Hoyt Axton’s album, Southbound. This song goes out to all people trying to make it big in the music industry.
1. Della and the dealer 2. When the morning comes 3. Wild bull rider 4. Jealous man 5. Lion in the winter 6. Little white moon 7. A rusty old halo 8. Darrell...
Hoyt Axton was an actor and composer, known for Gremlins, Forrest Gump and The Big Chill. He was the son of Mae Boren Axton, who wrote Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel".
- March 25, 1938
- October 26, 1999
Mar 12, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Hoyt Axton, a versatile and eclectic artist who branched out from folk, blues and garage-rock to country music. Discover his influences, achievements, film and TV roles, and his legacy as a songwriter for other artists.
Oct 26, 1999 · Singer, songwriter and movie actor Hoyt Axton died today at age 61. He suffered a heart attack while undergoing surgery for another heart attack suffered two weeks ago. Axton wrote songs...
