Hoyt Axton
Hoyt Wayne Axton 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".
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- Born in
- Duncan
- Educated at
- Riverside High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
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1938
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