Hoyt Axton
Hoyt Axton (March 25, 1938—October 26, 1999) was a country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor. Axton was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. His mother, Mae Boren Axton, co-wrote the song Heartbreak Hotel, which became the first major hit for Elvis Presley. Among his best-known compositions (or co-writing credits) are: "Greenback Dollar" covered by The Kingston Trio "The Pusher", covered by Steppenwolf on their debut album in 1968 "No-No Song", which became a #3 hit for Ringo Starr in March 1975 "Never Been To Spain", covered by Three Dog Night "Joy to the World", the Three Dog Night hit from April 1971 which held #1 for six weeks "When the Morning Comes" (1974) "Boney Fingers" (1974) "Della and the Dealer" (1979) His movie appearances include: The Black Stallion Heart Like a Wheel Gremlins We're No Angels His television work included appearances on episodes of Bonanza WKRP in Cincinnati Murder, She Wrote He died of a heart attack in Victor, Montana.
External links Hoyt Axton website imdb.com page
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