Musicians who died on October 26

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on October 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1999 Hoyt Axton

  Hoyt Axton was an American folk music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor known for his deep voice and influence on both country and pop music from the 1960s through the 1980s. He wrote several songs that became hits for other artists, including 'Joy to the World' and 'Never Been to Spain.' [bio]