Hoyt Axton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 25, 1938
Died	October 26, 1999 (age 61)
Birthplace	Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Hoyt Axton's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Folk and country music singing and songwriting; writing hits such as 'Joy to the World' and 'Never Been to Spain'; acting roles in films including 'Gremlins' and 'The Black Stallion.'

Intro

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.'

Early Life & Background

Hoyt Axton was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Mae Boren Axton, who co-wrote the Elvis Presley hit 'Heartbreak Hotel.' He was raised in a musical family, which influenced his future career in songwriting and performing.

Career Highlights

• Wrote the hit song 'Joy to the World' for Three Dog Night
• Composed 'Never Been to Spain' also made famous by Three Dog Night and Elvis Presley
• Released his own albums as a singer-songwriter throughout the 1960s-1980s
• Acted in films such as 'Gremlins' (1984) and 'The Black Stallion' (1979)

Trivia

• His mother, Mae Boren Axton, was known as the 'Queen Mother of Nashville' and wrote for Elvis Presley
• Axton struggled with substance abuse but later became an advocate for recovery
• He was known for his deep baritone voice and storytelling through song

FAQs

People also ask

On His Birth-Day

Discover more

Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoyt_Axton