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Also known as Hoyt Wayne Axton

American musician (1938–1999)

Person · Open Library

Works
3

Top works

  • Black Stallion, The
  • I want you to be happy

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1938-03-25
Active to
1999-10-26

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
39,931
Total plays
382,539

Tags

countrysinger-songwriterfolkamericanaamerican

Hoyt Wayne Axton (b. 1938 - d. 1999 ) , was a popular American folk/country/ pop singer born in Duncan Oklahoma and who died at age 61 in Bitteroot Montana. He achieved platinum success as a solo act & songwriter in the music biz, but also eventually turned movie and tv actor. His best known roles were as the protagonist's father in the 80's children's films "Gremlins" and "The Black Stallion". His behind the scenes accomplishments included penning <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Hoyt+Axton">

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Wayne
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Duncan
Place of death
Helena
Occupation
guitarist
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
Vee-Jay Records
Military branch
United States Navy
Image
Hoyt Axton 1976.jpg
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cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1938-03-25
date of death
1999-10-26
manner of death
natural causes
Commons category
Hoyt Axton
start of work period
1960-00-00
end of work period
1999-00-00
copyright representative
Broadcast Music, Inc.
birth name
Hoyt Wayne Axton
name in native language
Hoyt Axton
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