Biography
Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) 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", and "Never Been to Spain".
Known For
Gremlins
Randall Peltzer
Endangered Species
Ben Morgan
Buried Alive
Sheriff Sam Eberly
Cloud Dancer
Brad's Mechanic
Disorganized Crime
Sheriff Henault
The Black Stallion
Alec's Father
Kingfish: A Story of Huey...
Huey P. Long, Sr.
Act of Vengeance
Silous Huddleston
The Junkman
Himself / Cap. Gibbs / Rev. Jim Beam (voice)
Cocaine Blues
Narrator