http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.624&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rssThe late Hoyt Axton was a Singer-Songwriter whose seemingly effortless blend of folk, country and pop earned him millions from cover versions of his songs. The son of Mae Boren Axton (who wrote "Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis Presley), he first hit pay dirt in the early 1960s when clean-cut folk superstars the Kingston Trio had a smash with the Axton-penned "Greenback Dollar." While Axton struggled to establish himself as a performer in the late '60s, Three Dog Night had a huge hit with another Axton tune, "Joy To the World," and prototypical hard rockers Steppenwolf covered Axton's "The Pusher" for the <i>Easy Rider</i> soundtrack. Axton eventually did become a star in his own right. He had a warm, slightly rough-edged voice, as well as a charismatic stage presence that eventually led to many acting roles. He died unexpectedly in 1999. - Eric SheaCountry Pop/Cosmopolitanen720Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:36:11 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.624&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss The late Hoyt Axton was a Singer-Songwriter whose seemingly effortless blend of folk, country and pop earned him millions from cover versions of his songs. The son of Mae Boren Axton (who wrote "Heartbreak Hotel" for Elvis Presley), he first hit pay dirt in the early 1960s when clean-cut folk superstars the Kingston Trio had a smash with the Axton-penned "Greenback Dollar." While Axton struggled to establish himself as a performer in the late '60s, Three Dog Night had a huge hit with another Axton tune, "Joy To the World," and prototypical hard rockers Steppenwolf covered Axton's "The Pusher" for the <i>Easy Rider</i> soundtrack. Axton eventually did become a star in his own right. He had a warm, slightly rough-edged voice, as well as a charismatic stage presence that eventually led to many acting roles. He died unexpectedly in 1999. - Eric Shea http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15796227&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Folk Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:13 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 15796227 ply.15796227 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15796227&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12938085&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Folk Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:32:15 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 12938085 ply.12938085 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12938085&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12711674&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Country Sat, 23 May 2009 13:51:43 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 12711674 ply.12711674 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12711674&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11142191&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Country Wed, 3 Jun 2009 07:50:37 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 11142191 ply.11142191 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11142191&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11103279&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Country Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:54 -0800 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 11103279 ply.11103279 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11103279&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10945645&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Folk Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:43:16 -0800 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 10945645 ply.10945645 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10945645&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10112730&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Country Tue, 7 Oct 2008 08:16:14 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 10112730 ply.10112730 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10112730&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10112842&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss Country Sat, 23 May 2009 13:51:59 -0700 Playlists Featuring Hoyt Axton on Rhapsody Online 10112842 ply.10112842 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10112842&variant=play&rws=%2Fhoyt-axton%2Fplaylists.rss