Hoyt Axton (March 25, 1938—October 26, 1999) was a country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor.

Axton was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. His mother, Mae Boren Axton, co-wrote the song Heartbreak Hotel, which became the first major hit for Elvis Presley.

Among his best-known compositions (or co-writing credits) are:

• "Greenback Dollar" covered by The Kingston Trio
• "The Pusher", covered by Steppenwolf on their debut album in 1968
• "No-No Song", which became a #3 hit for Ringo Starr in March 1975
• "Never Been To Spain", covered by Three Dog Night
• "Joy to the World", the Three Dog Night hit from April 1971 which held #1 for six weeks
• "When the Morning Comes" (1974)
• "Boney Fingers" (1974)
• "Della and the Dealer" (1979)

His movie appearances include:

• The Black Stallion
• Heart Like a Wheel
• Gremlins
• We're No Angels

His television work included appearances on episodes of

• Bonanza
• WKRP in Cincinnati
• Murder, She Wrote

He died of a heart attack in Victor, Montana.

External links

• Hoyt Axton website
• imdb.com page