Back in early 1963 "Greenback Dollar", which Axton had co-written, was a US hit for The Kingston Trio. While his songs could have commercial appeal, Axton (1938–1999) the recording artist didn’t set ...

Before multi-hyphenate entertainer Hoyt Axton became a renowned country-folk singer and occasional actor, he rose to prominence as a songwriter. Crafting music that was both gritty and full of warmth, ...

Three Dog Night passed on what became the band’s biggest hit. Twice. When country singer and actor Hoyt Axton initially approached the 1970s group with “Joy to the World”—a freewheelin’ tune about a ...

Back in early 1963 "Greenback Dollar", which Axton had co-written, was a US hit for The Kingston Trio. While his songs could have commercial appeal, Axton (1938–1999) the recording artist didn’t set ...