Hoyt Axton
Country and folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist Hoyt Axton – born in Duncan,
Oklahoma on March 25, 1938 – was best known for writing or co-writing the hits
“Joy to the World” (Three Dog Night), “Greenback Dollar” (The Kingston Trio),
“Never Been to Spain” (Three Dog Night / Elvis Presley), and “The No No Song”
(Ringo Starr). The cousin of folks singer Arlo Guthrie and son of songwriter Mae
Boren Axton, who co-wrote “Heartbreak Hotel” (Elvis Presley), Hoyt Axton began
his musical journey after he was discharged from the US Navy. He began
performing folk songs at clubs and coffe...
