Hoyt Axton

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".

Acted Movies

Buried Alive (1990)

Director: Frank Darabont

Cast: Brian Libby, David Youse, Donald Hotton, Hoyt Axton, Jay Gerber, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Peg Shirley, Tim Matheson, Wayne Grace, William Atherton,

Gremlins (1984)

Director: Joe Dante

Writers: Chris Columbus,

Cast: Corey Feldman, Dick Miller, Frances Lee McCain, Hoyt Axton, Jackie Joseph, John Louie, Keye Luke, Phoebe Cates, Polly Holliday, Zach Galligan,

The Black Stallion (1979)

Director: Carroll Ballard

Writers: William D. Wittliff,

Cast: Cass-Olé, Clarence Muse, Doghmi Larbi, Ed McNamara, Hoyt Axton, John Burton, Kelly Reno, Michael Higgins, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr,