Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins Robbins in 1966. Background information Birth name Martin David Robinson Born (1925-09-26)September 26, 1925 Glendale, Arizona, United States Died December 8, 1982(1982-12-08) (aged 57) Nashville, Tennessee, United States Genres country, western, gospel, pop, rock and roll, rockabilly Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, actor, NASCAR driver Instruments Guitar, piano, dobro, vocals Years active 1948–1982 Labels Columbia, Decca Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and racing driver. One of the most popular and successful Cowboy and Western singers of all time for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins often topped the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits.