Hoyt Axton

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Singer, songwriter and actor Hoyt Axton grew up in a songwriting family. He had a minor hit with the Civil War emancipation song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd,' and in 1962 co-wrote his first big hit with Ken Ramsey, 'Greenback Dollar.' The success of this song led to his being signed with Horizon Records and to the recording of his first album, 'The Balladeer.' He made a second album for Horizon, but then moved to Vee-Jay Records, where he made four albums. He was particularly successful following the recording of 'The Pusher' by heavy metal band Steppenwolf.

Europe, Axton, Hoyt

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Josef Locke

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Singer Josef Locke joined the Irish Guards at the age of 16. He performed in many camp concerts, and continued to perform when he subsequently joined the Derry Police. He appeared in 'Showboat' at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, and made his debut in London, England, in 1945. He appeared at the Opera House in Blackpool, England, during the 1946 summer season, establishing a close friendship with George Formby. He appeared in his first film in 1948.

Locke, Josef

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Eddie Rabbitt

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Singer and songwriter Eddie Rabbitt was an accomplished guitar player by the age of 12. He made his debut single, which remained unacknowledged, in 1964. He moved to Nashville, TN, in 1968, but his career as a songwriter became established only very slowly. He had his first No1 as a vocalist with 'Drinking My Baby (Off My Mind)' in 1976. This was to be the first of 17 records to reach the top of the country charts.

Rabbitt, Eddie

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