Marty robins biography

(1925-1982)

Who Was Marty Robbins?

Marty Robbins was an iconic country and western singer. He taught himself how to play guitar while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war's end, Robbins started performing in clubs in and near Phoenix, Arizona.

He had his local radio and television programs by the end of 1940s. In 1951, Robbins signed with Columbia Records. He had his first No. 1 country song in 1956 with "Singing the Blues." In 1959, Robbins released one of his signature songs, "El Paso," for which he won a Grammy Award.

Marty Robbins - El Paso, Songs & Death - Biography

Later hits include "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" and "Among My Souvenirs."

Early Life

Country music legend Marty Robbins was born Martin David Robinson on September 26, 1925, in Glendale, Arizona. One of nine children, he grew up around music. His father was an amateur harmonica player. His grandfather, a traveling salesman and first-rate storyteller, was another important influen Marty Robbins - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia GOM