Marty robbins biography death

American singer, songwriter and racing driver (1925–1982)

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and NASCARracing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers for most of his nearly four-decade career,^[2][3][4] which spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s.

He was also an early outlaw country pioneer.^[5]

Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1952, he released his first No. 1 country song, "I'll Go On Alone". Four years later, he released his second No.1 hit "Singing the Blues", and one year later, released two more No.

1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released h