Marty Robbins, born Martin David Robinson on September 26, 1925, in Glendale, Arizona, was an American country and Western singer, songwriter, actor, and NASCAR driver. Renowned for his rich, smooth vocals and eclectic mix of genres, Robbins crafted a successful career that spanned over three decades until his passing on December 8, 1982. He became one of country music's most enduringly popular artists, adept at storytelling through his music, which often featured tales of heartbreak and adventure set in the American Southwest and Mexico.

Robbins' expansive discography includes hits like "El Paso," which won a Grammy Award, and the iconic "Big Iron," both central to his 1959 album "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs," often considered one of his masterpieces. His versatility was evident through albums such as "R.F.D.," "The Drifter," and the rock-infused "Rock'n Roll'n Robbins." Despite the decline in chart success later in his career, albums like "A Lifetime of Song" and "American Originals" compiled his classics, cementing his legacy as a legendary figure in American music. Marty Robbins left an indelible mark on country music with his melodious storytelling and is remembered as a true American original.

Genres

Cowboy Western

Nashville Sound

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Latest Release

R.F.D.

Marty Robbins

Album - 12 Tracks - Released December 12, 2014