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HOYT JOHNSON

BIOGRAPHY

He was a C&W singer from Arley, Alabama (info from Sandra Richardson). A terrific writer and singer. Hoyt had a hit on RCA Victor in the late 50's. He was invited to be a member of the Grand Old Opry, however his drinking got in the way. Hoyt later performed regularly with The Cavemen, featuring Mabron McKinney{founding member of The Hourglass w/ Duane and Greg Allman} J.C. Raynor(Beautiful High Tenor voice} Scotty Moore on guitar, and Jerry Grammer (later working with Dan Penn and The Nomads, Charlie Rich, The Clovers, many more artists that later became famous}. Hoyt was a wonderful musician-entertainer all around musician, a great writer. However, his inner demons won. (info and photo from Jerry Grammer)

STAX DISCOGRAPHY

Singles

Satellite 110 Cindy / I Just Can't Learn

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