Marty Robbins

Date of Birth: September 26, 1925

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: December 8, 1982

Biography

Marty Robbins was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who became one of the most popular and successful country and western singers of his time. Born Martin David Robinson on September 26, 1925, in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins was a trailblazer in the music industry, known for his versatile voice and ability to cross musical genres, including country, pop, and rockabilly. He served in the Navy during World War II, where he learned to play the guitar and began writing songs to pass the time. Robbins’ breakthrough came in 1956 with the release of “Singing the Blues,” which topped the country music charts. His 1959 album “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs,” featuring the iconic hit “El Paso,” cemented his place in music history. Over his career, Robbins recorded more than 50 albums and had numerous hit singles, earning him multiple Grammy Awards and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982. Apart from music, Robbins was also an avid race car driver, participating in NASCAR races and even achieving six top-10 finishes. He passed away on December 8, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence musicians to this day.

5 Interesting Facts about Marty Robbins

1. Marty Robbins was also a successful race car driver and competed in 35 NASCAR Grand National races.

2. He wrote the song “El Paso” in a car on his way to a concert and it became one of his most famous hits.

3. Robbins appeared in several films and TV shows, including “Guns of the Timberland” (1960) and “The Drifter” (1965).

4. He was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording for “El Paso” in 1961.

5. Robbins was posthumously honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marty Robbins

1. “Talent is being able to please people.”

2. “I never had any idea or thought that I would be a singer.”

3. “Every day is a good day to be alive, whether the sun’s shining or not.”

4. “I’d rather sing a sad song than eat.”

5. “Music is the universal language. It brings people closer together.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Marty Robbins was estimated to be around $10 million at the time of his death.

Children

Marty Robbins had two children with his wife, Marizona Baldwin Robbins: a son named Ronny Robbins and a daughter named Janet Robbins. Ronny followed in his father’s footsteps and became a country music singer and songwriter.