Boxcar Willie
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Lecil Travis Martin (September 1, 1931 – April 12, 1999), whose stage name was Boxcar Willie, was an American country music singer-songwriter, who sang in the "old-time hobo" music style, complete with overalls, and a floppy hat.[2] "Boxcar Willie" was originally a character in a ballad he wrote, but he later adopted it as his own stage name.[3] His early musical career was parallel to service as an enlisted flight engineer in the United States Air Force.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lecil Travis Martin |
Also known as | Boxcar Willie |
Born | (1931-09-01)September 1, 1931 Ovilla, Texas, U.S. |
Died | April 12, 1999(1999-04-12) (aged 67) Branson, Missouri, U.S. |
Genres | Country, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, train whistle |
Website | www.boxcarwillie.com |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1949–1976 |
Rank | Master sergeant E7[1] |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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