Remembering the legendary Marty Robbins December 8, 1982 Today we look back on the life and legacy of one of country music’s true legends, Marty Robbins, who passed away on December 8, 1982. Few artists ever blended storytelling, heart, and musicianship the way he did. From El Paso to Big Iron, Robbins gave us songs that painted vivid pictures of the West, love, adventure and heartbreak. His voice carried the spirit of a different time and continues to inspire listeners and artists across genera

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Remembering Marty Robbins September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982 Martin David Robinson was one of the most versatile entertainers of our time. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but he was equally talented in many other pursuits. Marty was a successful recording artist, stage performer, actor, author, songwriter, and stock car racer. He recorded country, western, rockabilly, Hawaiian music, gospel, and pop. His signature song "El Paso", taken from his album Gunfighter Ballads an