Merle Travis Death
Merle passed away on October 20, 1983 at the age of 65.
When did Merle Travis die?
October 20, 1983How old was Merle Travis when died?
65
Merle Travis Birthday and Date of Death
Merle Travis was born on November 29, 1917 and died on October 20, 1983. Merle was 65 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 29, 1917
Date of Death: October 20, 1983
Age at Death: 65
Merle Travis - Biography
Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and western singer, songwriter and musician born in Rosewood, Kentucky. His lyrics often discussed the life and exploitation of coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons", "Re-Enlistment Blues" and "Dark as a Dungeon". However, it is his masterly guitar playing and his interpretations of the rich musical traditions of his native Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for which he is best known today. "Travis picking", a syncopated style of fingerpicking, is named after him. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977.
