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The Premier International Online Directory of Musicians & Entertainers   music minder Search For:    In Table: Albums Birthdates Businesses Entertainers Hits Lyrics Memorials On This Day   Home Entertainers Businesses About Contact Albums Birthdates Hits Instruments Lyrics Memorials On This Day Home > Entertainers Menu > Entertainers Location Menu > Entertainers List > Merle Travis > Summary « List Summary Biography Works Photos Videos Links Comments MERLE TRAVIS   Merle Travis and his guitar playing style was developed out of a native tradition of finger-picking in Western Kentucky. SUMMARY   Full Name: Merle Robert Travis     Description: Vocalist, USA Known For: Composer of the song - "Sixteen Tons"   Instruments: Voice, Guitar Music Styles: Country   Location: OK, United States of America   Web Site: http://ofgc.bizland.com/merle_travis.htm   Date Born: 29th November 1917 Location Born: Rosewood, Kentucky, United States of America   Date Died: 20th October 1983 Location Died: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States of America Cause Of Death: Heart Failure   Summary: His lyrics often discussed the exploitation of coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons".   Photo Comments: The above image is a publicity shot and most probably belongs to the author or the recording company.   © Music Minder All rights reserved: Prosecution rights will be exercised for any breaches of copyright.