In San Jose, California, Martin attended a talent show as "Boxcar Willie" and performed under that nickname for the first time. He won first place and a $150 prize. That was his part-time …

Boxcar Willie - Wabash Cannonball (live) Boxcar Willie, born as Lecil Travis Martin (September 1, 1931 -- April 12, 1999) was an American country music singer, who sang in the "old-time...

Nov 3, 2020 · Boxcar Willie went from a character in a train song to one of the most beloved personas and gifted vocalists in country music history.

Apr 12, 1999 · Read Boxcar Willie's bio and find out more about Boxcar Willie's songs, albums, and chart history. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love.

Boxcar Willie enjoyed his time in the spotlight, becoming a regular on the television show Hee Haw in 1982 and turning out albums as fast as he could make them. "Bad News" became his …

Oct 13, 1999 · Beloved entertainer and railroad-loving hobo Lecil Travis Martin, better known to his fans around the world as country singer BoxCar Willie, passed away on Monday, April 12, …

Dec 5, 2006 · Explore the life of Boxcar Willie, born Lecil Travis Martin, from his humble beginnings in Texas to his rise as a country music icon. Discover his unique hobo persona, …

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,...

As Boxcar Willie, Martin took on the persona of an affable hobo, traveling the railways, singing a song. His costume consisted of scuffed shoes, a worn-out hat, patched overalls, and a scruffy …

Known for his chin whiskers, plug hat, gold teeth, and gates-ajar collar, he gained regional fame as a vaudeville performer in the early 1920s before becoming the first star of the Grand Ole …