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Also Known As Martin David Robinson
Born September 26, 1925 • near Glendale • Arizona
Died December 8, 1982 (aged 57) • Nashville • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1960)
Role In World War II

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Marty Robbins stands at a microphone playing guitar and singing on stage with band members at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1950s.
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