In the 1970s, Marty Robbins became an unofficial spokesman for El Paso, thanks to his timeless ballad “El Paso.” The city embraced him as one of its own, using his name and song to boost tourism and civic pride. Robbins often returned for performances and promotional appearances, linking his cowboy image to the city’s Old West mystique. His storytelling helped put El Paso on the cultural map, turning a border town into a romantic symbol of the Southwest. Follow @lonestarbeer another Texas legend

We thought we’d share “El Paso” today in honor of the late Country music legend Marty Robbins, born September 26, 1925 in Glendale Arizona. Along with “ A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)’, “El Paso” was a signature tune tune for Marty, who wrote both songs and countless others. Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead and ELVIS PRESLEY were among those that covered Marty’s songs. A Navy veteran of World War 2, Marty returned home to the Phoenix area and quickly established himself as a radio and T