Packy Axton

Packy Axton
Axton (left) with Don Nix and Steve Cropper in Memphis, c. 1961
Background information
Birth nameCharles Everett Axton
Born(1941-02-17)February 17, 1941
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1974(1974-01-20) (aged 32)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1959–1973
Formerly of
Relatives

Charles Everett "Packy" Axton (February 17, 1941 – January 20, 1974) was an American rhythm and blues tenor saxophone player and bandleader, who was a member of the Mar-Keys and later the Packers.

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