Lee Hazelwood died today
Hazlewood was most famous for writing the 1960s Nancy Sinatra hit, “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”. He also wrote “Houston,” a hit recorded by Dean Martin. However, his own output also achieved a cult status in the underground rock scene, with songs covered by artists such as Lydia Lunch, Primal Scream, Einst?rzende Neubauten, Nick Cave, Anita Lane, Megadeth, and Boyd Rice.