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Outlaw Country Icon David Allan Coe Dies at 86
30 Apr
Summary
- Outlaw country music pioneer David Allan Coe passed away at 86.
- He released 42 studio albums over nearly six decades.
- Coe is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Outlaw country music pioneer David Allan Coe, renowned for his 'Longhaired Redneck' persona, has died at the age of 86. His representative confirmed his passing on Wednesday.
Coe, who arrived in Nashville in 1967, became a significant figure in the outlaw country movement. His career spanned nearly six decades, during which he released an impressive 42 studio albums.
While he never achieved widespread mainstream radio play, Coe maintained a dedicated fanbase throughout his career. His health had reportedly been declining in recent years, with a previous hospitalization for COVID-19 in 2021.
David Allan Coe is survived by his wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, his son Tyler Mahan Coe, and his daughter Tanya Coe.
