David Allan Coe, a legendary name in the country music genre and best known for songs such as ‘You Never Even Called Me by My Name’ and ‘Take This Job and Shove It’, has passed away. He was 86 years old when he died.A report from Rolling Stone confirmed his death at around 5:08pm on Wednesday. He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the time, although the cause of death has not yet been made public. His representative also stated in the report, “David is a musical treasure. Even in the years when his health was failing, David cherished all his fans.” His wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, also released a statement saying: “One of the finest singers, songwriters and performers of our time [and] never to be forgotten.“
Everything you need to know about David Allen Coe
David Allen Coe was born on September 9, 1939 in Akron, Ohio. He is known as one of the most famous, controversial and popular names in the country music genre. Coe was considered a pioneer and was known for his contribution to the illegal movement of the 1970s.From a young age, Coe had a troubled upbringing. At the age of 9, he was sent to a reform school, and for the next two decades, he was in various prisons. His music career began around 1967 after his official release. After that, he officially moved to Nashville to pursue country music.After many unsuccessful attempts at fame, his song ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ gained a lot of attention and reached number one on many music charts. It also earned her only Grammy nomination to date.Over the years, he was known for using offensive and often racist terms in his songs, which made him a controversial figure in the industry. Some of his most popular songs include ‘Longhaired Redneck’, ‘The Ride’, ‘Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile’ and ‘She Used to Love Me a Lot’ to name a few.
