US EditionDavid Allan Coe, Who Wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and Other Country Hits, Dies at 86
Rolling Stone confirmed the death of the outlaw country singer-songwriter, who was in intensive care and had been in declining health for years.
- Rolling Stone confirmed Wednesday that David Allan Coe, a central figure in the Outlaw movement of country music, has died at 86.
- Born in Akron, Ohio, Coe began his career in 1960s Nashville writing for established artists before signing with Columbia Records in 1974 for his debut album The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy.
- Collaborations brought major hits: Tanya Tucker's 1973 chart-topper "Would You Lay With " and Johnny Paycheck's 1977 version of "Take This Job and Shove It."
- Legal troubles emerged in 2015 when Coe pleaded guilty to impeding tax laws, resulting in three years of probation and nearly $1 million in payments to the IRS.
- Rolling Stone reported Coe was "wildly eccentric" throughout his life, while his representative told The Music Universe he had been in "declining health," stating, "David appreciated all of the fans.
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David Allan Coe Dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem "Take This Job and Shove It" and had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others, has died. He was 86. Coe's wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling...
David Allan Coe passes away at 86
The world of country music mourns the loss of David Allan Coe, an irrepressible icon whose unforgettable song 'You Never Even Called Me by My Name' has resonated with fans for decades. Coe, who pushed boundaries in the 'outlaw country' movement, passed away at 86 following a life marked by both ...
David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86.
Country singer behind ‘You Never Even Called Me By Name,’ other hits dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86.
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