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Controversial Country Star David Allan Coe Dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the controversial country music star known for songs like 'The Ride' and 'You Never Even Called Me By My Name,' has passed away at the age of 86. His death marks the end of a long and impactful career in country music.
30 Apr, 03:15 — 30 Apr, 04:03
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David Allan Coe, Controversial Country Star Who Sang ‘The Ride’ and ‘You Never Even Called Me By My Name,’ Dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the controversial outlaw country star best known for songs like “The Ride,” “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” and “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” has died, according to Rolling Stone. He was 86. Coe, born in 1939 in Akron, Ohio, got his start in 1960s Nashville writing for established artists. […]
By Jack Dunn
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David Allan Coe, Singer of the ‘Perfect Country and Western Song,’ Dead at 86
Unapologetic outlaw country artist was known for singing "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" and "The Ride," and writing "Take This Job and Shove It"
By Joseph Hudak
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First report: rolling-stone · 30 Apr, 03:15|Full coverage: 2 · 49m|Window: 49m
