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David 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, Outlaw Country Legend Behind 'Take This Job and Shove It,' Dies at 86
Outlaw country music legend David Allan Coe died Wednesday at the age of 86. “David was a Country Music treasure and loved his fans,” a representative said, according to People. […] The post David Allan Coe, Outlaw Country Legend Behind 'Take This Job and Shove It,' Dies at 86 appeared first on The Western Journal.
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