Outlaw country music legend David Allen Coe dead at 86

Outlaw state euphony fable and pioneer songwriter David Allan Coe has died. He was 86.

Coe died successful an intensive attraction portion astatine astir 5 p.m. connected Wednesday, his typical confirmed to nan Music Universe.

“David is simply a philharmonic treasure,” nan typical said. “Even successful his years of declining health, David appreciated each of nan fans.”

Outlaw state euphony fable and pioneer songwriter David Allan Coe has died astatine nan property of 86. Michael Ochs Archives

A origin of decease has not yet been confirmed.

The “Longhaired Redneck” singer’s wellness had been successful diminution successful caller years. In 2021, Coe was hospitalized during a conflict pinch COVID. He antecedently underwent knee replacement room successful 2019.

Coe leaves down his woman Kimberly Hastings Coe, boy Tyler Mahan Coe and girl Tanya Coe.

Despite ne'er breaking done connected mainstream radio, Coe became a pillar of nan outlaw state activity aft arriving successful Nashville from Ohio successful 1967, releasing 42 workplace albums complete a profession spanning astir six decades.

Coe died successful an intensive attraction portion astatine astir 5 p.m. connected Wednesday. WireImage

This is simply a processing story