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David "Stringbean" Akeman
American musician (1915–1973)
David "Stringbean" Akeman | |
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| Birth name | David Akeman |
| Also known as | Stringbean |
| Born | (1915-06-17)June 17, 1915 Annville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 1973(1973-11-10) (aged 58) Ridgetop, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Old-time, bluegrass, country, comedy |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, comedian, baseball player |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo, vocals |
| Years active | 1927–1973 |
| Website | http://davidakeman.com/ |
Musical artist
David Akeman (June 17, 1915[1] – November 10, 1973)[2] better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, and semiprofessional baseball player[3] best known for his role as a main cast member on the hit television show Hee Haw and as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Akeman was well known for his "old-fashioned" banjo-picking style, careful mix of comedy and music, and his memorable stage wardrobe (w