"David Allan Coe was a contentious, controversial cult artist who released two 'X-Rated' albums, which he later denounced, stating, 'Those were meant to be sung around the campfire for bikers, and I still don't sing those songs in concert.'"
"Coe's song 'Take This Job and Shove It' became a massive hit for Johnny Paycheck in 1977 and was later adapted into a movie in which Coe appeared."
David Allan Coe, a notable country singer and songwriter, died at the age of 86. His wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, expressed her deep affection for him. Born in Akron, Ohio, Coe's early life included time in prison, where he began writing songs. He released his debut album, Penitentiary Blues, in 1970 and achieved success with hits like 'Take This Job and Shove It.' Despite his popularity, Coe was a controversial figure, known for his X-rated albums that contained offensive lyrics, which he later disavowed.
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