David Allan Coe Concert History

David Allan Coe (September 6, 1939 – April 29, 2026) was a singer-songwriter who became one of the central figures of the outlaw country music genre. During his youth and young adulthood, he spent time in several reform schools and correctional facilities, notably the Ohio Penitentiary where he corresponded with Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who encouraged him to begin writing his songs. In 1970, Coe released his debut album "Penitentiary Blues", which was allegedly written while serving time in prison. While generally considered a blues album, his future works would shift toward country, and he'd eventually become known as a forerunner of the outlaw country music scene. David Allan Coe passed away on April 29, 2026 in an intensive care unit.

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David Allan Coe
May 16, 2014
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Farm Aid I
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Farm Aid I on Sep 22, 1985 [144-small]

Farm Aid I
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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David Allan Coe on May 16, 2014 [257-small]

David Allan Coe
May 16, 2014
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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David Allan Coe / Northern Traditionz on Aug 17, 2016 [289-small]

David Allan Coe / Northern Traditionz
Aug 17, 2016
 Chico, California, United States
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David Allan Coe on Dec 2, 2015 [981-small]

David Allan Coe
Dec 2, 2015
 Chico, California, United States
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David Allan Coe on Dec 2, 2015 [976-small]

David Allan Coe
Dec 2, 2015
 Chico, California, United States
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david allen coe on Dec 2, 1988 [655-small]

david allen coe
Dec 2, 1988
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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David Allan Coe on Jul 15, 2016 [473-small]

David Allan Coe
Jul 15, 2016
 Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
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David Allan Coe on Jan 20, 1985 [893-small]

David Allan Coe
Jan 20, 1985
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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