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Uncle Dave Macon

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American musician (1870-1952)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1870 to 1952 · aged 81
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David Harrison Macon, known professionally as Uncle Dave Macon, was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian.

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Monument composed of bricks from Macon's birthplaceMonument composed of bricks from Macon's birthplaceUncle Dave Macon display at the Museum of AppalachiaUncle Dave Macon display at the Museum of AppalachiaThe Uncle Dave Macon House.The Uncle Dave Macon House.Uncle Dave Macon BridgeUncle Dave Macon BridgeA record label of Uncle Dave Macon's The Bible's True, published by Vocalion RecordsA record label of Uncle Dave Macon's The Bible's True, published by Vocalion Records

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About this person

David Harrison Macon, known professionally as Uncle Dave Macon, was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Known as "The Dixie Dewdrop", Macon was known for his chin whiskers, plug hat, gold teeth, and gates-ajar collar; he gained regional fame as a vaudeville performer in the early 1920s before becoming the first star of the Grand Ole Opry in the latter half of the decade.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1952 · aged 81
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6 languages

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