Akeman began playing at local dances and gained a reputation as a musician, but the income was not enough to live on. He joined the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, building …

David Akeman, the country musician known as "Stringbean," was a legend at the Grand Ole Opry and one of the stars of television's Hee Haw (1969). Along with his long-time partner and Hee …

Nov 10, 2023 · The death of Stringbean Akeman ushered in a colossal, almost industry-wide shift in the country music world. The violent killings changed how the people making country music …

Nov 10, 2023 · On the chilled morning of Nov. 11, 1973, Stringbean Akeman, 57, and his wife, Estelle, 59, were found murdered on their Goodlettsville property, out in the country. The …

Aug 24, 2025 · David “Stringbean” Akeman was more than just a musician—he was a living embodiment of old-time country charm. Known for his tall, lanky frame, bib overalls, and …

Country performer David “Stringbean” Akeman comments on his career.

Nov 10, 2023 · Stringbean Was A Country Music Superstar In His Time David “Stringbean” Akeman was a man of many talents. He was a comedian, songwriter, singer, and baseball …

To millions of country music fans, David Akeman AKA as Stringbean, was one of the comedy powerhouses of the Grand Ole Opry and television's Hee Haw, of which he was one of the …

Stringbean - Good Old Mountain Dew (Country Banjo Greats) David Akeman (June 17, 1916 – November 10, 1973), better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American country …

He is credited with reviving interest in the banjo in bluegrass and country music. He made his first banjo from a shoebox and string, and later went on to play with Bill Monroe's Band. Uncle …