| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 30, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 30, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/david-allan-coe-dies-age-86-country-singer/ |
Article Preview
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class
anthem "Take This Job and Shove It" and had hits with "You Never Even Called Me
By My Name" and "The Ride" among others, has died, a representative for Coe
confirmed to CBS News. He was 86.
Coe died in a hospital around 5 p....