David "Stringbean" Akeman, born on this day in 1915 in Annville, Kentucky. | Dust-to-Digital

June 17, 1915 David "Stringbean" Akeman is born in Annville, Kentucky. As a banjo player, he joined Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. But he is better known as a comedian, noted for a striped shirt and pants that seem belted at his thighs. Stringbean's banjo style was rooted in old-time clawhammer technique. He used a drop-thumb style, striking the strings with his thumb and picking up with his index and middle fingers. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in the 1940s, remaining a member until he was murd

“Run Little Rabbit Run” – Stringbean (David Akeman) released in 1959. Stringbean’s exaggerated delivery and banjo style made songs like this a staple of early country radio and later TV, especially the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw. Stringbean was known for mixing comedy with traditional mountain music, and this song fits perfectly into that legacy—simple, catchy, and made to entertain live audiences. #CountryHits #country #countrymusic #countrymusicfans #countrylife #bringbackolecountrymusic | Bri

Happy belated Birthday to one of the best Banjo Players and Humorist there was... Stringbean. We lost String in a tragic murder in 1973 that rocked Nashville. String would have turned 107 yesterday. String & Grandpa Jones - Little Liza Jane | The Sunday Morning Gospel Show

Remembering David "Stringbean" Akeman, born on June 17, 1915. He was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, actor and semiprofessional baseball player best known for his role as a main cast member on the hit television show, Hee Haw, and as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Akeman was well-known for his "old-fashioned" banjo-picking style, careful mix of comedy and music, and his memorable stage wardrobe (which consisted of a long nightshirt tucked into a pair of short blue jeans belte