Uncle Dave Macon
(1870-1952)
American musician
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Uncle Dave Macon (October 7, 1870 – March 22, 1952), born David Harrison Macon—also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop"—was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. 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.
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7 October 1870 Smartt Station, Tennessee, USA
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| Died |
22 March 1952 (aged 81) Murfreesboro, Tennessee US
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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