David Akeman (June 17, 1915 [1] – November 10, 1973) [2] better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, and semiprofessional baseball player [3] 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.

Oct 15, 2014 · 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 killings were cause for...

Sep 9, 2020 · Stringbean appeared on Hee Haw until his death. The two friends and their wives became the best of friends and neighbors in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Everyone who knew Stringbean loved him. He had no ego and loved to tell jokes, play his banjo and sing. Stringbean didn’t drive, so Estell drove him around in their Cadillac.

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 Haw (1969) co-star Grandpa Jones, he was one of the …

May 30, 2018 · As for the future, Stringbean played what would be a recurring role on Hee-Haw as a scarecrow. He also appeared on the Ozark Jubilee. Still, despite that success, Stringbean and his wife didn’t care much for the spotlight.

Dec 21, 2023 · Singer, comedian and banjo player David Akeman, better known as Stringbean, made his mark as a bluegrass pioneer and star of the television show Hee Haw, and he wielded an instrument that...

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 original cast members. As a banjo player, however, his work goes back to the 1940s and a three year stint with Bill Monroe.

David Akeman (June 17, 1915[1] – November 10, 1973), better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American country music banjo player and comedy musician best known for his role on the hit television show,Hee Haw, and as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Stringbean, whose real name was David Akeman, was warmly regarded by his fellow workers and fans throughout the world. His banjo-playing style was reminiscent of Uncle Dave Macon, and he put it to use in the “Cast Banjo Songs.”

May 2, 2023 · Stringbean’s death ended a life that had spanned country music from its beginnings to the outlaw country era. Along the way, Stringbean played a foundational role in developing bluegrass music, continued through the honky tonk era, and survived the onslaught of rock ‘n’ roll.