David Olney

Folk Singer

Birthday March 23, 1948

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Rhode Island

DEATH DATE Jan 18, 2020 (71)

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About

Folk singer who released over 20 solo albums between 1986 and 2018. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but joined Simpson, Bland Simpson's band, before he could finish.

Trivia

He formed a band called The X-Rays after moving to Nashville in 1973.

Family Life

He grew up with an older brother.

Associated With

His songs were covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Laurie Lewis, and Steve Earle.