Uncle Dave Macon

Country Singer

Birthday October 7, 1870

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Mar 22, 1952 (81)

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About

Country singer and banjo player known for his vaudeville performances and comedic look that included gold teeth, chin whiskers, and a plug hat.

Before Fame

He learned to play the banjo in 1885 from a circus comedian. He later entertained people at a freight line he opened called The Macon Midway Mule and Mitchell Wagon Transportation Company.

Trivia

He was the first star of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1920s.

Family Life

He married Matilda Richardson in 1889 and together they raised six sons.

Associated With

He appeared with Roy Acuff in the Republic Pictures film, Grand Ole Opry, in 1940.