David “Stringbean” Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee home in November of 1973.
My guest this week is Professor Taylor Hagood, author of “Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend”. He walks us through the fascinating life of this unique musician, the murders that left the nation reeling, and the investigation that led police to the killers.
The author’s website: https://www.taylorhagood.com/
Hi, I’ve been listening to your podcast for several years. I haven’t listened in a bit over a month, and when I came to the site today to catch up, I found several of this summer’s podcasts are listed as deleted or no longer available. Has something changed? I look forward to hearing from you.
So sorry – I’m in the process of changing hosting platforms and I have to update old episodes with new links. Updating this one right now!