David "Stringbean" Akeman
(1916-1973)

Banjo player – David "Stringbean" Akeman was born in Annville (Census-designated place in Jackson County, Kentucky) on June 17th, 1916 and died in Ridgetop (Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America) on November 10th, 1973 at the age of 57. Today David "Stringbean" Akeman would be 107 years old.

Age

how old was David "Stringbean" Akeman when he died?

David "Stringbean" Akeman died in 1973 at the age of 57.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 17th, 1916 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Annville Census-designated place in Jackson County, Kentucky
Death Date	November 10th, 1973 (Saturday)
Death place	Ridgetop Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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David "Stringbean" Akeman

Birthday

When was David "Stringbean" Akeman born?

David "Stringbean" Akeman was born on June 17th, 1916.

Death

When did David "Stringbean" Akeman die?

David "Stringbean" Akeman died on November 10th, 1973 at the age of 57 in Ridgetop (Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America). Today David "Stringbean" Akeman would be 107 years old.