David Allan Coe dies at 86 after outlaw life including death row claim and groundbreaking all girl band

The outlaw story includes a startling death row claim

Country outlaw legend David Allan Coe has died at 86, leaving behind a rebellious persona, prison-fueled storytelling, and a career that reshaped country music. Known for hits like “Take This Job and Shove It,” Coe also became part of controversy with a death-row claim and helped pioneer an all-girl backup band. He died after a period of declining health.