Roy Acuff
Name: Roy Acuff Age: 89 Location of Death: Maynardville, Tenn Cause of Death: Heart Attack Date of Death: 23 November 1992 Occupation: Fiddle, vocals Band: Solo Artist |
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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS
King of country music' Roy Acuff dies at age 89
Gentleman showman star of Grand Ole Opry 54 years
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Roy Acuff was a gentleman showman and flamboyant patriarch who earned the title "the king of country music" during 54 years of zesty singing and fiddling on the Grand Ole Opry. Acuff, known for such twangy tunes as "Wabash Cannonball" and "The Great Speckled Bird," died at Baptist Hospital early Monday of congestive heart failure. He was 89. Acuff was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery hours after he died. A memorial service will be held later in Nashville, according to Opry officials who said the quick burial was done at the family's request. Before Acuff entered the hospital Oct. 30, he sang on the Opry just about every weekend with characteristic, full-throated verve.
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