Dave Macon

Dave Macon (born Oct. 7, 1870, Smart Station, Warren county, Tenn., U.S.—died March 22, 1952, Readyville, Tenn.) was a U.S. country music singer and banjo player. He grew up in Nashville, where his parents ran a hotel that catered to traveling performers. He was in the mule business for 20 years; after the trucking industry put him out of business, he became a professional musician. Performing as Uncle Dave Macon, he entertained audiences with his...