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Akeman, Stringbean

(17 June 1914–10 November 1973)

Colin Escott

https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1803174

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Akeman, Stringbean (17 June 1914–10 November 1973), banjo player and comedian, was born David Akeman in Annville, Kentucky, the son of James Akeman and Alice (maiden name unknown). Situated halfway between Corbin and Richmond, Annville was part of a region that produced several other notable banjoists, such as ...

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date: 08 March 2021

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