Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame best known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” died Monday morning of a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83 years old.
Daniels’ death was confirmed by his publicist, Don Murry Grubbs. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, and his son Charlie Daniels Jr.
By the time the Charlie Daniels Band topped the charts with “Devil” in 1979, the instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had established a remarkable and multifaceted career in Music City. As a session musician, he played on three of Bob Dylan’s albums, including the groundbreaking “Nashville Skyline,” as well as recordings for Ringo Starr and Leonard Cohen.
In 1974, he released the first “Volunteer Jam”, a star concert that has continued for almost 50 years. Daniels joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and was included in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame best known for “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” died Monday morning of a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83 years old.
Daniels’ death was confirmed by his publicist, Don Murry Grubbs. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, and his son Charlie Daniels Jr.
By the time the Charlie Daniels Band topped the charts with “Devil” in 1979, the instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had established a remarkable and multifaceted career in Music City. As a session musician, he played on three of Bob Dylan’s albums, including the groundbreaking “Nashville Skyline,” as well as recordings for Ringo Starr and Leonard Cohen.
In 1974, he released the first “Volunteer Jam”, a star concert that has continued for almost 50 years. Daniels joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and was included in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
This is a developing story.
