David "Stringbean" Akeman, born on this day in 1915 in Annville, Kentucky. | Dust-to-Digital

“Run Little Rabbit Run” – Stringbean (David Akeman) released in 1959. Stringbean’s exaggerated delivery and banjo style made songs like this a staple of early country radio and later TV, especially the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw. Stringbean was known for mixing comedy with traditional mountain music, and this song fits perfectly into that legacy—simple, catchy, and made to entertain live audiences. #CountryHits #country #countrymusic #countrymusicfans #countrylife #bringbackolecountrymusic | Bri

Remembering David "Stringbean" Akeman, born on June 17, 1915. He was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, actor and semiprofessional baseball player best known for his role as a main cast member on the hit television show, Hee Haw, and as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Akeman was well-known for his "old-fashioned" banjo-picking style, careful mix of comedy and music, and his memorable stage wardrobe (which consisted of a long nightshirt tucked into a pair of short blue jeans belte