David Allan Coe, Outlaw Country Legend Behind ‘Take This Job and Shove It,’ Dies at 86

Outlaw country music legend David Allan Coe died Wednesday at the age of 86.

“David was a Country Music treasure and loved his fans,” a representative said, according to People.

“Most importantly, he was a true outlaw and A great singer, songwriter, and performer,” the representative said.

No cause of death was announced.

Coe was known for a handful of hits, including “You Never Even Called Me by My Name,” which was a country Top 10 song written by Steve Goodman and John Prine.

He was also famous for his outlaw persona that followed years in prison when he was a young man.

“I did it,” he said in a 1993 interview. “I was singing that stuff for years. I was living it for years. Willie, Waylon [Jennings] — they just got more famous. I was the original outlaw.”

Coe also wrote songs others made famous. In 1973, Tanya Tucker