1952 in Country Music - Deaths

Deaths

  • March 22 — Uncle Dave Macon, 81, country music pioneer; comedian and banjo player; the first major star of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • May 4 - J.L. "Joe" Frank, 52, music executive.
  • December 4 - Rabon Delmore, 36, one half of the old-time harmony duo Delmore Brothers.

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