Charlie Daniels, a musical force who melded country music and southern rock, showcasing his blistering fiddle skills on hits like „The Devil Went Down to Georgia,“ …
Charlie Daniels, a musical force who melded country music and southern rock, showcasing his blistering fiddle skills on hits like „The Devil Went Down to Georgia,“ died Monday. He was 83 years old.
The Country Music Hall of Fame musician died following a hemorrhagic stroke in Tennessee, a statement on his website said.
Originally a session musician who worked with icons including Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and Leonard Cohen, Daniels made his name as leader of the Charlie Daniels Band, a country-rock group that hosted the Volunteer Jam annual music festival.
