The day renegade country icon David Allan Coe rolled into South Georgia

In case you wanna catch outlaw country icon David Allan Coe live but have never made the leap, a detailed review along with exclusive photos and videos is certain to provide the ultimate pre-show guide for the “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” troubadour. Seen in the accompanying still resembling a crusty marauder straight out of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” the long-haired, bearded singer-songwriter is pictured on “Hello in There.” Featuring the John Prine-penned title cut, Coe’s 22nd studio album was distributed on September 26, 1983, by Columbia Records. “Hello in There” sold moderately well, charting at No. 38 C&W on Billboard. Sole single “Crazy Old Soldier,” composed by Paul Kennerley and Troy Seals, failed to connect with listeners, stalling at No. 85 C&W. One year later Ray Charles recruited Johnny Cash for a winning duet on the No.1 C&W “Friendship” album. Photography by Mark Tucker / Sony Music Entertainment / Rockers.de

David Allan Coe nimbly rode through South Georgia on June 19, 2010, delivering a solid set packed with songs showcasing classic outlaw country music. One of the best country songwriters unleashed in the latter part of the 20th century, Coe continues to perform up to a hundred dates annually. In case you’ve considered seeing the “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” song stylist live in person but have never made the leap, the detailed review below provides the ultimate pre-show guide.

With his strong, baritone voice, Coe remained seated throughout the 75-minute show, the only factor underscoring his septuagenarian status. And Coe was unafraid to casually reveal that he was 70-years-old.

The outlaw’s appearance is unquestionably attention-getting. He wears a long, possibly three-foot golden-haired wig juxtaposed with a salt and pepper beard, braided into two beaded strands that go just past his belt buckle. A roadie is tasked with pulling the wig away from Coe’s guitar and face several times because of the wind. It is unintentionally hilarious.

Rose-colored glasses never leave his eyes, likely due to stage light sensitivity. Tattoos are all over the singer’s chest, arms, and hands. Dressed in all-black, a “David Allan Coe” emblem is visible on his left breast pocket — part of a…