Buck Owens

    Buck Owens

    August 12, 1929 (95 years old) in Sherman, Texas, USA

    Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), known professionally as Buck Owens, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and band leader. He was the lead singer for Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, which had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart. He pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound, named in honor of Bakersfield, California, Owens's adopted home and the city from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call "American music".

    Known For

    Hee HawHee Haw
    ChalkZoneChalkZone
    The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
    Kraft Music HallKraft Music Hall
    The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

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