Buck Owens
USA
Born: 12 August 1929
Died: 25 March 2006
Years Active: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90
Genres: Country
Styles: Traditional Country, Honky Tonk, Bakersfield Sound
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Buck Owens, along with Merle Haggard, was the leader of the Bakersfield sound, a twangy, electricified, rock-influenced interpretation of hardcore honky tonk that emerged in the '60s. Owens was the first bona fide country star to emerge from Bakersfield, scoring a total of 15 consecutive number one hits in the mid-'60s. In the process, he provided an edgy alternative to the string-laden country-pop that was being produced during the '60s. Later in his career, his musical impact was forgotten by some as he became a television personality through...
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