Buck Owens

USA, 1951–2006

American singer and bandleader (1929-2006) who built the Bakersfield sound in California against Nashville's strings: two Telecasters, a drum kit and no apology. Twenty-one number ones with the Buckaroos, and then sixteen years of Hee Haw, which made him famous and cost him his reputation.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Buck Owens and 0 artists Buck Owens influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Buck Owens?

• Bob Wills — Owens has named Bob Wills as his largest influence; the Bakersfield sound is western swing with the horns taken out and the guitars turned up.