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Buck OwensAmerican musician, singer and guitarist
Date of Birth: 12.08.1929
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Buck Owens
- Rise to Fame
- International Success and Legacy
- Later Years and Achievements
- Final Years and Legacy
Biography of Buck Owens
Early Life and CareerBuck Owens, born Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., was an American musician, singer, and guitarist. He was born on a farm in Texas in 1929 and attended Garland Elementary School. In 1937, his family moved to Arizona. In the 1940s, Owens worked as a truck driver, and in the 1950s, he settled with his family in Bakersfield, California. He then began his musical career as a guitarist recording for Capitol Records in Hollywood.
Rise to Fame
Owens initially struggled to find success, but in the late 1950s, his song "Second Fiddle" became a hit on the country chart. This was followed by the success of his songs "Under Your Spell Again" and "Above and Beyond." In the 1960s, Owens became a prominent figure in country music, with numerous chart-topping hits and a significant influence on other musicians.
International Success and Legacy
Owens' music inspired many artists, including The Beatles, with Ringo Starr recording a cover of his song "Act Naturally." In 1966, Owens released the highly successful album "Carnegie Hall Concert," and Ray Charles covered his songs "Crying Time" and "Together Again," both becoming hits. Owens and his band, the Buckaroos, also toured Japan in 1967 and released the album "Buck Owens and His Buckaroos in Japan," his first recorded outside the United States.
Later Years and Achievements
In 1968, Owens performed at the White House for the President. Throughout the 1970s, he continued to release albums and perform live. However, tragedy struck in 1974 when his close friend and guitarist, Don Rich, died. This loss deeply affected Owens and impacted his music. In the 1980s, Owens focused on commercial ventures but gradually regained his musical balance.
Final Years and Legacy
In 1989, Owens collaborated with Ringo Starr on a version of "Act Naturally," accompanied by a popular music video. Owens' music remained popular, and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. On March 25, 2006, Owens passed away in his sleep from heart failure, shortly after performing at his club, Crystal Palace, in Bakersfield. Despite his health struggles, Owens had overcome cancer in the 1990s. He left behind three sons and a lasting musical legacy.
