Buck Owens

Actor · 1929–2006 · Sherman, Texas, USA

Biography

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".

Acted in 9

2000s

2007
Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX
vocals, guitar
2002
ChalkZone
TV · 4 Seasons · Animation · Action
67
2001
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 2
lead vocals, acoustic guitar
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 1
lead vocals
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 3
Movie
Austin City Limits: Country
TV

1980s

1980
Murder Can Hurt You!
Sheriff Tim MacSkye

1970s

1970
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos: Live in Oslo
Movie

1960s

1969
From Nashville With Music
Movie

Produced 4

2000s

2001
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 1
Producer
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 3
Producer
The Buck Owens Ranch Show, Vol. 2
Producer
2000
South of Heaven, West of Hell
Executive Producer
33

Appearances16

2000s

2006
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland
Self
2005
Dwight Yoakam - Live from Austin TX
himself
Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4
Self
2001
Buck Owens: Acting Naturally
Self