Buck Owens

Buck Owens was an American country singer-songwriter and bandleader closely associated with the Bakersfield sound, a twangy, electric-oriented alternative to Nashville production. He led the Buckaroos, often featuring the guitar and harmony work of Don Rich, and his music emphasized crisp Telecaster guitar tones, driving rhythms, and concise, danceable arrangements rooted in honky-tonk and early rock influences. Owens was also a visible presence on country television programs in the 1960s and 1970s.