Five Quick Facts – Buck Owens

Buck Owens

Today’s Country Legend was born August 12, on a farm in Sherman, Texas,

Became proficient on guitar, mandolin, horns, and drums

became a truck driver, where he first experienced and was impressed by the town of Bakersfield.

died in his sleep of an apparent heart attack at his ranch just north of Bakersfield only hours after performing at his club the Crystal Palace.

was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996.

Today Country Legend is Buck Owens

 

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