Buck Owens

Buck Owens

Birth : 1929-08-12, Sherman, Texas, USA

Death : 2006-03-25

History

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".

Profile

Buck Owens

Movies

The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 2
Producer
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 1
Producer
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 3
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 3
Producer
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 2
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
The Buck Owens Ranch Show: Vol. 1
The Buck Owens Ranch Show was a nationally syndicated half-hour TV series that ran from 1966-1972. Four times a year Buck and the Buckaroos would travel to Oklahoma City's WKY-TV studios to film a dozen or more shows that would then be broadcast weekly. The show featured Buck Owens in his prime and showcased the famous "Bakersfield Sound."
Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX
This man from Sherman, Texas probably best-known as the wide-grinning rube on Hee Haw for so many years started a country music revolution. Or more accurately, a counter-revolution. It was called the Bakersfield Sound, He and fellow revolutionary Merle Haggard were cranking out raw, hard-driving honky-tonk music that stood the country-pop coming out of Nashville on its head. When Buck Owens and the Buckaroos would launch into I ve got a tiger by the tails, it s plain to see...! the packed crowds would be on their feet and headed for the dance floor.
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland
Self
In the spirit of the old west variety shows, Vaughn played host to the ensemble of comedians and performed improvisational sketches with surprise celebrity and musical guests. The film chronicles the journey of Vaughn and the comedians as travel over 6,000 miles and perform 30 shows in 30 consecutive nights in cities across the nation.
Dwight Yoakum: Live from Austin TX
Himself
Dwight Yoakam rocked the house in his 1988 performance on Austin City Limits. This video includes songs that were not included in the original TV broadcast. From the "Streets Of Bakersfield" to "Buenos Noches From A Lonely Room" with some "Guitars, Cadillacs" and more, this is the classic Dwight Yaokam live performance that he has become famous for.
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 4
himself
Music City News was founded in 1963, by country music singer Faron Young. In 1967, the publication began to confer annual awards; in 1978, it began televising them, with the inclusion of artist performances. These awards were not decided by a secretive committee or by an "association," but by fan nominations. Each installment of the Country Legends Live series highlights performances from particular annual awards shows. Country Legends Live, Vol. 4 offers a "best of" the 1984, 1985 and 1986 Music City News Awards Shows. Featured artists in this installment include Hank Williams, Jr., Reba McEntire, Johnny Cash, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Van Shelton, Kathy Mattea, K.T. Oslin, the Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers, Highway 101, The Forester Sisters, Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless and Ronnie Milsap.
Buck Owens: Acting Naturally
Self
Story of the singer who came out of the Texas dustbowl to become the king of Honky Tonk. With his Fender Telecaster guitar, no-nonsense style, and lush sound, Owens started a revolution in country music that produced such hits as "Act Naturally" and "Together Again". Despite the loss of his best friend and lead guitarist Don Rich to a motorcycle accident, Buck persevered and is now in his sixth decade of performing.
For All Mankind
Self (voice) (archive audio)
A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.
Murder Can Hurt You!
Sheriff Tim MacSkye
A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.
Buck Owens and The Buckaroos: Live in Oslo
Combining 1969 and 1970 performaces in Oslo, Norway, Buck and The Buckaroos dazzle and shine on the classics. Great footage of Country Music legends in their prime.
From Nashville With Music
From Nashville With Music is another slim plot that gives an excuse for Nashville country stars to perform. The stars are Leo G. Carroll, Marilyn Maxwell, Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Marty Robbins (singing "El Paso"), Buddy Allen, Bill Anderson, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Cousin Jody, Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens, Charley Pride, Susan Raye, Carl Smith, Wynn Stewart and Tammy Wynette. (from http://archive.tennessean.com/article/20070511/SPECIAL0907/705110501/1969-Movie-From-Nashville-Music)
Country Music on Broadway
Self
A country music show comes to Broadway with the only big screen appearance of the legendary Hank Williams.
Pals of the Prairie
Buck
Two cowboys get involved with a pretty ranch owner, her crooked fiancé and a robbery.