2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakerseld, CA 93308, Main (661) 328-7560 Ironically, the March 1965 issue of the Nashville-based fan magazineMusic City Newscarried a paid ad from Buck. Owens started recording in the mid-1950s, but gained little success until 1963 with "Act Naturally," his first No. I meant that, I still mean that. You met another and Pfft! He hired more musicians, including a drummer, a pedal steel player, and a bass player. By 1966, Buck, Merle, Tommy Collins, and Wynn Stewart,each on Capitol but each with his own style, collectively defined what was then referred to as the "Bakersfield Sound": a sharp, Telecaster-driven honky-tonk sound. Owens had abruptly retired from performing in 1980 and left "Hee Haw" altogether in 1986. Among the regulars were eldest son Buddy, who performed as "Buddy Alan," and Oregon-bred vocalist Susan Raye, who began working with Bucks shows in 1964. Keeping with the Laugh-In format, cast members of Hee Haw would act out small sketches and random joke telling. Because from the day of Dons death, I went through the pacesthings were over at that time for me. It was being viewed by both younger and older audiences as well as all ethnicities and religions. A remote-operated mannequin was draped with her cured skin and Cindy voiced the dummy from inside a hyperbaric chamber in the studio back lot for the next four seasons. The difference was that amid the cosmopolitan country of Eddy Arnold and Jim Reeves, Bucks records sounded fresh, streamlined, and modern. They told him theyd driven 700 miles, excited at the prospect of seeing Buck perform. - Send questions to Whatever happened to . Affiliate programs and Featured were Susan Raye and 1950s country star Freddie Hart, along with Tommy Collins, Sheb Wooley, and Rose and Cal Maddox of the Maddox Brothers & Rose (Buck had recorded two hit duets with Rose in 1961). He knew that Sears would market them but had no idea they would sell as well as they did until the first royalty check came. I couldnt do it by myself. "He did it out of the Nashville establishment. Here are quotes from Buck Owens website. "The very first statement, they sent me $15,000," he laughs. He spent much of his time away concentrating on his business interests, which included a Bakersfield TV station and radio stations in Bakersfield and Phoenix. Buck continued withHee Hawafter Dons death,since he only had to tape in Nashville in June and October of each year. "Ken came out of the studio in the hallway and he wasveryangry," Buck says. CBS droppedHee Hawin 1971 as the network ended a decade of rural oriented programming,but in syndication the show was more successful that it had ever been with CBS. In mid 63, with "Act Naturally" off the charts Buck recorded the follow up. Three were reissues of earlier albums, along with a new gospel album, a live album, three new Buck studio albums, and a Christmas LP. Buck saw an opportunity to expand his horizons by having the shows nationally syndicated, and at its peak,Buck Owens Ranchran in 100 markets. Buck also formed Buck Owens Enterprises, managed by his younger sister Dorothy. ", "I enjoyed theHee Hawpeople, but from 1980 on I didnt enjoy it and thought about leavin,and thought, hell, its an easy job and pays wonderful. Buck Owens has never fired a gun in anger, but he has repeatedly fired the anger in a gun. Listen to the lyrics. "The beef I had with Nashville was they thought they spoke for all country performersand that just wasnt true. Box Office (661) 328-7560 A huge void remained in Bucks life and music and in his soul. 1. That is a managers dream, to have a person that will give that much of themselves. Gunilla Hutton is an actress best known for her roles on Billie Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction .. The show was set in the fictional Kornfield Kounty, and it became an American TV institution. In June of 1960, with "Under Your Spell" a success, Buck divested himself of his holdings in Washington and returned to Bakersfield. When the performance ended, he drove to his ranch, went to bed and died in his sleep in the early morning of March 25. He was eventually coaxed out of retirement by Dwight Yoakam in 1987, after which the two recorded "Streets of Bakersfield," which led to Owens' re-signing with Capitol Records, bringing his. They never realized and I didnt either, at the time what a wonderful opportunity was presented to me to be able to make a living and pay my bills while Im learning my trade. Thats the way Ill always remember him. 1 record, "Streets of Bakersfield," with Dwight Yoakam. He loathed its politics and Music Rows tendency to minimize the contributions of West Coast artists. The Buckaroos served as the house band, and Buck was suddenly getting national exposure on a weekly basis. There was no way my sound could change very much, using the same musicians, engineers, studios, and echo, and the same singer. 6. ", Thinking back, Buck recalls these musical departures quite differently: "I got to realizing that I wanted to record, I wanted to experiment. Dusty Rhodes introduced him to a teenaged fiddler from Tumwater, Washington by the name of Donald Eugene Ulrich. But a new book reveals he privately disliked the show. As I went along it degenerated into more comedy and a lot less singin, or doin those silly little cast songs. Singer Buck Owens, the flashy rhinestone cowboy who shaped the sound of country music with hits like "Act Naturally" and brought the genre to TV on the long-running "Hee Haw," died Saturday. His biggest hit with Warners was a duet with Emmylou Harris on "Play Together Again Again," a Buck tribute that reached #11 inBillboard. To some, this may sound cynical and calculating. Ken Nelson, Capitols head of country A&R, heard something special in the guitar picking. "I was very comfortable with Andy. We put in the contract a 60-minute show, and hell, hed do two hours.". [PICTURES]. . Anybody whos been on the road any length of time had taken No-Doz or a diet pill to stay awake, but I think that even that was very much at a minimum. WHATEVER IT TAKES Despite being born in California, Riley was reliably cast in Southern-bombshell roles, playing Daisy Mae in a TV movie of Lil' Abner (1967), and Lulu McQueen in the short-lived TV series Dusty's Trail (1973-74). Buck was philosophical about his lack of success at Warners. James Bond movies have Bond Girls, Hammer Horror films were famous for actresses with that "Hammer Glamour" look -- and Hee Haw had the Hee Haw Honeys. Whatever happened to Buck Owens of "Hee Haw"? Watch Live: Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. The guitar licks all came from Don and me. Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by BradOlson, Jan 21, 2014. Having worked in AM radio, Buck knew its sound properties. Then one summer morning, Buck Owens suffered a sudden, tragic blow from which it took him years to recover. The Palace also brought him full circle. Owens, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 76,. Catherine Graves Baker January 21, 1947 Edinburg, Texas, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Vanderpump Rules Vanderpump Dogs. Bakersfield also boasted a robust country music scene. It continued, with Roy Clark hosting. First, there was Elvis -- who was, you know, Elvis. August 12, 1929 March 25, 2006 How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" Identical twins Jim and John Hager were added to the cast at the last minute before shooting began on "Hee Haw's" first season. Bucks stillborn Capitol recording career left him philosophical,and he wrote Ken Nelson a letter offering to forget the contract. He first ventured into his own nationwide TV series in 1966. Buck Owens instantly qualifies for any list of true country music superstars. They did so in London that year at the Abbey Road Studios, where The Beatles hits were recorded. She spotted her next great love on TV while in bed with Elvis, as she recalled for the Huffington Post: Elvis did die, as far as we know, and Linda Thompson did go on to marry Bruce Jenner, who is today known as Caitlyn Jenner. Id like just to be remembered as a guy that came along and did his music, did his best and showed up on time, clean and ready to do the job, wrote a few songs, and had a hell of a time. He also started a new station there, KBBY-FM. A deal between Capitol and Buck Owens Productions allowed Buck to record himself, Tony Booth, Freddie Hart, Buddy Alan, The Buckaroos, Susan Raye, and others in his Bakersfield studios. The storm passed. I dont mean for it to be taken lightly.". The famous "Hee Haw" greeting "S-A-A-A-LUTE!" A family spokesman revealed Owens had suffered a. All Rights Reserved. In 1966 Buck and The Buckaroos had their instruments painted red, white and blue, an extension of Bucks innate patriotism. All 375 citizens of Wadesboro were forced to stand in a cornfield all day, in pairs, telling jokes from a pamphlet. Eventually, aside from Buddy Alan, Susan Raye, the Haggers,and a few others, Buck abandoned his efforts to develop new talent. The Autobiography of Buck Owens, which was taken directly from recorded interviews with Owens before his death. One of her two sons with Owens also became a singer, using the name Buddy Alan. They got 10% of the take, which was usually around $100 regardless of the size of the crowd, and split $10 three ways. Buck was shattered. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. was born on August 12, 1929, in Sherman, Texas. The single version of "Hot Dog" only made it to #46 on the charts. Like most western bands, the Playboys, billed as Central Californias Top Dance Band, played country, rhythm and blues, polkas, pop music, and even rhumbas. You have to do these two shifts to get one day.". At that time, "Foolin Around" spent eight weeks at #2 on theBillboardcharts,and one week at #1 on theCashboxcharts; it was Bucks first #1 record anywhere. What year did Buck Owens leave Hee Haw? But while the singer's popularity can be at least partly attributed to his appearance on the hit TV show, he slams it in his recent autobiography, 'Buck 'Em! Buck Owens had a long tenure on the hit country music variety program Hee Haw. The singles B-side, "Together Again," came up just below it at #2. We used to get one room and wed park the vehicle outside, everybody would all take showers and wed steal towels because we knew we wasnt gonna have enough towels for all five of us to shower.". 21. Hee Hawfeatured countless country music greats and stars, including such legends asJohnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Mel Tillis. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { It probably wasn't that much, but I know Nick made a. I Refuse To Be Known As Anything But A Country Singer. As far as where the material for the book came from, Buck recorded his life story on cassette tapes between the mid-1990s and September of 2000. "How Long Will My Baby Be Gone" was conventional enough; the ballad "Sweet Rosie Jones" was a bit more dramatic. 29. With Norro Wilson producing, Buck recorded in Nashville for the first time, leaving the control to others and concentrating on generic pop-country music. Hes very comfortable with a moderate way of life. Since the KTYL studio had a 30-foot-long glass window facing its parking lot, they often had a drive-in studio audience for their shows. He did everything I ever, ever asked him to do and more. Several members of the band continued with him in other roles. Died: April 7, 2021 (Who else died on April 7? He had no idea yet how to achieve his goals. "You get up about 2-3 oclock in the morning and get through about 7 or 8 and 12 hours later you start all over. Local favorite Ferlin Husky, a Capitol recording artist, helped Bakersfield singer Leonard Sipe, better known as Tommy Collins, obtain a Capitol contract in 1953. "The last two years of recording," said Nelson, "Buck tried to get too hep and that is the one thing that I didnt approve of, and I told him that, too. I found a sound that people really likedI found this basic concept and all I did was change the lyrics and the melody a little bit. "We had a GREAT TIME! Bob Wills worked there extensively during his years in California, and both The Maddox Brothers & Rose and singer Ferlin Husky (known also as Terry Preston) called it home. "Youre For Me" unveiled a new Buck Owens sound. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Knowledge WOW - All Rights Reserved I showed up clean, ready to go with the band. Buddy the Wonder Dog died three times during the run of "Hee Haw" and each time was brought back from the river Acheron by the hooded boatman Charon. A new Broadway musical based on the comedic variety show is in the works. Singer Buck Owens, the flashy rhinestone cowboy who shaped the sound of country music with hits like "Act Naturally" and brought the genre to TV on the long-running "Hee Haw," died Saturday. Lets not discount the genuine talent that was showcased, but it is too blatant to ignore that the shows success was also largely thanks to those sexy farm girls. My music, which I loved, had suffered badly and I knew what it was from: too much Phifft! He invested his money and he didnt waste it. Those efforts resulted in the clear, distinctive sound on Buck Owens records. 2 on its list of the 20 Greatest Country Music Bands. The distinctive sound of Bucks records had caught the publics fancy. Hed play clubs, starting at 9 at night till 1 in the morning, and never leave the stage. Who are the living cast members of Hee Haw? So you better do it while you can. Owens died at his home, said family spokesman Jim Shaw. Ferlin played guitar on Collins first session, but before the second session, Husky gothisbig break when A Dear John Letter, his duet with Jean Shepard, went to #1 nationally. Why cant I say Im a Beatles fan? I used to get criticized for that." She did not die but her skin could not be reattached. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He worked as a disc jockey, sold ads for the station, and performed in the area. Capitol Records signed him as a solo in 1956. It featured 16-track recording equipment and a then-new Moog synthesizer. I Shall Make No Record That Is Not A Country Record. ", Ken Nelson explained his philosophy in 1992:"My theory always has been, if you have to tell artists what to do, if you have to show them how to sing, theyre not really artists. HOLD ON TO BUCK OWENS Top artists taped a dozen or more performances at WKY in Oklahoma City, which were patched into the shows by Buck and his son Mike, who doubled as the shows announcer. That's why they went to Buck Owens. It was his son Michael, who managed KUZZ. Something Awful is in the process of changing hands to a new owner. I never missed an opportunity to go to a radio station or a TV station when I was in town, if I had an extra hour or so. Though the story was plagued by factual errors, Grissim explored Owens popularity and extensive business holdings in detail, and later expanded the article into a full-length book:Country Music: White Mans Blues, covering the country scene nationwide. The media began referring to Bakersfield as "Buckersfield," a term Buck himself never used. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, just south of the river. "Ken signed people that knew what they wanted in the studio," Buck explains. Bored with college, Don Rich decided in December 1960 that he wanted a musical career, and moved to Bakersfield. He let me do what I wanted to but it just wasnt there. Eventually they took up residence at a Phoenix honky-tonk known as the Romo Buffet and added a trumpeter named Kelly, who was stationed at a nearby Air Force base. The 68-year-old actress, who starred in the country-themed comedy and music show "Hee Haw" from 1972 until 1991, is joining her former castmates Jana Jae, Lulu Roman and Buck Trent for the. This was cut short when Clark, who was suffering from diabetic neuropathy of the legs, had his feet and ankles gnawed off by sewer rats. For the first time in 23 years, Buck Owens was no longer recording. The Ford gave way to a Chevrolet camper. He and Warners mutually agreed to end his contract. Once in awhile Id throw in a left-field song. (Photo by CBS Photo Arc, Some of the wacky songs America came to know and love on, Bruce Jenner, who is today known as Caitlyn Jenner. In March 1969, Buck opened Buck Owens Studios in an old movie theater in downtown Bakersfield. It was time to let go and get on with living. "We played rhumbas and tangos and sambas, and we played Bob Wills music, lots of Bob Wills music," he said, referring to the bandleader who was the king of Western swing. More importantly, he had a chance to learn the radio business from the ground up. There was never anything like that happened to me before or since. Roy Clark was a famed multi-instrumentalist and a regular on talk shows for his quick wit. I could almost say it practically didnt exist. ", Zack "Geist Editor" Parsons (@sexyfacts4u). They saw him as an over all-clad comic holding a red, white and blue guitar, standing in a fake cornfield singing "Phfft! The late Johnny Cash appeared on "Hee Haw" as a guest no less than 48 times and each time he mysteriously grew an inch taller. Hee Haw was primarily billed as a family-type show but it really had a lot of sexual undertones another reason it probably did so well! Terry Fell and Claude Caviness were trying to interest Ken Nelson in recording Buck,but despite his admiration for Bucks guitar playing, Caviness felt Buck lacked a vocal style. Buck Owens had a long tenure on the hit country music variety program 'Hee Haw.' #inline-recirc-item--id-9defa984-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9defa984-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Buck Owens had a long tenure on the hit country music variety program 'Hee Haw. He would be in another room and mother or I would hit one note on the piano and he would tell us what it was. Then one week the positions reversed, a remarkable, nearly unheard of achievement. Its neat for me, because I get to pay homage to my two favorites of all time. THERES GOTTA BE SOME What's For Supper?" The pair had every Beatles album, and onstage did a good-natured imitation of the Liverpool quartet. Mother and I used to play a little game with Buck, she says. display: none; We played chess, we played cards. KFC Double Down released from FDA Critical Health Risk Embargo (since 2014). Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. "Ive Got You On My Mind Again," which made it to #5, was a greater departure, its R&B feel unlike anything hed previously recorded. But all anyone ever wants to talk about is her two famous lovers. On March 1, 1965, Capitol Records releasedIve Got A Tiger By The Tail, Bucks ninth LP. I went on almost every date with him. Most were in the "freight train" style and they continued in a steady stream. With Bucksand Bakersfieldsplace in country history now firmly established, the Palace became the West Coasts premiere country venue, winning numerous CMA and ACM awards as Nightclub Of The Year. Although the show featured big contemporary country stars, none of them could overshadow the hosts for country charm and street cred. It was a victim of 1971's infamous "rural purge," which also saw Green Acres, Mayberry RFD and The Beverly Hillbillies. Within a few months, Jack became his manager the only manager Buck has ever had. Minutes before walking on set in his Mark Twain costume he sewed his eyelids and lips shut with fishing line and began singing a dual-note Tuvan throat song. When Buck was asked several years before he died what his legacy might be, his response was: "I think Im gonna be remembered the same way that people remember me today. "I didnt say I wasnt gonna do rockabilly. Without naming names, he explains that many lacked the all- powerful drive to succeed the drive of, say, a Buck Owens. 14. By 1990 they were being credited as "The Many" and the musical stage had to be enlarged to accommodate all 184 brothers. Deceased (1933-2018) How much was Buck Owens worth? Is Roy Clark dead? They were among the first to know that the next night Johnson would announce his decision not to seek re-election. I wanted it for these people a hell of a lot worse than they wanted it.". He did four tied to his hit singles "Tall Dark Stranger," Sweet Rosie Jones," "Big in Vegas" and "I Wouldnt Live in New York City (If They Gave Me The Whole Dang Town)." "He drove thousands and thousands of miles in the camper. Hee Haw, hosted by Roy Clark and Buck Owens, was a variety show featuring country music, cornpone-humor, and a cast of attractive young ladies known as the Hee Haw Honeys. The rest can wait till tomorrow, next week, if Im around well take a look. With him came the top talents in his stable: Buddy Alan, Susan Raye, and the Haggers. He involved himself in such activities whenever possible. Buck also branched out as a musician. And Dond say, Let me look for him. Comedian Archie Campbell attempted to sue "Hee Haw" claiming demonic possession after a mysterious incident in 1975. You would get right up in that microphone and sing as loud as you could, hopin you would be able to hear enough comin back., Dorothy Owens recalls that Buck, who had separated from Bonnie and moved home with his parents, was still trying to diversify musically. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Bucks stage shows were loose and pleasant, always on time, always leaving a satisfied audience. He was a huge influence on doin the right thing, bein at the right place, he wanted that from me. I remember as a kid being cold a lot, and hungry sometimes. Never due to his own fault was he ever late. Buck explains it this way: "I always had a lot of driving-type music in my bones. For nearly two years, Buck and Don traveled in an old Ford to jobs around the country,backed by the house bands in whatever honky-tonk they were booked into. HIGH AS THE MOUNTAINS Yet unlike other artists, Buck and company kept the roads hard times in perspective, avoiding the lure of booze or pills. 13. 38. In Nashville in the 60s, many singers with their own backup bands were forced to record with their own musicians to maintain their musical individuality. "BUCKERSFIELD", THE BAND KEEPS PLAYIN ON Its oil industry and farmlands, much like Texas and Oklahoma made it a haven for Dust Bowl refugees in the 30s and 40s. Hee Hawwas so successful during the summer that CBS slotted it into the fall schedule. "I was always very grateful to em and am grateful to em now. The two of us together made three. ' But a new book reveals he privately disliked the show. In recent years: Owens continued touring and making hit records during his run on "Hee Haw." He neednt have worried. After Elvis broke up with her (because he didn't like seeing her in a picture with Burt Reynolds), she dated Buzz Aldrin and Clint Eastwood, but was struggling to make her career work. Later, he became a fan of Merle Travis playing. } One day, however, would change everything. Despite only two years on network television, country and hillbilly themed variety show "Hee Haw" became a massive success in syndication throughout rural America. We picked five of each of theirs that are pretty early in their careers. During his third guest appearance on the show Hank Williams Jr. requested and received a phonograph for his dressing room that played records made from elephant ivory. One of the most memorable performances on HEE HAW was in 1970 when Ray Charles, in his first guest appearance on the show, performed "Cryin' Time" with Buck; the award winning "Cryin' Time," written and record by Buck had also been a huge hit for Ray Charles. "The last 16 years of my daddys life, he got to work for me, and that made him his own boss and he like that," Buck says. If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all! He changed his mind on the spot, played his usual 90 minute set and shared the story of the encounter with the audience. And in 1974, Buck was about to depart Capitol after 18 years. If you hated it you can also let me know. 20. With opportunities scarce during the Depression, the family moved to Arizona when he was 8. Hee Haws cast included the Hee Haw Honeys, a group of good-looking, somewhat inadequately dressed women. Bill Owens (19352021), songwriter who was Dolly Partons uncle and mentor. Sherman, the County Seat, lies south of Denison. We like what we were doin and we did it with a great amount of flair. BUCK AND BRITT Deep dark depression, excessive misery-y! They enjoyed each other and, a quarter-century later, Buck still marvels at it. From September 1951 to May 1958, the Blackboard was Bucks home base. In addition to his tenure on 'Hee Haw,' Owens, along with Merle Haggard, is credited with helping create the Bakersfield sound -- a new style of country music that included a more electric, rock-influenced edge. BACK AT THE RANCH I didnt want it bad enough to go out and do the job. 25 Memorable CMA Awards Acceptance Speeches, 59 Years Ago: Buck Owens Earns His First No. ", By the spring of 1963, Buck was teetering on the verge of success hed pursued day and night for nearly a decade. How old is Charley Pride now? Buck paid $35 for that used Tele, originally owned by prominent local country singer Lewis Talley. In October 1996, he opened the Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. I missed Don so much every place Id go." "Hee Haw" girl Betsy Fitzgerald, though not a witch, was burned at the stake with Nancy Wright because she filed her teeth into points and had black-on-black eyes. Canadian TV producers Frank Peppiatt and John Aylesworth had conceivedHee Haw,named for its cartoon donkey mascot, as a country music version of NBCs popular Laugh-In that would mix quick-cut, cornball humor with country music. He also was scheduled to play on the session. Scheduling conflicts forced cigar-chomping Archie Campbell to pass over the role Sylvester Stallone later played in the movie "Cobra.". The 'Hee Haw' legacy continues to live on as well. And doing those same old songs the same old wayI said, I think its time for me to have some fun. And so we got into those things and we had quite a bit fun with them too.". Although Clark had cut solo records, and had several hits, he was known more as a musician-slash-comedian on the country scene. In certain markets, TV stations programmed Bucks Show against Hee Haw, whose producers arranged with Buck to end his show. Some of the recurring sketches you could count on were: Some of the wacky songs America came to know and love on Hee Haw were: I searched the world over, and I thought I'd found true love. I think once the show moved to Nashville, even producer Nick Vanoff didn't watch it, either. A lot of things that came out of the West Coast not necessarily by me, but by country people here Nashville took and applied. "Today, if I had to do it over again, I think what I would do it a little differently. His recording career was in decline, his hits being novelties like "Big Game Hunter" and "On the Cover Of The Music City News." And people began to forget the dynamic honky-tonk singer Buck Owens had been. I didnt know I was doin anything wrong. Music was an integral part of the Owens family. I dont know how it could have changed very much, and in retrospect, I think it was the right thing for me to do. Roy Clark was nearly always drunk on the set of "Hee Haw" in the late 1980s. He also charted eight singles in the Top 40 on the Billboard country charts, including his No. She was a regular cast member on Hee Haw until 1992. The Autobiography of Buck Owens.". Despite this positive sign, Buck remained in Washington,where by 1959 he was hosting his own live TV show over KTNT in Tacoma. His music has become something transcendent and timeless, still fresh and influential over half a century later. Owens passed away in 2006 at his home in Bakersfield at age 76. Harlan, who moved to Nashville with Jan, preferred to concentrate on writing, and glad to let his friend have the company. 8. I didnt like the music in Nashville: soft, easy, sweet recordings, and then they pour a gallon of maple syrup over itso contrived. Several of Bucks musicians had bought motorcycles, and when other friends of theirs died in motorcycle mishaps, Buck repeatedly preached against them. 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