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**Buck Owens** Born on August 12, 1929, in Sherman, Texas, Buck Owens was a prominent figure in the country music scene until his passing on March 25, 2006, in Bakersfield, California. In 1951, he and his wife relocated to Bakersfield, where he became an integral part of the local music scene, performing at the Blackboard from 1951 to 1958. As the lead guitar player and singer for the house band, he played a diverse range of music, including country, R&B, rockabilly, and more. Owens took advantage of Bakersfield's proximity to Los Angeles to establish himself as a session guitarist, working with various artists. He recorded a rockabilly single, “Hot Dog,” in 1956 under a pseudonym to protect his country credibility. In 1957, he was signed to Capitol Records by producer Ken Nelson, and his first chart record, “Second Fiddle,” followed two years later. During a stint in the Seattle area in the late fifties, Owens formed a significant musical partnership with fiddler Don Rich, who remained with him until his death in 1974. Owens scored his first #1 hit with “Act Naturally” in 1963, leading to a series of successful songs throughout the 1960s, including “Together Again,” “I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail,” and “Sam’s Place.” Unlike many artists of his time

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