September 15, 2014

Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., was an amazing man. We all know him as Buck Owens.

From the television show Hee Haw, to his own television show with his Buckaroos, the Bakersfield sound became popular.

His best friend and guitar player ,Don Rich, was a big part of the Buckaroos. Don passed away in 1974 in a motorcycle accident and that almost ruined Buck's career.

Thankfully, with the pedal steel player seen here and his son Buddy Alan, they got him playing and singing again. He started a new adventure called the Crystal Palace, in Bakersfield, California.

The Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California is a restaurant, museum and concert hall that is all about Buck.

Enjoy some old photos of Buck and The Buckaroos, from Summerfest in 1973.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

Buck Owens and the Buckaroos at Summerfest in 1973.