Buck trent biography early photos
Buck trent biography early photos of death
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Remembering Buck Trent: A Banjo Legend and Branson Icon
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of American country music instrumentalist and entertainer, Buck Trent.
He passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 85 in Branson, Missouri. His wife and best friend, Jean, was by his side. Born Charles Wilburn Trent in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on February 17, 1938, Buck's love for music began at an early age.
His mother bought him his first banjo after he promised her that he would make a living from it. Buck started performing at the age of 10 on radio and at age 17, he went to Asheville, North Carolina, to perform with Cousin Wilbur and Blondie Brooks.
Buck trent biography early photos
In 1959, he moved to Nashville and joined the Bill Carlisle Show, making his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. During his time in Nashville, Buck invented the electric banjo, which revolutionized the sound of country music.
He joined the Porter Wagoner Show in 1962, where he developed his signature s