RIP Buck Trent

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Steve Green
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RIP Buck Trent

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Just saw this posted to Facebook this morning.

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Larry Dering
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My prayers for the friends and family. Buck was an inspiration for many of us and his playing was both creative, fresh and inspiring. Loved his work on the Porter Wagoner show. Seen him in Branson some years ago. Fantastic showmanship. RIP Buck Trent.
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We lost another great one. I was always amazed at his ability to use the Scruggs tuners on his electric banjo to emulate steel guitar sounds. I used to watch the Porter Wagoner show in the 70's. I was always confused as to why Buck played the steel guitar sounding licks, and not Don Warden.
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So sorry to read this. Buck was a real multi talented and great entertainer person. He will be missed.
thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Sorry to hear this. :cry: I only met Buck one time, but he was a happy guy, always smiling, with a really unique sound. Here is a song recorded when he just had Scruggs-pegs (before he had the palm pedals put on his banjo). Enjoy Buck and early Pete Drake on this cut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYquF7oLrGA
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Post by Gary Hoetker »

I'll never forget what he brought to country music especially as a Wagonmaster. He was unique, gifted, and a true showman. Really, there is no one like him. Porter knew it and that was part of his genius too. RIP Buck !!
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I'm speechless. I hope there is a biography in the works. Condolences & two smiling thumbs up forever.
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rest in peace Buck. Tenn.Lee
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RIP Trent!

Nice obit in SavingCountryMusic.com


https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/hee- ... -has-died/
Regards, Craig

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