<h3>Buck Owens gets a well-deserved star on the Bakersfield Walk of Fame.</h3>
<p>The <strong>Bakersfield Rotary Club</strong> has pooled together and donated a star to the Bakersfield Walk of Fame in honor of the legendary <strong>Buck Owens</strong>. Buck&#8217;s sons, Mike and Johnny, his nephew Mel and about 100 people including friends, and employees of the Owens family were there to witness the dedication and to say a few words about the honor. </p>
<blockquote><p>Dad would be proud of this,&#8221; said Mike. &#8220;Instead of the streets of Bakersfield, it&#8217;s more like the sidewalks of Bakersfield.&#8221; (Quote via Bakersfield.com)</p></blockquote>
<p>Buck Owens is credited with pioneering what is now known commonly as &#8220;The Bakersfield Sound&#8221;, mixing a electric guitar into country music with a slight southwestern spin. After 20 chart-topping hits, and a lengthy stint on the cast of the nationally successful show &#8220;Hee-Haw&#8221;, Buck and his Buckaroos were a well-known household name, and he was a beloved friend to all who knew him. He sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of music, innovation, and laughter.</p>