Buck Trent
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About
Country star and multi-instrumentalist best known for inventing the electric banjo. He became famous for his regular appearances on TV shows like "The Tonight Show." His song "Carroll County Accident" has garnered over 50,000 streams on Spotify.
Before Fame
He was raised in Spartanburg and first performed on WORD AM radio at age ten.
Trivia
He has twice won the Instrumentalist of the Year award at the Music City Awards. In 2023, he released his last album Spartanburg Blues.
Family Life
His mother worked at a cotton mill for thirty-five years. He was married to Jean Trent.
Associated With
He played in Porter Wagoner's band Wagon Masters from 1962 until 1973.
