American Songwriter

3 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to the Country Music Multi-Instrumentalist and ‘Hee Haw’ Star Who Played With Dolly Parton, Bill Monroe, and Porter Wagoner

Buck Trent, who invented the electric banjo and played on Dolly Parton's biggest hits, died three years ago today at age 85.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2023, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Innovative Banjo Player Who Performed With Dolly Parton, Bill Monroe, and Porter Wagoner

On this day (October 9) in 2023, legendary banjo player Buck Trent died at the age of 85. Before he passed away, Trent built a lasting legacy with his versatile musical talent and innovative thinking.
WGN Radio

‘Hee Haw’ cast member Buck Trent, who performed on Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene,’ dies at 85

BRANSON, Mo. (KOLR) – Buck Trent, a multi-instrumentalist who appeared on “Hee Haw” and performed on Dolly Parton’s albums, has died at the age of 85, his wife Jean Trent announced on Facebook. Dolly ...