Rob Buck

Rob Buck

Rob Buck posing backstage in 1997
Background information
Born August 1, 1958(1958-08-01)
Jamestown, New York
United States
Died December 19, 2000(2000-12-19) (aged 42)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States
Genres Rock, alternative rock
Occupations Musician, Songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1981–2000
Associated acts 10,000 Maniacs

Robert N. "Rob" Buck (August 1, 1958, Jamestown, New York – December 19, 2000, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a founding member and guitarist of 10,000 Maniacs from 1981 until his death from liver disease in 2000. Some of his compositions with Natalie Merchant are among the most popular songs recorded by 10,000 Maniacs, including "What's the Matter Here", "Hey Jack Kerouac", "You Happy Puppet" and "These Are Days".

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Biography

Buck also played in the short-lived Texas-based superstar-band League of Blind Women, writing much of the band's material. In 2000, while on tour in upstate New York, he was rushed to the hospital when it was discovered he was suffering from acute liver disease. He was transferred to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for treatment where his condition soon worsened despite the efforts of the leading transplant teams at the facility.

Discography

With 10,000 Maniacs
Other credits

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