Steve Vaus
| Steve Vaus | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Buck Howdy |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Mayor - Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | RCA |
Steve Vaus, who also records under the name Buck Howdy,[1] is known for his children recordings.[2] He is also known for his Christmas recordings including The Stars Come Out for Christmas series, for "Carols by Candlelight" a 24-year San Diego tradition and for his political recordings such as a TSA pat-down protest song,[3][4] Joan B. Kroc-commissioned Hiroshima commemoration song,[5] and a pro-impeachment Clinton-era song.[6] In 1992, Vaus charted at number 68 on Hot Country Songs with "We Must Take America Back".[7]
Vaus won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.[1][4]
Political career
Steve Vaus was elected to a four-year term on the Poway City Council in 2012.
On November 4, 2014 he was elected to be the Mayor of Poway, in San Diego County, CA.[8]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country | ||
| 1992 | "We Must Take America Back" | 68 |
Music videos
| Year | Video |
|---|---|
| 1992 | "We Must Take America Back" |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Varga, George (2007-12-07). "Grammys may be living dangerously this year". The San Diego Union-Tribune (Signonsandiego.com). Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ↑ "Buck Howdy joins the ‘big guns’ at the Grammys". SignOnSanDiego.com. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ↑ McCullagh, Declan. "John Pistole posts - Politics and Law - CNET News". News.cnet.com. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Grammy Winner Pens TSA Pat-Down Protest Song". NBC San Diego. 2011-05-09. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ↑ "Record commemorating first atomic bomb explosion sent to all radio stations in the U.S.". St. Petersburg Evening Independent. 5 August 1985. p. 11-B.
- ↑ "Anti-impeachment ads begin airing". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 21 January 1999. p. 9A.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 439. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ http://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/nov/05/republicans-win-mayoral-races-north-county/