Buck Trent

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.