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Merle Haggard, Country Singer & Songwriter

Born the son of a railroad man, Oildale native Haggard is considered one of country music's premiere singers and songwriters. Recorded dozens of top 10 hits throughout the 1960s and '70s. He was pardoned by Gov. Ronald Reagan in 1972...

Posted by admin - Thu Feb 21, 2008 13:47:15 PST

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Buck Owens, Country Music Star

Interesting & Noteworthy Locals

Developed and promoted the Bakersfield Sound as its first bona fide national star. Recorded dozens of top 10 hits throughout the 1960s. Co-star of the late '70s-early '80s comedy-variety TV show "Hee Haw." Owner of Buck...

Posted by admin - Fri Aug 31, 2007 17:10:11 PDT

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Red Simpson, Country Western Truck Driver Singer

Local Music Scene

Best known for his string of trucking songs, Red Simpson was raised in Bakersfield, California, the youngest of a dozen children. At age 14, he wrote his first song -- about chickens -- and sang it to his family's fowl. During the Korean...

Posted by admin - Fri Aug 31, 2007 16:50:36 PDT

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Monty Byrom

Interesting & Noteworthy Locals

Bakersfield's own Blues Rocker Monty Byrom, may be best known as the talented, former lead singer for MCA Records phenomenon Big House. The sultry country rock and blues band dazzled the industry with gold sales of their self-titled...

Posted by admin - Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:16:24 PDT

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