Things are unparalleled in the Midwest. It's the simple things that mean the most there. Hard work and even harder good fun will always rank near the top for the blue-collar population where Dan Buck was raised.
With the wind burnt collar of his leather jacket turned up against the night, his brown hair now giving way to a more distinguished silver tone, his faded blue jeans comfortably fit, Buck's rough-hewn exterior recalls that of the neighborhood rebel, now grown up. When he straps on his battered guitar and hits those first arresting chords, you know this guy is the real deal.
Weaned on the hard-driving industrial-strength rock 'n' roll of Chicago's Fox River Valley, Buck has for four decades traveled the same well-worn regional highways that eventually lifted Bob Seger, John Mellencamp and Ted Nugent into the international spotlight. Critics from all around the Heartland – Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Toronto – point to Buck's riveting stage presence and his proven ability to energize an audience and keep them in his sway as prime reasons for the success of his bands. The Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, Variety and Billboard magazines were among the major publications that noticed his talents as a leader.
Buck's emotion-charged vocals and fire-and-brimstone stage style led the rough 'n' tumble Boyzz from Illinoizz to record two albums for CBS-distributed Epic Records. A series of whirlwind tours followed that read like a Who's Who of Rock & Roll, which included Aerosmith, The J Geils Band, Meatloaf, UFO, Cheap Trick and REO Speedwagon, to name truly, just a few. When that band's five year rein ended, he then formed Dirt's Raiders, which recorded an album for Atlantic Records and two other subsequent bands, The Original Sinners and Dan Buck's Small Change, both recording on Down & Dirty Records a small private label owned by Buck.
Now Buck continues his search for the heart of Saturday night in his songs, championing the spirited lifestyle of youth, and preaching the timeless rock sermon in which he so believes. – Guy Arnston – Co-Founder of The Illinois Entertainer
Buck and his band which features John Abel and Dave Barhydt on guitar, Traci Cassa and Jean Dalleska on background vocals, Joe Gagliardo on bass, Bill Glisson on drums, and Bob Blom on keys are rippin' up festivals, concerts and clubs throughout the region. Treat yourself to a rock hard experience you won't soon forget!
"Wild Bill" Glisson is endorsed by Saluda Cymbal Co.
