Buck Owens was an influential figure in the Bakersfield sound—a subgenre of country music marked by raw, energetic instrumentation similar to rock and roll. Known for his distinctive twangy telecaster sound, Owens had 21 number one hits on the Billboard country music charts and his band, the Buckaroos, featured notable musicians like Don Rich. His TV show, "Hee Haw," and songs like "Act Naturally" and "I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" helped popularize the Bakersfield sound in the 1960s and '70s, making him a significant influence on future country artists.