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Buck 65, also known as Richard Terfry, is a Canadian DJ and MC whose sound is inspired by blues, rock and folk music. His latest album is 2007's Situation.
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Fast Facts:
- Born in 1972 in Mt. Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Record Label(s): Warner Music Canada, Strange Famous Records
- Hosts a webcast for CBC Radio 3
- Also known as Johnny Rockwell, DJ Critical, Jesus Murphy, Stinkin' Rich, Haslam, Uncle Climax
- Considered a career as a professional baseball player
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Albums
- Game Tight, (1995)
- Year Zero, (1996)
- Weirdo Magnet, (1996)
- Language Arts (1996)
- Vertex, (1997)
- Man Overboard, (1999)
- Synesthesia, (2001)
- Square (2002)
- Talkin' Honky Blues (2003)
- This Right Here is Buck 65 (2004)
- Secret House Against the World (2005)
- Situation (2007)
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Career Overview
Buck 65 started his career as DJ Critical on CKDU, a college radio station in his native Halifax, Canada. While rapping under the moniker "Stinkin' Rich," he recorded and released a five-song cassette under the title Chin Music.By 1996, he had adopted the name "Buck 65" (though the origins of the nickname are unknown) on his cassette-album Language Arts. More independently-released albums would follow, the majority eventually re-released once Buck was signed to Warner Music Canada in 2002.
Buck 65's subsequent recordings, until 2007's Situation, did not receive an official release in the United States despite being released in Canada on a major label.
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Buck 65 on Amazon
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Talkin' Honky Blues - $21.98
2003 album from artist described as a cross between Tom Waits & DJ Shadow. Features 19 tracks including one enhanced track, 'Buck 65 Talkin' Honky Blues'. WEA Canada.Amazon
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Secret House Against the World - $23.98
Many artists claim to have been inspired by a variety of musical styles, yet their actual music seems to come in one genre and in one speed. Not Buck 65 (a.k.a. Rich Terfry). The N...Amazon
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Situation - $9.98
Buck 65 was on the tip of everyone s tongues in 2005 with his critically acclaimed record, This Right Here Is Buck 65, lauded by Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, Blender,...Amazon
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Buck 65 Questions
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