Robert Buck
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Robert N. "Rob" Buck was a founding member and guitarist of 10,000 Maniacs
from 1981 until his death from liver disease in 2000. Some of his compositions with Natalie Merchant
are among the most popular songs recorded by 10,000 Maniacs
, including "What's the Matter Here
", "Hey Jack Kerouac", "You Happy Puppet" and "These Are Days
".
, writing much of the band's material. In 2000, while on tour in upstate New York
, he was rushed to the hospital when it was discovered he was suffering from acute liver disease
. He was transferred to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
for treatment where his condition soon worsened despite the efforts of the leading transplant teams at the facility.
Other credits
10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs is a United States-based alternative rock band, which formed in 1981 and continues to be active with various line-ups.-1981–1993:...
from 1981 until his death from liver disease in 2000. Some of his compositions with Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Anne Merchant is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She joined the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and left it to begin her solo career in 1993.-Early life:...
are among the most popular songs recorded by 10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs is a United States-based alternative rock band, which formed in 1981 and continues to be active with various line-ups.-1981–1993:...
, including "What's the Matter Here
What's the Matter Here
"What's The Matter Here?" was the third single released from 10,000 Maniacs' 1987 album In My Tribe, following Peace Train and "Like the Weather." The song continued the band's slow integration into the mainstream of American commercial radio; it was a number 9 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock...
", "Hey Jack Kerouac", "You Happy Puppet" and "These Are Days
These Are Days
"These Are Days" is a song by alternative rock group 10,000 Maniacs from their 1992 album Our Time in Eden. Its lyrics are essentially ruminations on the present. They also performed the song for their 1993 album MTV Unplugged. The song hit number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in...
".
Biography
Buck also played in the short-lived Texas-based superstar-band League of Blind WomenLeague of Blind Women
League of Blind Women was a short-lived all-star alternative rock band that included Robert Buck from 10,000 Maniacs, Jerry Augustyniak from 10,000 Maniacs, Casey Orr from GWAR, Mike Scaccia from Ministry and Rigor Mortis, Kol Marshall from Critical Mass and See No Evil, and Chris Kelly...
, writing much of the band's material. In 2000, while on tour in upstate New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, he was rushed to the hospital when it was discovered he was suffering from acute liver disease
Liver disease
Liver disease is a broad term describing any single number of diseases affecting the liver.-Diseases:* Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, caused mainly by various viruses but also by some poisons , autoimmunity or hereditary conditions...
. He was transferred to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is an $9 billion integrated global nonprofit health enterprise that has 54,000 employees, 20 hospitals, 4,200 licensed beds, 400 outpatient sites and doctors’ offices, a 1.5 million-member health insurance division, as well as commercial and...
for treatment where his condition soon worsened despite the efforts of the leading transplant teams at the facility.
Discography
With 10,000 Maniacs- Human Conflict Number FiveHuman Conflict Number FiveHuman Conflict Number Five was the debut EP by 10,000 Maniacs. It was released in 1982 on their Christian Burial Music label.-Track listing:#"Tension" - 3:18#"Planned Obsolescence" - 4:22...
(1982) - Secrets of the I ChingSecrets of the I ChingSecrets of the I Ching is the 1983 independent debut album by 10,000 Maniacs. This is also the first album with new and permanent drummer Jerome Augustyniak...
(1983) - The Wishing Chair (1985)
- In My TribeIn My TribeIn My Tribe is an album by American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. It was their second major-label album and their first to achieve large-scale success. John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant's songwriting partner on previous albums, left the band in 1986...
(1987) - Blind Man's ZooBlind Man's ZooBlind Man's Zoo 10,000 Maniacs' fourth album, released in 1989. The LP version of the album was pressed on high quality audiophile vinyl.-Track listing:All songs written by Natalie Merchant except as noted.Side one#"Eat for Two" – 3:26...
(1989) - Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983 is a 1990 album by 10,000 Maniacs. It compiles tracks from their early releases Human Conflict Number Five and Secrets of the I Ching...
(1990) - Our Time in EdenOur Time in EdenOur Time in Eden is a 1992 album by 10,000 Maniacs, the last studio album featuring original lead singer Natalie Merchant. The album featured her future replacement Mary Ramsey on viola on such tracks as "Stockton Gala Days," "Jezebel," and "How You've Grown." Singles from the album were "These Are...
(1992) - MTV UnpluggedMTV Unplugged (10,000 Maniacs album)MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs. The music was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series and it was also the last album by the band featuring Natalie Merchant as vocalist...
(1993) - Love Among the RuinsLove Among the Ruins (album)Love Among the Ruins was the first album released by 10,000 Maniacs with their new lead singer, Mary Ramsey after the 1993 departure of Natalie Merchant. The two singles from the album, "More Than This" and "Rainy Day", were not originally slated to be included on the album at all...
(1997) - The Earth Pressed FlatThe Earth Pressed FlatThe Earth Pressed Flat is a 1999 album by 10,000 Maniacs featuring vocalist Mary Ramsey who replaced Natalie Merchant after she left the band in 1993...
(1999) - Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown RecordingsCampfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown RecordingsCampfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings is a 2004 compilation album by 10,000 Maniacs featuring their biggest hits, b-sides and unknown recordings from the Natalie Merchant era.-Track listing:Disc One - The Most Popular Recordings...
(2004)
Other credits
- Victory GardensVictory GardensVictory Gardens is the debut album from John & Mary, recorded in 1990 just six months after the two met in December 1989 and immediately following their signing with Rykodisc. John Lombardo, former member of 10,000 Maniacs and responsible for much of their early music, brought elements of the...
(1991) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
- lead guitar, mandolin - The Weedkiller's DaughterThe Weedkiller's DaughterThe Weedkiller's Daughter is the second album from John & Mary.The Weedkiller's Daughter was produced by John Lombardo and Armand John Petrie and, like their first album Victory Gardens, features 10,000 Maniacs members Rob Buck and Jerry Augustyniak...
(1993) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
- lead guitar - The Pinwheel GalaxyThe Pinwheel Galaxy-Track listing:All tracks composed by John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey except where indicated#"A Brighter Day" – 3:41#"Beyond Love" – 2:49#"Lilies of the Valley" – 3:32#"Summer Street" – 4:19#"The Drone" – 3:33...
(2003) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
- backwards guitar
External links
- 10,000 Maniacs - Official site