H.S. “Buck” White
Musician · 1930–2025
Best known for
Mandolin
H.S. “Buck” White was an American mandolinist and pianist, the patriarch of the family bluegrass and country band the Whites.
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- Born in 1930 in Texas, he was long associated with Fort Worth.
- Led the family band the Whites with his daughters Sharon and Cheryl White.
- Was a frequent musical collaborator with his son-in-law, the bluegrass and country star Ricky Skaggs.
- The Whites became members of the Grand Ole Opry in 1984.
- Won a Grammy Award with Ricky Skaggs for the gospel album “Salt of the Earth.”
- Died in January 2025 at the age of 94.
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Ricky SkaggsPlayed on recordings with Ricky Skaggs
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Brother OswaldPlayed on recording with Brother Oswald
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David GrismanPlayed on recording with David Grisman
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Hot RizePlayed on recording with Hot Rize
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Ricky Skaggs and the WhitesPlayed on recording with Ricky Skaggs and the Whites
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The Crowe BrothersPlayed on recording with The Crowe Brothers
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Tony TrischkaPlayed on recording with Tony Trischka
