Rob Buck

Rob Buck
Buck in 1997
Background information
Birth nameRobert Norman Buck
Born(1958-08-01)August 1, 1958
Jamestown, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 2000(2000-12-19) (aged 42)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresRock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1981–2000
Formerly of

Robert Norman Buck (August 1, 1958 – December 19, 2000) was an American guitarist and founding member of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. 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".