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Bucky Halker
Background information
Birth nameClark D. Halker
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
GenresAmericana, American folk, labor protest
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • music historian
  • labor activist
Years active1984–present
LabelsRevolting Records, Brambus Records
Websitewww.buckyhalker.com

Clark "Bucky" Halker (born 1954) is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer and songwriter who specializes in American folk music. Halker is best known for his work on labor protest songs, Illinois folk music, and his involvement with the preservation of Woody Guthrie's musical legacy.[1][2] He is a recipient of the American Folklife Center's Archie Green Fellowship.[3]

  1. ^ Hage, Erik. "Bucky Halker - Music Biography, Credits and Discography : AllMusic". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  2. ^ Matejka, Mike. "Bucky Halker channels Woody Guthrie". Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  3. ^ "American Folklife Center Announces Recipients of Fellowships and Awards". Library of Congress. May 11, 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2013.

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