Country singer Buck Jones has died at the age of 33 after being hit by a vehicle in Texas. Country impresario Billy Block told reporters that Jones had blown a tyre on his own car, and was walking along an interstate service road in search of assistance when he was struck from behind and killed. The driver of the car that hit Jones was taken into custody and charged with intoxicated manslaughter.
Jones was a trained classical singer, but throughout his studies maintained an interest in the country style of music he loved. Moving to Nashville, he became a regular at Billy Block's Western Beat Roots Revival nights, and in 2005 released a critically acclaimed album, 'Lucky Star'. Block says of the singer: "Buck will be warmly remembered for his easy smile and positive attitude. His memory and his music will live on".
Jones is survived by his wife and a seven-month-old son.