Buddy Red Bow facts for kids

Buddy Red Bow, whose birth name was Warfield Richards, was a talented musician and actor. He was a member of the Lakota people from South Dakota. Buddy Red Bow was born on June 26, 1948, and he passed away on March 28, 1993. He became well-known for his music and for inspiring a character in a movie.

The Life of Buddy Red Bow

Warfield Richards was adopted into the Red Bow family when he was young. He grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. This reservation is located near a place called Red Shirt, South Dakota. Buddy also attended school in Rapid City, South Dakota. He left high school to follow his dream of becoming an actor. Later, in the 1960s, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country.

Buddy Red Bow's Music and Acting

Buddy Red Bow created several music records during the 1980s and 1990s. He was a skilled singer and musician. As an actor, he had smaller parts in a few Western movies. A character in the 1989 film Powwow Highway was named "Buddy Red Bow" and was based on his life. This shows how much he inspired others.

Remembering Buddy Red Bow

Buddy Red Bow passed away on March 28, 1993. He died at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City due to a liver illness. He was buried in the Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in Red Shirt. After he passed away, Buddy Red Bow was honored for his contributions. In 1998, he was added to the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame. This special recognition celebrated his lasting impact on music.

Buddy Red Bow's Music Albums

Buddy Red Bow released several albums during his career.

• Hard Rider (This was a soundtrack, released in 1972)
• BRB (Released in 1981)
• Journey to the Spirit World (Released in 1983)
• Black Hills Dreamer (Released in 1995)

Buddy Red Bow's Movie Roles

Buddy Red Bow also appeared in a few movies.

• How the West Was Won (1962)
• Young Guns II (1990) (He was credited as Chief Buddy Redbow in this film)
• Thunderheart (1992)