About Buddy Red Bow
Lived 1948 – 1993 (aged 44). Buddy Red Bow was an American singer-songwriter.
Warfield Richards Red Bow (June 26, 1948 – March 28, 1993) was a South Dakota Lakotan known for his music.
Life and career Richards was adopted into the Red Bow family at a young age. He grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Red Shirt, South Dakota, and went to school in Rapid City, South Dakota. He dropped out of high school to become an actor
Red Bow made several records in the 1980s and 1990s as a singer and musician. As an actor, he had minor roles in several Westerns, and a character in the 1989 film Powwow Highway, "Buddy Red Bow", was based on his life.
Death Red Bow died on March 28, 1993, in the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City of cirrhosis of the liver, and was buried in Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery (Red Shirt).
Discography Hard Rider (soundtrack, 1972) BRB (1981) Journey to the Spirit World (1983) Black Hills Dreamer (1995)
Filmography How the West Was Won (1962) Young Guns II (1990) (credited as Chief Buddy Redbow) Thunderheart (1992)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buddy Red Bow?
Native American musician and actor (1948-1993)
When was Buddy Red Bow born?
Buddy Red Bow was born on 26 June 1948 in Red Shirt.
When did Buddy Red Bow die?
Buddy Red Bow died on 28 March 1993 in Rapid City.
What was Buddy Red Bow's occupation?
Buddy Red Bow was a singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Buddy Red Bow?
Buddy Red Bow was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buddy Red Bow. https://biography.guide/buddy-red-bow/
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