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My Very Good Friend, Mentor & Fellow Hollywood Stuntman, Whitey Hughes is gone, but never forgotten...

On Tuesday, July 7th, a Legend in the world of Stunt work, Whitey Hughes, did his final "Take" and is now up yonder smile'n that ever present smile of his, down on us. He was not only one of the very best in the business, but also, definitly, one of the most sincere & gracious men I've ever had the honor of calling a great friend. Certain people pass through our life that leave a memory that will last an eternity...Whitey left me with many such… Continue

Added by Dr Buck Montgomery on July 8, 2009 at 8:58am — 9 Comments

JOE BOWMAN, the "Straight Shooter", Another Good Cowboy Goes West...Adios Friend!

Myself and my Stunt Group, Dr Buck's Wild Bunch, along with Rob Doudell {the premier Gabby Hayes tribute artist} & Hotshot Johnny Tuscadero, Champion Six Gun Spinner, just completed performing at this years 2009 SASS End of Trail Championship Event at Founders Ranch in Edgewood New Mexico. We, as in years past, had the pleasure of sharing the stage with our friend and Legend...Joe Bowman.

Please take off your Hat and remember the "Straight… Continue

Added by Dr Buck Montgomery on June 29, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Fellow "Long Rider", rides into the Sunset

Always disturbing news when someone passes on in a rather shocking manner. Even more shocking when it was someone that you knew, and in my case, had the pleasure of working with (doing Stunt work), in what thankfully has now been recognized as a top ten Western...The Long Riders. I met the late (boy that feels strange) David Carradine in Northern CA, we were shooting the Train sequence using the Jamestown train...(I had the honors of running across… Continue

Added by Dr Buck Montgomery on June 4, 2009 at 8:02pm — 6 Comments

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