Roy Buchanan

1939–1988 (age 49)

Columbia Gardens Cemetery

Biography

Roy Buchanan combined artistry with advocacy, using his talents to highlight the dignity of the working class and the struggles they endured. Through music and action, he communicated the importance of standing together in the face of injustice.

He rests at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, and his memory continues to resonate with those who value both his musical gifts and his efforts to uplift others.

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