Robert Norman Buck (August 1, 1958 – December 19, 2000) was an American guitarist and founding member of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.

Buck co-wrote some of the most successful songs recorded by 10,000 Maniacs, including "What's the Matter Here", "Hey Jack Kerouac", and "These Are Days".

[1] He graduated from Cassadaga Valley High School in 1976 and received an associate's degree in anthropology from Jamestown Community College.

[2] Buck decided to pursue a career as a professional guitarist after seeing The Jimi Hendrix Story.

[4] Buck was the co-writer of some of the band's best-known songs, including "These Are Days", "Hey Jack Kerouac", and "What's the Matter Here?