Walter De Buck (13 July 1934 – 21 December 2014) was a Belgian singer, sculptor and the founder of the modern Gentse Feesten (Ghent Festival).

[1] He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, where he graduated in 1954 magna cum laude.

[1] De Buck made his debut as a sculptor at the 1958 World’s Fair and was awarded several prizes for his sculptures.

[2] As a musician, De Buck made a name as a singer and writer of folk music with the song 't Vliegerke, released in 1971.

[4] De Buck died on 21 December 2014 in Ghent from the effects of esophageal cancer, having previously been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.