Skip to Main Content

Bucky!

Bucky Badger shreds a guitar

Clip | 8m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

Bucky dazzles the audience with an electrifying guitar performance of “Wipeout.”

In this clip from the 2005 UW Varsity Band concert, Bucky Badger dazzles the audience with an electrifying live guitar performance of “Wipeout.” Tom Hoban — this performance's featured Bucky — altered the costume’s fingers to give himself the dexterity needed to play. Bucky also joins the crowd to dance to “The Chicken Dance” and “Tequila.”

12/02/2025

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Bucky! is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Bucky! is provided by The Dancing Goat Distillery, Robert J. Lenz, Charles H. and Barb A. Merry, Dr. Henry Anderson, Lau and Bea Christensen, Cynthia and David Shaw,...

She’s Bucky!

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 5m 11s | RoseAnn Donovan recounts her time as one of the few women ever to play Bucky Badger. (5m 11s)

What happens when Bucky goes missing?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 3m 25s | Retired UW band director Mike Leckrone reveals his secret turn as the world-famous mascot. (3m 25s)

Chemistry class with Bucky

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 3m 24s | Bassam Shakhashiri gets a jolly visit from Bucky during his holiday chemistry lecture. (3m 24s)

Bucky Badger shreds a guitar

Video has Closed Captions

Clip | 8m 28s | Bucky dazzles the audience with an electrifying guitar performance of “Wipeout.” (8m 28s)

Preview: Bucky!

Preview: Special | 1m 16s | Discover the storied history of Bucky Badger, Wisconsin's iconic mascot and symbol of state pride. (1m 16s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Bucky! is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Bucky! is provided by The Dancing Goat Distillery, Robert J. Lenz, Charles H. and Barb A. Merry, Dr. Henry Anderson, Lau and Bea Christensen, Cynthia and David Shaw,...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?