Buddy Buie wurde am 23 Januar 1941 in Marianna, Florida, USA geboren. Er war mit Gloria Seay verheiratet. Er starb am 18 Juli 2015 in Dothan, Alabama, USA.
He was a songwriter and producer who was influential in founding the Atlanta Rhythm Section. His hits include "So Into You" and "Spooky". He also worked with Roy Orbison and Classics IV.