buddy holly

     

Charles Harin "Buddy" Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959) was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. The change of spelling of "Holley" to "Holly" came about because of an error in a contract he was asked to sign, listing him as Buddy Holly. That spelling was then adopted for his professional career.

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  • ...& the Crickets
  • This rock pioneer's first & only No. 1 hit was 1957's "That'll Be The Day"
  • Charles was the real first name of this Texan who died in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa
  • In 1959 this 22-year-old singer played his last gig, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
  • In a 1978 film Gary Busey played this rock legend
  • Needing time to do laundry on tour, this early rock giant chartered a fatal flight
  • ... and the Crickets
  • After hearing Elvis live in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, he switched to singing rock 'n' roll
  • In 2006 Lubbock, Texas held a bash for what would have been this native son's 70th birthday
  • Gary Busey paid over $240,000 for a guitar once owned by this man he played on film

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