Guide Note

Buddy Holly was a popular and influential Singer-Songwriter and one of the pioneers of the early Rock N' Roll movement. Playing ith his backing band, The Crickets, Holly's brief but memorable career helped influence and pave the way for a number of up and coming Rock bands, including The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Career

Born in Lubbock, Texas, Holly was raised in a musical family and began performing in talent shows and clubs while still in high school. After seeing Elvis Presley perform, Holly began to embrace Rock N' Roll and eventually went on to form The Crickets - who eventually became his backing band. Over the next few years, Buddy Holly and The Crickets had a string of hits, including "That'll Be the Day" and "Everyday".

Death

Holly died at the age of 22 in a plane crash along with fellow musicians The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens on February 3, 1959. Although Holly's career was cut short, his contribution to Rock music was substantial.

Fast Facts

Name: Charles Hardin Holley
Born: September 7, 1936
Died: February 3, 1959
Origin: Lubbock, Texas
Don McLean's hit song "American Pie" was inspired by Holly's death.

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