Buddy Holly.
Date Submitted: 01/20/2003 01:35:58
Category: / Literature / Biographies
Length: 2 pages (663 words)
Category: / Literature / Biographies
Length: 2 pages (663 words)
Buddy has 40 songs registered with ASCAP or BMI Songwriter's Associations
Full name: Charles Hardin Holley
Born: September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas
Died: February 3, 1959 near Mason City, Iowa
Considered one of the founding fathers of rock 'n roll, Buddy Holly demonstrated his love for music early in life. As a child, Holly learned to play the violin and the piano. However, he soon discovered a preference for the guitar. Holly's parents, Laurence and Ella Holley, continuously supported …
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…who tours the world promoting her first husband's legacy.
Despite a rather short career on the charts, Holly's innovative style, as well as his enthusiastic and energetic performances, made him one of the most popular singers in music history.
"Without Elvis, none of us would have made it."
"He made it easy to wear glasses. I WAS Buddy Holly."
--John Lennon
"Buddy Holly gave you confidence. He was like the boy next door."
--Paul McCartney
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