Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his two siblings.

Apr 2, 2014 · Buddy Holly was an American singer/songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music. Already well versed in several music styles,...

6 days ago · Buddy Holly (born September 7, 1936, Lubbock, Texas, U.S.—died February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa) was an American singer and songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music.

2 days ago · On February 3, 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 28-year-old Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., better known by his stage name The Big Bopper, and 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, died in a plane crash along ...

Buddy Holly was one of the first artists to use innovative recording techniques in the studio, such as double-tracking vocals and experimenting with different sound effects. He was a pioneer in the rock 'n' roll genre, blending elements of country, rockabilly, and R&B to create his unique sound.

1 day ago · Thanks to Don McLean’s 1972 hit song, “American Pie,” people refer to the passing of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper as “The Day The Music Died.” For context, on February ...

Lawrence and Ella Holley named their child after his two grandfathers, but the nickname “Buddy” is how he was known. The “e” from Holley was accidentally dropped on his first recording contract, and the mistake was never corrected.

1 day ago · Who was Buddy Holly? According to the City of Lubbock website, Holley was born on September 7, 1936.He grew up with an interest in music, ranging from country and blue grass to rhythm and blues.

May 18, 2018 · Buddy Holly. One of rock 'n' roll's founding fathers, Buddy Holly (1936-1959) recorded a highly influential body of work before his untimely death. Holly's unique mix of pop melodicism, aggressive rhythmic drive, and imaginative arrangement ideas directly inspired the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and numerous other bands in the coming decades.

Feb 1, 1995 · Buddy Holly, rock-and-roll pioneer, was born Charles Hardin Holley on September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas. He was the youngest of four children of Lawrence and Ella (Drake) Holley.