Buddy Holly (September 7, 1936 - February 3, 1959) was born Charles Hardin Holley. His name was changed to Buddy when his mother decided that the name Charles Hardin Holley was too long for such a little boy. Although his career was cut short, his body of work is considered some of the best in rock music history and his music would influence not only many of his recording contemporaries, but also the future direction music would take by using strings on rock and roll records along with other new and innovative ways to manipulate sounds to create the perfect sound he wanted for his songs

Sixties rock bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have cited him as one of their favorite musicians.With this being said
The Beatles first record was THATLL BE THE DAY
and the Rolling Stones first record was NOT FADE
AWAY…

Holly’s music was sophisticated and so far ahead of its time, including the use of instruments considered novel for rock and roll, such as ... read more »