Buddy Holly
Texas singer-guitarist Buddy Holly, with his almost angelic charm, talent to burn and decidedly singular gift for flat get it rocking, was one of early rock & roll's most creative proponents. Holly had a deft, light touch and a spun-sugar pop sensibility that were woven together so extraordinarily well that the offbeat combination never prevented him from going full throttle into the shadowy valley of rock--where he could drive a beat until the wheels fell off. He was a profoundly influential stylist, recognized by no less a force than another pop prone juggernaut, the Beatles, who chose their insect-oid name as an homage to Holly’s band, the Crickets. Decades later, Holly was still a presence, as evidenced by the band Weezer’s song and video... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Lubbock, Texas, United States
- Genre:
- Rock, Rock & Roll, Oldies
- Birthdate:
- 09/07/1936
- Death date:
- 02/03/1959
