| Part good ol'
boy, part rockabilly rebel, Buddy Holly was one of the most innovative
and influential of 1950s rockers, both on his own and as a member of the
Crickets, rock's first truly self-contained combo. Originally rooted in
country music, Holly leaned towards rock & roll after opening up
concerts for both Bill Haley and Elvis Presley. Holly was amazingly
prolific in the last few years of '50s, penning a string of hits,
including "That'll Be the Day," "Not Fade Away,"
"Peggy Sue," and "Rave On." This remarkable creative
streak was only halted by his death in the infamous plane crash that
also claimed the lives of Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. Although he
only lived to the age of 22, Holly produced a memorable body of work
that has inspired numerous artists |
