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- Over the next year or so Buddy Holly and the Crickets had several big hit records, until Buddy decided to "really" become a solo act late in 1958.
- One of Buddy Holly's most out-and-out rocking songs, 'Not Fade Away' was thrown out as a B-side, but is now recognised as one of his very greatest tracks.
- Buddy’s next band signed to Decca, misspelling his name in his contract as Holly rather than Holley, which ended up sticking with the e-free option.
- Buddy Holly was absolutely unique, his legendary status and his impact on popular music all the more extraordinary for having been achieved in barely 18 months.
- Countless musicians from Bruce Springsteen to The Rolling Stones have covered Buddy Holly’s songs on record and in live performances.
- And finally, a compilation of Buddy Holly songs recorded this year by various popular artists, titled Not Fade Away will hit the record stores on December 19.
- Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Buddy Holly by Buddy Holly. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
- Buddy Holly was an American singer and songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music.
- On 3rd Feb 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, aged 17, died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa.