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vytoland · February 3, 2009, 11:43 AM

Buddy Holly Remembered 50 Years After His Death
Lubbock, Texas
03 February 2009

On February 3, 1959, a small plane crashed in a corn field in Iowa, killing three rock and roll stars - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as "The Big Bopper".

Statue of Buddy Holly in Lubbock, Texas
The 50th anniversary of that tragic event is being observed by rock fans around the world, but especially in Clear Lake, Iowa - the scene of their last performance, where a large concert is planned, and in Buddy Holly's hometown of Lubbock, Texas.

Charles Hardin Holly, known to his family and friends as Buddy, was only 22 years old when he died, but he had by that time created a guitar-driven rock and roll style that would live on among rock bands around the world.

In only a few years, the Lubbock native created hit songs that are still played today - classics like "That'll be the Day," inspired by a line John Wayne spoke in the western movie "The Searchers".

Holly rocked his fans with songs like "Peggy Sue" and "Maybe Baby" and then soothed them with ballads like "Everyday".

The song marked the first use in pop music of a celesta - an instrument mainly associated with classical music performances

goodspeed(TPF) · February 3, 2009, 11:56 AM

Did he own firearms?

vytoland · February 3, 2009, 02:33 PM

yes, buddy owned and carried a pistol............no tricks just facts

**Bud Helms** · February 3, 2009, 02:38 PM

godspeed was trying to give you a hint: posts need to be firearms related.

Closed.

February 3, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	50 years ago Buddy Holly Remembered 50 Years After His Death Lubbock, Texas 03 February 2009 On February 3, 1959, a small plane crashed in a corn field in Iowa, killing three rock and roll stars - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as "The Big Bopper". Statue of Buddy Holly in Lubbock, Texas The 50th anniversary of that tragic event is being observed by rock fans around the world, but especially in Clear Lake, Iowa - the scene of their last performance, where a large concert is planned, and in Buddy Holly's hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Charles Hardin Holly, known to his family and friends as Buddy, was only 22 years old when he died, but he had by that time created a guitar-driven rock and roll style that would live on among rock bands around the world. In only a few years, the Lubbock native created hit songs that are still played today - classics like "That'll be the Day," inspired by a line John Wayne spoke in the western movie "The Searchers". Holly rocked his fans with songs like "Peggy Sue" and "Maybe Baby" and then soothed them with ballads like "Everyday". The song marked the first use in pop music of a celesta - an instrument mainly associated with classical music performances

February 3, 2009, 11:56 AM	#2
goodspeed(TPF) Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: WI Posts: 1,162	Did he own firearms? __________________ It's a trick. Get an axe. http://www.thepiratefleet.com/index.shtml

February 3, 2009, 02:33 PM	#3
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	yes, buddy owned and carried a pistol............no tricks just facts

February 3, 2009, 02:38 PM	#4
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	godspeed was trying to give you a hint: posts need to be firearms related. Closed.