“Rock & Roll as we know it wouldn’t exist without Buddy Holly” – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
One of the most influential creative forces of the ’50s, Buddy Holly was a remarkable musician who wasn’t afraid to experiment. He blended rock, blues, gospel, and every other style he admired into his songs. His impact was so far-reaching, that within his brief career (of only 18 months), he managed to revolutionize rock & roll.
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Only 22 at his time of death, Buddy Holly created songs that would go on to inspire huge names like Elton John, The Beatles, Don McLean, The Rolling Stones, and more.
If only he hadn’t boarded that plane…who knows what other outstanding things this musical prodigy would have done?
Here’s a glimpse into the day the music died.