Rave On - Buddy Holly 1959 - Buddy Holly died February 3, 1959 (aged 22) by a plane crash

Buddy Holly (born Charles Hardin Holley) was an American singer and songwriter who was a central figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. Despite his short career, his innovative songwriting and recording techniques were highly influential, earning him the nickname "The Father of Rock and Roll."
Born in Lubbock, Texas in 1936, Holly learned to play guitar and sing at a young age. He began performing locally with his friends, blending country, rhythm and blues, and gospel music. In 1957, he formed his band, The Crickets, and signed with Brunswick Records. Their first single, "That'll Be the Day," became a massive hit, catapulting them to fame.
Holly's distinct style, characterized by his hiccup vocals, horn-rimmed glasses, and energetic stage presence, set him apart. He wrote and recorded several other hit songs, including "Peggy Sue," "Oh, Boy!," and "Everyday." However, his career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1959 at the age of 22, along with fellow musicians Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
Despite his untimely death, Buddy Holly's music continues to resonate with listeners worldwide, and his influence can still be heard in the work of countless artists today. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, cementing his legacy as one of the pioneers of rock and roll.

[@samcash6131]

Buddy Holly wrote, produced and recorded some of the best music of all times.

[@barrytooley6724]

He didn’t write this, but I agree completely

[@Tonetwisters]

And influenced literally a WORLD of other musicians, either directly or indirectly. Probably no other musician had as much impact on the development of other musicians and bands as did Buddy Holly.

[@danherrmann8755]

So clear just the music and voice , talent like I have never heard. Thanks.

[@patrickdevries6267]

Today Feb 3 2024 it is exact 65 years ago that music died! Rip Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper

[@andrececchetto9192]

Yes the best

[@johntooth9294]

I believe that Buddy's music is still up there Today and not out of place .. He was ahead of the time..

[@bertdirkx4242]

One of the greatest.

[@DannyAckerman-p7o]

Yes sir the best 😅

[@howardoley964]

Absolutely, the greatest, 60 plus years ago.

[@annabrown7302]

NO MUSIC TODAY LIKE BUDDY HOLLY RIP BUDDY HOLLY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billbowers7553]

Buddy was just great....

[@briantilke]

Shorly Buddy Holly was the greatest rock singer composer and recording artist of al time what other artists is having TV shows using there songs named after them and there records played 65 years after there death, Rock on Buddy 👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟👍

[@garycampbell1985]

That's what you call rock and roll

[@LindaD-o3v]

When I hear his music it brings me back in time.

[@fs.pureblood]

Not forgetting Richie and J.P.

[@ronaldvantine4488]

I was 16 when Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died.

[@bethweeks5943]

That couple beginning at 1:00 is fantastic! 🎉🎉🎉

[@franklynpertuz7669]

Man you ain't kidding that's one of the best music ever even the dancing was great

[@tomlawler5850]

Back when people could really dance!!!

[@diceman199]

They still can, plenty of lindy hop, east coast swing etc classes around.

[@hoopjo12345]

I AM A HUGE ROCK AND ROLL FAN

[@barrytooley6724]

This is my ringtone, but always wanna listen instead of answering

[@gloriaanstine9289]

My favorite song of his True Love Ways I have seen the movie many times. He had a beautiful voice.❤❤❤

[@edwardphillips8460]

Great Buddy Holly tune. Yet matched with a Carl Perkins performance. Guess there’s not much film footage of Buddy playing.

[@2011littlejohn1]

This guy singlehandedly invented the completely self contained rock band.

[@bobleitch3610]

Best ever. And he wrote this stuff. A fabulous entertainer, he could do it all.

[@ernesthusband8046]

Shaking that bacon and twisting and a turning and rocking and a reeling down memory lane and styling and profiling that way of the day their way and get on down the hiway and wave bye bye and do not cry, hehhehehehee!!!

[@alecjefferson6993]

Below he did write some the best songs and in such a short time. 🎼🎼🎼🥰🇬🇧

[@zetaweaver7476]

so sad

[@andrewbrowning9755]

A singing genius of the 20th century

[@johntooth9294]

You will never get bored with Buddy's music..

[@starydedecek]

Už víte proč dříve neexistovali fitka ???

[@klausleverenz7519]

wie wird man nochmal sixteen😍

[@davidtodd7538]

He was just the best

[@ant01plim]

Democracy and music go hand in hand x

[@alanFconrad]

I love Buddys music

[@mickcrowhurst1596]

legend

[@edwinthompson6510]

i knew buddy holly even played bass on tour with him Edwin J

[@nigelmarshallkenyonabbott8684]

I think their too dressed down

[@GoNo0513]

Whats with these homies dissing my girl?

[@FrancoisePrzybylski]

Il ne sera jamais oublié, il chante tellement bien avec sa voix magnifique, sa beauté❤❤

[@김희철-l2l]

Tall and beautiful girls!

[@Leon-jq2iz]

ich Liebe eh beide, beide zusammen sehe ich jetzt zum ersten Mal ..... super diese beiden performa und natürlich absolute Weltkünstler zusammen zusehen schade das das nie geklappt hat ....Tina du kommst wieder bis bald

[@garethjones2171]

love it

[@PeterGaunt]

What movie is the video from?

[@georelbonai8244]

As a Gen Z I Really want to get myself a woman who can dance like this with me.

[@arwienschmidt1987]

Same😂

[@Thomas-sc3hj]

Who did not text

[@PaulTillson]

I am 75 so was bought up with this great music. Also in the 60s I was a hippie

[@danklein7318]

so fake dance

[@henrywalker5931]

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