Buddy Holly
7 September 1936 – 3 February 1959
Buddy Holly was an American singer, songwriter, and pioneer of rock and roll whose brief career produced enduring hits such as 'That'll Be the Day' and 'Peggy Sue.' Despite dying at age 22, he had a lasting influence on later musicians, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Lived at the same time
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Life events
Birth
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Formed The Crickets
1957
Formed the band that backed him on his major recordings.
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Career
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Released That'll Be the Day
27 May 1957
The single reached number one and became his breakthrough hit.
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Achievement
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Released Peggy Sue
September 1957
The song became one of his signature recordings.
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Achievement
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Relationship
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Embarked on the Winter Dance Party tour
23 January 1959
Toured the U.S. Midwest, his final concert series.
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Career
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Died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa
3 February 1959
Died with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in a crash later called 'The Day the Music Died.'
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Death
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