Buddy Holly

Born Sep. 7, 1936 in TX

Died 1959

Short-lived, pioneering singer & songwriter who, with his band The Crickets, had huge hits like “That’ll Be The Day” and “Peggy Sue.”

Was a major influence on The Beatles and Bob Dylan.

Credited with several music innovations and inducted with the very 1st class into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

“Death is very often referred to as a good career move.”