Buddy Holly is one of the most iconic musical figures to come out of the State of Texas. While his career was cut short, his influence was the foundation for what we know as modern Rock and Roll. Born in Lubbock in 1936 Buddy was inspired to become a musician from watching an Elvis performance when he was in high school. Soon after he was discovered by a label and formed a band called The Crickets. Known for his signature singing style, his black glasses, and his fender Stratocaster guitar, Buddy began to turn heads in the music world. After splitting from The Crickets in 1957 he began a solo career with hits such as “Peggy Sue” pushing him into the hearts of music lovers. In 1959 he was set to go on tour with fellow artists Richie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson. Quickly this tour turned into an artists nightmare, and one decision to fly a private plane on a snowy night would change the course of music forever. This is the story of The Day That Music Died.
