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Fans pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper
Written by admin on February 3, 2012 – 1:38 pm -| Fans around the world are commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J. P. Richardson (the Big Bopper) today. Among the main events is the annual four-day commemoration of the Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. This was the last venue that the stars played before boarding the plane that would tragically crash shortly after take off. The Surf Ballroom has been designated a historical landmark by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places last year. |
The Buddy Holly Center in Buddy’s home town of Lubbock, Texas is also marking the occasion by opening its doors free of charge from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm this evening. The permanent exhibition includes photographs, clothing, report cards, a pair of Holly’s trademake glasses and his Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Let’s step back in time for an example of how the media reacted to the tragedy in 1959. Ren Grevatt had this to say in his February 9, 1959 “On the Beat” column for Billboard Magazine:
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Moving up to date, Dion DiMucci, who also played on the Winter Dance Party tour, has paid tribute to the three on his Facebook page:
| “Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper – You are well loved and missed my friends. May God bless you always. With love and affection.” |
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Tags: Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens
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“Buddy Holly – Listen To Me” coming to PBS
Written by admin on October 29, 2011 – 5:34 pm -A star-studded tribute to Buddy Holly will air on PBS in December.
“Buddy Holly: Listen To Me/The Ultimate Buddy Party” includes performances from a Buddy Holly 75th Birthday tribute concert that took place at the Music Box in Hollywood on September 7. Among the artists featured in the special are Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Raul Malo, Graham Nash, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, Patrick Stump and James Burton. There are also taped messages from big name fans of Holly, including Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne and Eric Idle.
Tags: Brian Wilson, Buddy Holly, Chris Isaak, James Burton, Keith Richards, Listen to Me Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks
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Test Your Knowledge of Buddy Holly
Written by admin on September 7, 2011 – 9:21 pm -See also: Stars pay tribute to Buddy Holly
Tags: Buddy Holly, Buddy Holly 75th birthday, Buddy Holly quiz
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Song of the Week #70 – “That’ll Be The Day”
Written by admin on September 5, 2011 – 10:48 am -| Buddy Holly’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “That’ll Be The Day” has been selected as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons to mark what would have been the late star’s 75th birthday on September 7. |
Tags: Buddy Holly, Buddy Holly 75th birthday, Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, Listen to Me Buddy Holly, Rave On Buddy Holly, That'll Be The Day, The Crickets
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“Listen to Me: Buddy Holly” – tribute album
Written by admin on August 28, 2011 – 6:25 pm -| Brian Wilson, Chris Isaak, Imelda May, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne are among the artists covering classic Buddy Holly songs on a new tribute CD titled “Listen to Me: Buddy Holly.” |
Tags: Buddy Holly, Buddy Holly tribute album, Chris Isaak, Graham Nash, Imelda May, Jackson Browne, Jeff Lynne, Linda Ronstadt, Listen to Me Buddy Holly, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney, Rave On Buddy Holly, Ringo Starr
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