Posts Tagged ‘The Crickets’
Joe B. Mauldin, bassist for the Crickets, dies aged 74
Written by admin on February 8, 2015 – 7:32 am -Joe B. Mauldin, the bassist for Buddy Holly’s Crickets, died on Saturday morning (Feb 7th) in Nashville. He was 74.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Class of 2012
Written by admin on April 15, 2012 – 10:37 am -Cleveland rocked last night as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2012.
Tags: Beastie Boys, Cosino Matassa, Don Kirshner, Donovan, Freddie King, Glyn Johns, Guns 'N' Roses, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 inductees, The Blue Caps, The Comets, The Crickets, The Faces, The Famous Flames, The Midnighters, The Miracles, The Small Faces, Tom Dowd
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct six classic backing groups
Written by admin on February 10, 2012 – 10:10 pm - |
Six classic backing groups, including The Crickets and The Miracles, have been added to the list of performers who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. |
Tags: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2012 inductees, The Blue Caps, The Comets, The Crickets, The Famous Flames, The Midnighters, The Miracles
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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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Origins of band names
Written by admin on May 3, 2010 – 7:01 am -We become so familiar with the names of top bands and artists that it’s hard to imagine them being called anything else. It just has to be The Beatles who recorded Rubber Soul or Creedence Clearwater Revival who saw the Bad Moon Rising! But what makes a good band name and where do the ideas come from? Read on to find out how some of the biggest bands and artists chose their names.
Tags: Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, The Crickets, The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, The Who
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