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Buddy Holly was a pioneering American rock and roll singer-songwriter from Lubbock, Texas, whose hits like "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue" helped define 1950s pop-rock. His work with the Crickets influenced generations of artists and reshaped modern songwriting.
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Buddy Holly Profile

Born

Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock, Texas on September 7, 1936.

DiedFebruary 3, 1959
Key Tracks

Everyday, Peggy Sue, That'll Be the Day, Dearest, Rave On, True Love Ways, Words Of Love, (Ummmm, Oh Yeah) Dearest, Heartbeat, Not Fade Away.

UK Singles Chart

1 Number One Hit

6 Top-10 Hits

Hall of Fame

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

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