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Holly, Buddy (1936-1959)
As a songwriter, performer, and musician, Buddy Holly remains one of the most influential rock 'n' roll entertainers of all time. Artists such as the Beatles, th...
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One of rock 'n' roll's founding fathers, Buddy Holly (1936-1959) recorded a highly influential body of work before his untimely death. Holly's unique mix of pop melodicism, aggressive rhythmic drive, ...
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In the following excerpt from his 1971 study of Holly, Laing provides an analysis of the compositional structure of Holly's songs as well as the highly individual style of his performance on st...
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In the following essay, Aquila examines the endurance of Holly's reputation as a songwriter and his status as a major figure in popular American culture.
February 3, 1959 is for many rock and r...
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In the following excerpt, Goldrosen and Beecher document the continued popularity and influence of Holly's songs following his death, detailing the release of "enhanced" versions ...
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Holly, Buddy (1936-1959)
Buddy Holly
Critical Essay by Dave Laing
