Buddy Holly
USA
Born: 07 September 1936
Died: 03 February 1959
Years Active: 50
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Rock & Roll/Roots, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Early Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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Buddy Holly is perhaps the most anomalous legend of '50s rock & roll -- he had his share of hits, and he achieved major rock & roll stardom, but his importance transcends any sales figures or even the particulars of any one song (or group of songs) that he wrote or recorded. Holly was unique, his legendary status and his impact on popular music all the more extraordinary for having been achieved in barely 18 months. Among his rivals, Bill Haley was there first and established rock & roll music; Elvis Presley objectified the sexuality implicit i...
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- Waylon Jennings (69)
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Influenced by
- Elvis Presley (304)
- Jerry Lee Lewis (45)
- Bo Diddley (24)
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Followers
- The Rolling Stones (385)
- Beatles (252)
- John Lennon (94)
- The Hollies (35)
- Joe Ely (22)
- The Crickets (8)
- Buddy Knox (7)
- Ritchie Valens (4)
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