Buddy Holly

Big White Hat posted some Texas Swing music videos which inspired me to post a Buddy Holly video and some biographical info. Not much to do with being a Marine parent, but lots to do with living in Lubbock.

Charles Hardin (Buddy) Holly was born September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas the fourth of four children born to Lawrence and Ella Holly. In Texas most everyone had a nickname, and the family always called him "Buddy." The Holly's had a rich musical tradition. Older brothers, Larry and Travis, taught themselves how to play the guitar. Their sister Pat sang duets with her mother in the evening at the living room piano. Every Sunday found the Hollys attending services at the Baptist Church, singing hymns of praise and joy to God.

Buddy Holly tourism and memorabilia information.