Lubbock, Texas
Here we gather information about Buddy's hometown, Lubbock, Texas.
5/4/05: Buddy's hometown Restaurant closes its doors forever
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Lubbock says good-bye to the historical Hi-D-Ho Restaurant where Buddy Holly and the Crickets would stage rooftop performances! |
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11/1/00: virtualubbock: Buddy Holly: Master Dreamcrafter, Rock-n-Roll Messiah
With the sheer force of his desire and will, Buddy Holly - the misfit, dorky little brother - created an everlasting icon of the quintessence of Rock-n-Roll coolness.
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Buddy Holly Hometown Page: Lubbock Collection
The City of Lubbock purchased the largest single collection of Buddy Holly memorabilia for $175,000.
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InterCity Oz: Buddy Holly: The Influence
Story and photos from the exhibition that features items from the City of Lubbock’s Buddy Holly collection.
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The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Tour of Lubbock
Take a tour of Buddy's home town, through streaming video, 360-degree and panoramic pictures.
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virtualubbock: Chris Oglesby Interviews Lloyd Maines
I didn't realize what an impact Buddy Holly and the whole Lubbock scene had on England. Because we landed over there and they treated us like we were kings, and it was because we were from Lubbock!
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virtualubbock: The Day The Music Was Born
In early 1955, during rock and roll's nascence, the Cotton Club in Lubbock booked Elvis Presley.
As Elvis' band approached the edge of town, they were met by a young local musician named Buddy Holly.
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Buddy Holly Center: The Buddy Holly Gallery
The Buddy Holly Gallery features a permanent exhibition on the life and music of Buddy Holly. Artifacts owned by the City of Lubbock, as well as other items that are on loan are presented in this exciting exhibition.
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Buddy Holly Center: Buddy Holly Center
The Center collects, preserves and interprets artifacts relevant to Lubbock's most famous native son, Buddy Holly, as well as to other performing artists and musicians of West Texas.
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