The Official Community of Buddy Holly

Lubbock, Texas

Here we gather information about Buddy's hometown, Lubbock, Texas.

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5/4/05: Buddy's hometown Restaurant closes its doors forever

Lubbock says good-bye to the historical Hi-D-Ho Restaurant where Buddy Holly and the Crickets would stage rooftop performances!

11/1/00: virtualubbock: Buddy Holly: Master Dreamcrafter, Rock-n-Roll MessiahLink to another Web site

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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.

Buddy Holly Hometown Page: Lubbock CollectionLink to another Web site

The City of Lubbock purchased the largest single collection of Buddy Holly memorabilia for $175,000.

InterCity Oz: Buddy Holly: The InfluenceLink to another Web site

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Story and photos from the exhibition that features items from the City of Lubbock’s Buddy Holly collection.

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Tour of LubbockLink to another Web site

Take a tour of Buddy's home town, through streaming video, 360-degree and panoramic pictures.

virtualubbock: Chris Oglesby Interviews Lloyd MainesLink to another Web site

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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!

virtualubbock: The Day The Music Was BornLink to another Web site

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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.

Buddy Holly Center: The Buddy Holly GalleryLink to another Web site

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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.

Buddy Holly Center: Buddy Holly CenterLink to another Web site

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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.

BuddyHollyOnline.com: Tour Of LubbockLink to another Web site

Photo tour of Buddy's Lubbock hometown.