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September 8, 2004
Buddy's Birth Anniversary
Much thanks to fans from all over the world who sent in greetings and celebrated Buddy's birth anniversary yesterday! Your love and ongoing support means a lot. Here's a link to some of the birthday messages left on our discussion board. You're welcome to post one too.[More...]
September 7, 2004
Happy Birthday, Buddy Holly!
On September 7, 1936, Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas. Pay tribute to Buddy on our discussion board by leaving a message!
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September 6, 2004
Waylon Jennings Reissues
Two albums from Waylon that pay tribute to Buddy Holly are being reissued. 1976's "Are You Ready for the Country" features "Old Friend", a beautiful homage to Buddy. 1978's "I've Always Been Crazy," features a medley of Holly hits performed with The Crickets.
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September 2, 2004
Lennon Rock & Roll Re-Issue
John Lennon's exceptional covers album Rock 'N' Roll will be reissued in a remastered version on September 27. It will feature four bonus tracks and a new selection of photos. Rock 'N' Roll is Lennon's tribute to his teenage idols, including Buddy Holly.
September 2, 2004
School Project Discussion Thread
One of our discussion board members is looking for input from fans for a school project he is doing on Buddy Holly. If you are expressive, you might just be the person to help him out!
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August 31, 2004
New Documentary
Lubbock Lights, a documentary about West Texas music makes its debut in Lubbock on the weekend of September 3. The film explores music on the South Plains and showcases the music of West Texas musicians like Natalie Maines, Jesse Taylor, Buddy Holly and more.
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August 26, 2004
New Album Release
The first account of Buddy Holly's West Texas Roots, performed by those who knew Holly best. Check out this exciting new release!
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August 23, 2004
2004 Buddy Holly Walk of Fame Inductees
Clif Magness (Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer) and Richie McDonald (of the group Lonestar) will be honored as the 2004 inductees into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on September 2, 2004.
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August 20, 2004
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August 16, 2004
Discussion Board Open
We're proud to announce the launch of our new discussion board. You can access it from any "Discuss" link within the site. Use the link above to go directly to the board home page. We look forward to hearing from everyone!
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June 29, 2004
New Web Site
Welcome to our revamped Web site. Be sure to get involved. Post your views to our discussion board. Join our mailing lists to stay in the know. We'll be updating this site frequently, so be sure and stick around!
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April 8, 2004
Buddy Holly guitarist Niki Sullivan dead
Niki Sullivan, who played rhythm guitar and sang backup for Buddy Holly on his early hits with the Crickets, has died. At an appearance two years ago at the museum, Sullivan recalled the uniqueness of Holly's early music when the Crickets recorded such enduring rock 'n' roll hits as That'll Be The Day and Maybe Baby, on which Sullivan's voice can be heard in the original version.
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February 3, 2004
Fans across the world remember "The Day the Music Died"
The Official Web Site of Buddy Holly is honoring Buddy Holly by releasing audio clips of a radio interview on WWUH, given by his widow, Maria Elena Holly. Maria Elena speaks on various topics including Buddy’s relationship with other musicians and the day he proposed to her.
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September 5, 2003
Buddy Holly featured in a discriminating new line of memorabilia
ProTour has jumpstarted their new line by harnessing the demand for memorabilia dedicated to many of the world's greatest legends, including Buddy Holly, Ella Fitzgerald, and Buddy Rich.
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August 6, 2003
California artist releases limited edition Buddy Holly artwork
Allan Berman, a lifelong fan, has kept Buddy's memory alive in unique ways. In addition to impersonating his favorite rock'n'roller, the Lake Wildwood, California resident has created a painting called True Love Ways.
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September 1, 2002
Buddy Holly Performs for Dr Pepper
Throughout 2002, Holly will be featured in an advertising campaign for the popular soft drink Dr Pepper. The campaign includes both 30 and 60-second radio advertisements, and a television commercial featuring photographs of Holly.
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May 1, 2002
Buddy Holly makes it easy for SC Johnson
SC Johnson has produced great consumer products for more than 100 years. Their product line includes Windex, Glade and Saran Wrap. Now, they are utilizing Holly to promote their knack for innovation, proving that 42 years after the tragic plane crash that took his life, his vibrant music still has a strong hold over the public.
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