BUDDY HOLLY

LIFE OF ROCK AND ROLL

• Buddy Holly was born on Sept7, 1936 and died Feb 3,1959
• He was a fantastic singer and songwriter
• His success lasted one and a'half years before his death
• He released three albums in his lifetime.

MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Set template for R&R band : 2 guitars, bass, and drums.
• Wrote, produced, and performed his own songs.
• Released three albums in his lifetime.
• Holly is ranked #13 greatest artists of all time.
• Inducted in R&R hall of fame in 1986.

ONE OF THE BEST

• Holly wrote so many songs records released albums 10 yrs after his death
• Inspired amazing musicians including: Elvis, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
• A movie in 1978 "Buddy Holly Story" was made.