Buddy Holly: Words Of Love is a tribute to the late rock and roll artist and songwriter, whose influence has been felt by countless musicians over the past six decades. Launched this week in ...

Buddy is the smash hit musical celebration of the life of Buddy Holly and how in just three short years, Buddy set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock ‘n’ roll.

Buddy is the smash hit musical celebration of the life of Buddy Holly and how in just three short years, Buddy set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock ‘n’ roll.

Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper all died in the same tragic plane trash on ...

Buddy Holly was born into a musical family in Texas on this day in history, Sept. 7, 1936, and went on to become a major star in the 1950s, inspired by Elvis, among others.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Marriott Theatre . The musical features “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” The Big Bopper’s ...

Holly died in a plane crash—along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper—on Feb. 3, 1959. But his musical legacy continues to challenge expectations of what rock and roll can be.

To that end, below are Buddy Holly’s Top 10 songs. 1. ... It was first recorded in New Mexico on May 27, 1957, the same day as “Everyday.” The song takes from a Bo Diddley beat. 7.

Playing at the Pickard Theatre in Brunswick through July 15, the interactive 1950s musical tells the story of rock 'n' roll icon Buddy Holly and his rapid, brief rise to fame.