Buddy Holly
Birth nameCharles Hardin Holley
Born(1936-09-07)September 7, 1936
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1959(1959-02-03) (aged 22)
near Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock and roll
  • rockabilly
  • pop
  • country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1952–1959
LabelsDecca, Brunswick, Coral
Associated actsBuddy and Bob, The Crickets, The Picks, Waylon Jennings