Buddy Holly
Biography: Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. His style was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues acts. In 1955, after opening for Elvis Presley, he decided to pursue a career in music. After a show in Clear Lake, Iowa, he chartered an airplane to travel to his next show in Moorhead, Minnesota. Soon after takeoff, the plane crashed, killing Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and the pilot in a tragedy later referred to by Don McLean as "The Day the Music Died" in his song "American Pie". During his short career, Holly wrote and recorded many songs. He is often regarded as the artist who defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums. He was a major influence on later popular music artists, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, The Hollies (who named themselves in his honor), Elvis Costello, Dave Edmunds, Marshall Crenshaw, and Elton John. He was among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 1986. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 13 in its list of "100 Greatest Artists."
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 07, 1936
Deathday: February 03, 1959
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004-01-01
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
2022-07-08
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Overview: With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. This documentary tells the stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning, shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in America’s history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-08
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When the Music's Over
1983-06-14
When the Music's Over
Overview: Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-14
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The True Buddy Holly Story
2012-02-02
The True Buddy Holly Story
Overview: The ROCK 'n' ROLL HALL OF FAME HISTORY of "THE WINTER DANCE PARTY" told by Dion. The true story of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-02
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Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
2003-08-29
Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2003-08-29
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A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets
2004-03-21
A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-21
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Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
1999-02-03
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died
Overview: On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-03
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Buddy Holly: Rave On
2017-05-12
Buddy Holly: Rave On
Overview: Documentary following the life of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-05-12
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Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
1999-02-02
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s
Overview: Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-02
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The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985-09-12
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Overview: This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews with Keith Richards, Phil and Don Everly, Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, Holly's family, and McCartney himself, among others.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-12
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Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
2019-07-19
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Overview: Among the first half-dozen debuts by rock ’n’ roll’s original founders, more significantly it was the first rock album credited to a band rather than a solo artist, as well as a landmark in the history of independent recording methods. Crowned by four of Holly and The Crickets’ best-loved and biggest-selling singles - That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby and Oh, Boy! - The Chirping Crickets was one of only two albums Buddy Holly recorded in his tragically brief career.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-19
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The Music of Buddy Holly and The Crickets
2005-12-31
The Music of Buddy Holly and The Crickets
Overview: The Music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets documents the brief life and career of a young man from Texas whose music and performing style would influence both Rock and Roll and country music. Buddy Holly became famous on the strength of his songwriting talent and his musical style, but died in a tragic airplane accident that also took the life of Richie Valens and The Big Bopper.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-31
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Buddy Holly: The Definitive Story
2009-02-02
Buddy Holly: The Definitive Story
Overview: The documentary is narrated by Paul Gambaccini as the story of Buddy's musical career is told in the words of various friends and associates through anecdotes and film clips of some of the events and locations that featured in his life story. These include, for example, scenes from Lubbock and Clovis, the 'motorcycle' film taken by JI's brother, and some cine film shot on tour in England in early 1958 by Norman Petty. There is also a very brief clip of the Angelic Gospel Singers whose stunning version of I'll Be Alright inspired Buddy's True Love Ways. And a lot more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-02
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