No. 1,206 in the Index · Music
Buddy Holly
American rock and roll singer (1936–1959).
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Buddy Holly was an American rock and roll singer. Born on 7 September 1936 in Lubbock, Holly died on 3 February 1959 in Clear Lake at the age of 22.
Holly studied at Lubbock High School. Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 75 languages, Buddy Holly is No. 1,206 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 September 1936, Lubbock
- Died
- 3 February 1959, Clear Lake (aged 22)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Guitarist, singer, songwriter
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Lubbock High School
- Plays
- Guitar, violin, voice
- Genres
- Rock music, rockabilly, beat music
- Labels
- Decca, Brunswick Records
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 75
Did you know
22
Lived to 22.
7 Sep
Shares a birthday with Elizabeth I of England and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
6
One of 6 people in the Index born in Lubbock, with Chace Crawford.
75
Has a Wikipedia article in 75 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Buddy Holly
- SpouseMaría Elena Holly
Honours and works
Awards
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1986
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1997
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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