Who was Buddy Holly?
Q: Who was Buddy Holly?
A: Buddy Holly was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter born in Lubbock, Texas as Charles Hardin Holley on September 7, 1936.
Q: What was Holly's most famous song?
A: One of Holly's most famous songs was "That'll Be the Day" which he wrote. When played by The Crickets in 1957, it went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
Q: What was Holly's influence on rock and roll music?
A: Holly was important in the history of rock and roll music overall, and in the subgenre, rockabilly music. His style was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues.
Q: What instruments did Holly play?
A: Holly played several different types of instruments.
Q: What was the name of Holly's group?
A: Holly's group was called The Crickets.
Q: When did Holly die and how did he die?
A: Buddy Holly died on February 3, 1959 when a Beechcraft Bonanza 35 airplane carrying him crashed into a field near Mason City, Iowa. Also killed in the crash were Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, including pilot Roger Peterson.
Q: Did Holly have a number one song after his death?
A: Yes, in April 1959, Holly had a number one song (after death) on the UK Singles Chart music chart.
