The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Class of 1986 No. 7

Buddy Holly

Pioneer in mid-50s rock and roll

Inducted by John Fogerty

(Wikipedia)

Read to Wikipedia for Buddy Holly's career, legacy, and discography.

Note - Buddy Holly was only 22 years old when he passed away due to a plane crash that killed the few passengers and pilot on board.  (September 7, 1936 - February 3, 1959)

- Noteworthy Mentions -

Influence on Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, The Hollies (in honor of Buddy Holly), Elvis Costello, Marshall Crenshaw, and Elton John

No. 13 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists (1986)

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1986)

Inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame (2000)

Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (1997)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2011)