Monday, February 27, 2023

Class of 1986 - Buddy Holly Honors

Inductee Honors

Buddy Holly

Influenced Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Elton John, and others

"...the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll..." - AllMusic

No. 13 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists (2010)

No. 174 on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2011)

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

Inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame (1986)

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

"The Day the Music Died" - Don McLean

Shortly after take off to Buddy Holly's next performance in Minnesota, the chartered plane crashed, killing all on board.  Holly was only 22 years old.

"American Pie" by Don McLean honored Buddy Holly

(Wikipedia)

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