Legend That Is Buddy Holly
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Buddy Holly was just twenty-two years old when he died tragically ina plane crash on a chilly winter morning in February 1959. Yet in eighteen months of recording, as well as concert appearances in America, Britain and Australia, he hasd achieved more than mant musicians do in a lifetime. His inventive geius had left an indelible mark on the character of rock music, and a lefend was born that has endured and grown over the past thirty years.The magic of Buddy Holly's music lives on in the classis songs he wrote - "That'll be the Day", "Rave On", "Not Fade Away", and, of course, the unforgettable "Peggy Sue" and its sequel "Peggy Sue got Married". composed just before his death. On most of these recordings he was accompanied by school friends Jerry Allison and Joe B Mauldin, who became stars along with his as The Crickets.Richard Peters traces Buddy Holly's life from his youth youth in Lubbock, Texas, to his amazing but short-lived international success, drawing on the memories of those who shared it with him - fellow musicians and show business personalities. And following the growth of the legend since 1959, he shows how Buddy's legacy has influenced other rock stars and provided the raw material for films, TV specials, and, most recently, a hugely successful musical.'The Legend That Is Buddy Holly' is lavishly illustrated with photographs tracing the life and influence of this man who changed the course of rock 'n' roll for all time. A detailed discography provides a complete listing for collectors and fans.
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Legend That Is Buddy Holly, Richard Peters
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 1995
- Reliure
- (rigide),
- État du livre
- Abîmé
- Prix
- 8,19 €
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- Titre
- Legend That Is Buddy Holly
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Richard Peters
- Éditeur
- Pop Universal/Souvenir Press
- Publié
- 1995
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 0285630059
- ISBN13
- 9780285630055
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Thématique musicale, Rock, Musique populaire
- Description
- Buddy Holly was just twenty-two years old when he died tragically ina plane crash on a chilly winter morning in February 1959. Yet in eighteen months of recording, as well as concert appearances in America, Britain and Australia, he hasd achieved more than mant musicians do in a lifetime. His inventive geius had left an indelible mark on the character of rock music, and a lefend was born that has endured and grown over the past thirty years.The magic of Buddy Holly's music lives on in the classis songs he wrote - "That'll be the Day", "Rave On", "Not Fade Away", and, of course, the unforgettable "Peggy Sue" and its sequel "Peggy Sue got Married". composed just before his death. On most of these recordings he was accompanied by school friends Jerry Allison and Joe B Mauldin, who became stars along with his as The Crickets.Richard Peters traces Buddy Holly's life from his youth youth in Lubbock, Texas, to his amazing but short-lived international success, drawing on the memories of those who shared it with him - fellow musicians and show business personalities. And following the growth of the legend since 1959, he shows how Buddy's legacy has influenced other rock stars and provided the raw material for films, TV specials, and, most recently, a hugely successful musical.'The Legend That Is Buddy Holly' is lavishly illustrated with photographs tracing the life and influence of this man who changed the course of rock 'n' roll for all time. A detailed discography provides a complete listing for collectors and fans.