Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was an American singer and songwriter who played a central role in pioneering rock and roll during the mid-1950s. Born into a musical family during the Great Depression in Lubbock, Texas, he learned to play guitar and sing alongside his siblings. After opening for Elvis Presley in 1955, Holly decided to pursue a career in music and formed a group with his friend Bob Montgomery. He went on to record many songs including That'll Be the Day and Peggy Sue which became major hits. Holly is considered to be the artist who defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums. He was among the first inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
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