Buddy was the first guy who had confidence in me. ... I had as much star quality as an old shoe, but he really liked me, and believed in me.” ...

When it comes to musical icons there are arguably none bigger than the Fender Stratocaster guitar ... from Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Holly to John Mayer and Kurt Cobain. It remains the choice ...

The Stratocaster also had timing on its side. It came out amid two other transformative innovations: television and rock ’n’ roll. Sales picked up once Buddy Holly showcased a Strat on the ...