Microphone of the stars? Why the ‘Elvis Mic’ has been favoured by singers and public figures since 1939
The Shure Unidyne 55 microphone has been a favourite of musicians and public speakers since 1939 – from Elvis Presley to Metallica, and from John F. Kennedy to Martin Luther King.
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New bobbleheads honor Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper on crash anniversary
Tuesday marked the 66th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that took the lives of early rock 'n' roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson). And to commemorate what ...
Buddy Holly and the Crickets: Their echoes still chirp at a music store in Durant, OK
We worship our heroes in different ways. David Welborn thinks of his every time he walks past a Telecaster Guitar in his music store. Big brother Larry was 12 years his senior. “Did you play guitar ...
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On This Day in 1959: Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens Tragically Died, Inspiring Don McLean’s “American Pie”
On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...
Celebrate ‘The Day the Music Died’ With New Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens Bobbleheads
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is honoring the music icons with their own bobbleheads, but why doesn't Buddy ...
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‘It’s the Lubbock sound’: Why Buddy Holly had such a lasting impact on the city
To this day there are artifacts and sites all around Lubbock, Texas that honor Buddy Holly, as his legacy has made a lasting ...
It's Been 66 Years Since The Day the Music Died. Ritchie Valens' Sister Is Grateful to Don McLean for Singing About It (Exclusive)
Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...
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More than 60 years after plane crash, Buddy Holly's music, legacy very much alive
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were three of the biggest names in Rock and Roll when they played at the Surf ...
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Feb. 3, 2025: 66 years since 'The Day the Music Died'
On February 3, 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 28-year-old Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., better known by his stage name The Big ...
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Jimmy Clanton, a teenage heartthrob in the '50s, is retiring at the age of 86
Jimmy Clanton, stood in on the Winter Dance Party Tour after the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The ...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Take Good Care of My Baby,” the Signature Hit for Early Rock and Roll Legend Bobby Vee
When you're listening to oldies radio, you'll likely hear a few songs that sound like dated novelties that wouldn't hold up today. But then there are songs like "Take Good Care of My Baby," released ...
19 Surprising People You Probably Never Knew Had Won A Grammy
Past Grammy winners include world leaders, game-changing historical figures... and a certain banjo-playing amphibian.