American Songwriter

The Story Behind “Oh, Boy!” by The Crickets and How the Band Created an Alter Ego

For such a short career, Buddy Holly made an impact on rock ‘n’ roll like few others. From May 1957 until his death in February 1959, he hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 eight times. Holly’s ...
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Caprock Chronicles: Forgotten Sounds Behind Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Part One: The Three Tunes and The Tolletts

Editor’s Note: Caprock Chronicles are edited by Jack Becker, Librarian Emeritus, Texas Tech University Libraries. He can be reached at [email protected]. Today’s article about Buddy Holly and the ...
Columbus Telegram

Holly had an impact on many musicians

MASON CITY, Iowa — When Bill Griggs used to go to music stores and ask for Buddy Holly records, the people behind the counter thought he meant Billie Holiday. Today entire sections of music stores are ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Holly had impact on many musicians

MASON CITY, Iowa - When Bill Griggs used to go to music stores and ask for Buddy Holly records, the people behind the counter thought he meant Billie Holiday. Today entire sections of music stores are ...