The Buddy Holly crash site marker and memorial near Clear Lake, Iowa. (Photos courtesy of Iowa Tourism Office) Thousands of fans journey to an Iowa farm field to pay their respects. by: Steve ...

Even today Buddy Holly's gangly, geeky look is unmistakable. His music: unforgettable. It's so fresh that 50 years after his death, it still has the power to draw legions of fans to tiny Clear ...

This memorial is a bit simpler, just a giant pair Buddy Holly’s iconic glasses, sitting on pillars. Even today, people pay their respects to the memorials, leaving little tokens to their dearly ...