BuddyHolly Posts

This Week in Music History: February 3 - 9 -- Beatles vs. Apple & U.S. Government

This week in music history was an eventful one for the Beatles as they fought the government and fought a computer company. ... Read More »

History in the Singing: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' & 19 Other Songs Based On Historic Events

To mark the anniversary of Bloody Sunday we looked at U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and 19 other historically significant songs. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: April 15-21 -- Michael Jackson Catches Fire and More

AFP In Greek mythology, Icarus was the guy who flew too close to the sun only to have his ... Read More »

Dion Explores Bluesy Side of His Hits and the 'Pain' of Buddy Holly Plane Crash

Dion DiMucci discusses his new album, 'Tank Full of Blues,' being on tour with Buddy Holly and the rockers killed in the infamous plane crash, his relationship with Bob Dylan and the bluesy side of his greatest hits. ... Read More »

Rock Stars' Most Iconic Accessories -- The Hip, Geeky and Downright Strange

We salute some of the most memorable accessories in music history. ... Read More »

Ringo Starr and Imelda May Cover Buddy Holly -- Video Premieres

Watch the videos of Ringo Starr and Imelda May covering Buddy Holly's 'Think It Over' and 'I'm Lookin for Someone to Love.' ... Read More »

Justin Townes Earle Debuts Video for Cover of Buddy Holly's 'Maybe Baby'

Now you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Rave On Buddy Holly' with alt-country star Justin Townes Earle who rocks out in the studio to his version of 'Maybe Baby.' ... Read More »

Buddy Holly Tribute to Feature Paul McCartney, Lou Reed and Cee Lo Green

'Rave On Buddy Holly' will feature covers of the late singer's classics by artists like Paul McCartney, Lou Reed Cee Lo Green and Florence and the Machine. ... Read More »

15 Rock Stars Who Died at 27 Years Old

Between 1969 and 1971, the world lost Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. All four rockers died at the age of 27, joining what fans would later dub the 27 Club. ... Read More »

Grammy Awards: Artists Who Shockingly Never Won a Single Trophy for Their Music

Sure, most recording artists will tell you they create ... Read More »

Nick Lowe Ends US Tour in Brooklyn

On Sunday night, less than 24 hours before he was to cross the Atlantic and head home to England, Nick Lowe ventured over the East River and played his first-ever Brooklyn show. ... Read More »