Charles Hardin Holley, known professionally by his stage name Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was a central and pioneering figure of rock and roll. He was born to a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his two siblings.
- Occupation
- guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 7, 1936
- Died
- February 3, 1959
- Website
- http://www.buddyholly.com