A tribute to rock n'roll pioneer
Buddy Holly is heading for Motherwell next month.
A 1978 movie, "The
Buddy Holly Story," featured Gary Busey in the title role.
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers is a dynamic show featuring authentic arrangements, driving rhythms, energetic performances and skilled musicianship that has audiences dancing in the aisles.
My mate, a fearless type, managed to get
Buddy Holly's autograph, which we knocked out for half a crown and used that to buy fish and chips.
"We are thrilled to have Rick and David bring their considerable talents and expertise to The
Buddy Holly Educational Foundation," said Holly.
Entertainers
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers will perform in Stirling this month
Buddy Holly, pictured left, was born in Texas on September 7, 1936, and this Limited Edition maestro watch pays tribute to the 80th anniversary of his birth.
"I believe this is testament to a great show and to the enduring appeal of
Buddy Holly and what he represents - a youthful energy, huge talent and creativity, combined with a determination to make a lasting impression in this world."
"I only needed specs for reading, but as a result of wearing them all the time to try to look like
Buddy Holly, I became genuinely nearsighted," (http://www.nme.com/news/buddy-holly/42490) said John.
Richard Armstrong and James Buckley recreate the Big Bopper and Richie Valens with plenty of pizazz, while drummer Will Clark and bassist Craig Squance combine accomplished playing with good acting performances as
Buddy Holly's sidekicks e Crickets.
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Buddy Holly - a Legend Reborn will rock Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall on October 17, Perth Concert Hall the next night and Aberdeen Music Hall on the 19th.
RAVE ON
Buddy Holly, right, and drummer Jerry Allison on their new bikes