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Buddy HollyBuddy Holly Buddy Holly American rock and roll singer (1936–1959) For other uses, see Buddy Holly (disambiguation). "Charles Holly" redirects here. For the Colorado judge, see Charles Frederick Holly. Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician 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. Quick facts Born, Died ... Buddy Holly Holly, c. 1957 Born Charles Hardin Holley (1936-09-07)September 7, 1936 Lubbock, Texas, U.S. Died February 3, 1959(1959-02-03) (aged 22) Grant Township, Iowa, U.S. Cause of death… (Source: Wikipedia)
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