In 1957, Holly formed a band called Buddy Holly & The Crickets with Niki Sullivan on lead guitar, Jerry Allison on drums, and Joe B. Mauldin on bass. The band quickly gained popularity and signed with Decca Records. In 1957, they released their first hit single, "That'll Be the Day," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Crickets released several more hits, including "Peggy Sue," "Oh, Boy!," and "Rave On."
Solo career
In 1958, Holly left The Crickets and began a solo career. He released his debut solo album, "Buddy Holly," in 1958, which featured the hits "Peggy Sue Got Married," "Raining in My Heart," and "Everyday." Holly's solo career was cut short when he was killed in a plane crash in 1959, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
Influence on music
Buddy Holly was a pioneer in the development of rock and roll music. He was one of the first rock and roll musicians to use electric guitars, amplifiers, and drums in his music. He also wrote and recorded some of the first rock and roll songs that featured complex melodies and lyrics. Holly's music influenced a wide range of musicians, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.
Legacy
Buddy Holly's music has been praised for its originality, energy, and emotion. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time. In 1997, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Holly number 13 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."
Here are some of Buddy Holly's most famous songs:
"That'll Be the Day"
"Peggy Sue"
"Oh, Boy!"
"Rave On"
"Peggy Sue Got Married"
"Raining in My Heart"
"Everyday"