Buddy would have been 70 today.

 

 

Charles Hardin (Buddy) Holly was born September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas the fourth of four children born to Lawrence and Ella Holly. In Texas most everyone had a nickname, and the family always called him "Buddy."

 

 

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On June 3, 1955 Buddy and his friend, Bob Montgomery, opened for a young Elvis at Connelly's Pontiac Showroom, in a free show to attract customers.