On this day in history, September 7, 1936, legendary singer-songwriter Buddy Holly is born in Lubbock, Texas
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Buddy Holly was born into a musical family in Texas on this day in history, Sept. 7, 1936, and went on to become a major star in the 1950s, inspired by Elvis, among others.
As the fourth and youngest child in his family, Holly was nicknamed "Buddy" by his mother, who felt that his given name was too big for her young boy, according to Biography.com. Elvis Presley made a huge impact on Buddy Holly. On Feb. 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, along with J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens, died in a tragic plane crash. The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences opened in Lubbock in January 2021. Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.
As a youngster, Holly learned to play piano and fiddle, while his older brothers taught him the basics of guitar.
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