Product Description

The myth of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly has endured since the 1960s. The image of the polite, correct and sweet-natured youth from Lubbock, Texas has been endorsed by plays, films and books. This title offers the whole story, revealed by Buddy's friends, family and lovers. Now Buddy can be seen as the archetypal rock 'n' roll rebel he was. From his humble origins in the conservative Bible Belt to his pivotal role in the shaping of rock 'n' roll, every part of his life and work is examined in this biography. Holly's sudden death in a plane crash at the age of 22 was a key moment in musical history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #598433 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
'Riveting' Sunday Times; 'A hugely entertaining read'. Mojo; 'A fitting, gritty testament' Irish Times; 'A valuable addition to rock'n'roll history' Daily Mail

From the Publisher
The definitive Buddy Holly story. This book debunks the clean-cut myth and establishes that the dawn of rock'n'roll was no different from its more famous excesses of the '60s.

On its first publication, this book was described as 'Riveting' by the Sunday Times and 'A hugely entertaining read' by Mojo. It remains the most important book written about Buddy Holly - a must for anyone interested in his music.

About the Author
Ellis Amburn's previous books have been critically acclaimed best-sellers. Pearl, Amburn's biography of Janis Joplin, sold 175,000 copies, whilst his book on the life of Roy Orbison, Dark Star, achieved sales of over a quarter of a million. He provides a fresh perspective and well-written insight into the personality of Buddy Holly.