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Triple J Chophouse Offering 'Buddy Holly Burger' in Honor of the Rocker's Birthday Today

Landon King — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:45:13 +0000

If you're looking for a good meal tonight as you celebrate Buddy Holly's birthday, you can't go wrong with the guys at (FREE PLUG ALERT!) Triple J Chophouse & Brewery.

Remembering Buddy Holly on His 76th Birthday

Landon King — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:30:14 +0000

Charles Hardin 'Buddy' Holly would have been 76 years old on September 7th. Join Kool FM all day Friday as we celebrate Buddy's life, music and legacy through his music. Listen every hour for the very best of Buddy! See the next page for a few events and links to more Buddy-related items.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Induct Buddy Holly's Crickets [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:39:26 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inducting the backup bands of six people who are already in the Hall. The inductees include Buddy Holly's Crickets, among others.

Sonny Curtis – 'The REAL Buddy Holly Story' [VIDEO]

Landon King — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:29:11 +0000

After seeing 'The Buddy Holly Story' starring Gary Busey, Sonny Curtis was unhappy about how the story was told. So, he wrote his OWN version. Like Sonny says, 'Remember they had a whole movie to tell their story, but all I got is a song and my story's got to rhyme'.

Kool 98 Remembers 'The Day the Music Died'

Landon King — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:20:02 +0000

February 3rd, 2012 marks the 53rd Anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper), and pilot Roger Peterson. The Buddy Holly Center would like to invite the public to an all day event celebrating their lives and legacies. Patrons are invited to the Center FREE of charge on Friday, February 3rd from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.

West Texas Music Historian Bill Griggs Dies at 69

Landon King — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:46:36 +0000

We have lost a true hero of West Texas music. Bill Griggs died Tuesday at the age of 69. Read more about Bill, in his own words, on the next page.

Curtis, Allison & Mauldin: Hall of Fame Induction 2008

Landon King — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:24:09 +0000

Sonny, along with the other two Crickets, J.I. Allison and Joe B. Mauldin, was inducted into the “Musicians Hall of Fame,” October 2008. The Crickets were inducted by Keith Richards and Phil Everly. See a news report about the event on the next page! Sonny Curtis’ official website: www.sonnycurtis.com

Sonny Curtis – "The Real Buddy Holly Story"

Landon King — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:12:02 +0000