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Buddy was a talented writer and musician in the late 50’s releasing 35 recordings before his death in a plane crash at the age of 22. His entire career lasted onlt two years, 1957 and 1958. Buddy Holly and the Crickets were the first self-contained rock-n-roll group that wrote and performed their own songs. He wrote his own material, exploited studio technology & employed the now classic line-up of two guitars, bass, & drums. Paul McCartney has the British publishing rights to all of Buddy’s material. He is a member of the Rock-n-roll Hall of Fame & the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him #13 in its list of “100 Greatest Artists.” He was a major influence on the Beatles, the Hollies, Eric Clapton & the Rolling Stones who’s first hit was Buddy’s “Not Fade Away.” His death was immortalized in Don McClean’s “American Pie” as “the day the music died.”

CUSTOM ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING FROM YOUR PHOTOGRAPH: All I need is a high quality photograph or digital image to work from. Many of my customers purchase my paintings as a present for Christmas or birthdays for those hard to buy for people. These paintings become a family heirloom. If you have a favorite old family photo of a relative, a favorite portrait, a classic automobile, family pet, farm machinery, farm scene, favorite musician, or any particular subject matter, email me at z6600fg@chartermi.net. My original work is very economically priced. 11"x14" paintings come with 16"x20" matt and frame. BACKGROUND: I am a retired graphic designer. I have 40 years of graphic arts experience, working as a Graphic Artist, Art Director,...