2011 tribute to the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer, released as part of a year-long celebration, on the eve of Holly’s 75th birthday celebration. Produced by the Grammy Award-winning Peter Asher, who assembled a very diverse group of artists to record their favorite Buddy Holly songs, he encouraged each artist to add their own artistic signature to their recording. Read more
PBS will premiere “Buddy Holly: Listen To Me/The Ultimate Buddy Party” on Dec. 3 with performances of his songs by Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Graham Nash, Raul Malo, Paul Anka, Boz Scaggs and several others at a 75th birthday concert staged last month in Hollywood. Read more
Widow, celebs pay tribute to Buddy Holly at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
It was a warm day, actually very hot in Los Angeles on Wednesday as Maria Elena Holly and celebrity fans Gary Busey, who starred as Holly in “The Buddy Holly Story” movie, Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon and Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers helped dedicate a star for the late singer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been his 75th birthday. Read more