February 3rd, 2009, was the 50th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly.
He died in 1959 at the age of 22, but his short career proved to be one of the most influential in the turbulent history of rock n roll.
For acts ranging from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Hollies and Waylon Jennings, Buddy's band and music were truly inspirational.
Here is a timely celebration of Buddy Holly featuring a classic biography from 1972, plus a brand new assessment of his legacy as reflected on stage and screen, as well as in tributes from performers as diverse as Blondie, Eric Clapton, The Mavericks, Steeleye Span and The Flaming Groovies, all illustrated by classic photographs.
Holly's songs have become indisputable classics and here, in brand new engravings, arranged for piano, voice and guitar arrangements, are 33 of the very best of them making Buddy Holly Lives! a fitting tribute to a rock n roll giant.
SONGS INCLUDE:
Everyday, Heartbeat, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy!, Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, True Love Ways, Words of Love, Wishing
