VH-KDK Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Charles Hardin Holly. 1. The commemorative plaque outside The Buddy Holly Centre 2. Just under the tail to the left is the Buddy Holly Centre and the West Texas Hall of Fame. 3. Buddy Holly's statue at the West Texas Hall of Fame which commemorates the many local musicians. 4. Approaching Preston Smith International Airport 5. Outside the Buddy Holly Centre at 19th St and Cricket's Avenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Great story I like his music and your shots John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 33 minutes ago, musterpilot said: Great story I like his music and your shots John Thanks for that John. Another one of those "what might have been" events, so sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Nice info on Buddy Holly we have been the center a couple of time. He had a big influence on the Beatles. Lubbock is about 100 miles south of Amarillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Great story Martyn. I loved that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Fantastic places you have seen & show us. Now some German music to honour Mr. Holly: In case you need a translation of the lyrics, you can find it here: https://lyricstranslate.com/de/buddy-hollys-brille-buddy-hollys-glasses.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 That was fantastic Martyn! He inspired a lot of British musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 One of my favorites back in the day Martyn, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 An all time favorite - a tribute to Buddy. Warning full length version - 13 mins 28 sec on my CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 11:59 PM, lifejogger said: Nice info on Buddy Holly we have been the center a couple of time. He had a big influence on the Beatles. Lubbock is about 100 miles south of Amarillo. Cheers John, The Beatles name was even a tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets! Well we were about half way to Amarillo from Midland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 3:06 AM, flyingleaf said: Great story Martyn. I loved that guy. I was just a tad too young to know of him then Karl but I have certainly heard of him since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 4:26 AM, Stillwater said: Fantastic places you have seen & show us. Now some German music to honour Mr. Holly: In case you need a translation of the lyrics, you can find it here: https://lyricstranslate.com/de/buddy-hollys-brille-buddy-hollys-glasses.html Thanks Gerold, a different song too. According to the museum they have his glasses on show and I assume they are Kosher and not like Ned Kelley's armour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 4:49 AM, Jack Sawyer said: That was fantastic Martyn! He inspired a lot of British musicians. Thanks Jack and he sure was a huge inspiration in the UK after his tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 5:31 AM, adambar said: One of my favorites back in the day Martyn, great job Many thanks Adam, another one taken way too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 12:40 PM, olderndirt said: An all time favorite - a tribute to Buddy. Warning full length version - 13 mins 28 sec on my CD. Many thanks OND, I haven't heard this version but I will have a listen, thanks for the warning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 9:26 AM, Stillwater said: Now some German music to honour Mr. Holly: Was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, flyingleaf said: Was? From this song and video above you would probably not guess the looks of this famous German band. Just take your time and look for "Die Ärzte" on YT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Stillwater said: From this song and video above you would probably not guess the looks of this famous German band. Just take your time and look for "Die Ärzte" on YT... I have taken your advise Gerold and I see what you mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 9 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 20 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Was?=What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Was?=What? Many thanks Karl but I thought he was on second base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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