Archive for March 21st, 2010
Around 1955 Elvis Presley made the music scene, with his good looks and acoustic guitar he was a music idol. Elvis was also the catalyst for a black horn-rimmed glasses, electric guitar playing Buddy Holly.
Elvis with some encouraging words for Buddy unleashed a raw talent who would go on to invent the sound we know today as rock and roll. Buddy’s songs had a simple sound that inspired all the great bands of the 60′s. The guitar parts on his songs had a simplicity to them that made other would-be guitarists hearing him to say ”I think I can do that”.
No other artist at that time wore glasses, Buddy Holly’s appearance with his glasses was like a big sign that said “I’m an ordinary guy and I can do this”. His sound and look inspired the next generation and many more to follow.
His inspiration was so great that both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones first recordings were of Buddy Holly songs. The Beatles had “That’ll Be The Day” while the Stones recorded “Not Fade Away”. Buddy Holly”s influence was so great “The Hollies” got their name from him.