Artist artifact

Rock

Buddy Holly

American singer, 'That'll Be the Day', rock and roll pioneer

Biography

American singer, 'That'll Be the Day', rock and roll pioneer

Influence

Pioneered rock and roll, influenced countless artists worldwide

Historical context

American singer, 'That'll Be the Day', rock and roll pioneer Pioneered rock and roll, influenced countless artists worldwide Known as the 'Father of Rock and Roll' and influenced The Beatles and Rolling Stones

Associated instruments

  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Modern instruments

Specimen note

Known as the 'Father of Rock and Roll' and influenced The Beatles and Rolling Stones