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Based on life of Buddy Holly, a singer who pioneered Rock and Roll music, the Buddy Holly Story is a theatrical tribute to the legend who tragically died at the peak of his career. First produced in 1989, the show has introduced generations of music lovers to one of the original great rock and roll musicians. With a group of talented artists acting out Buddy's life and performing all of his hit songs, one can almost feel that they have been transported to that era. The popular show has created strong ripples in the music and theatric community for its sensitive treatment and flawless production. Tickets to the show are not easily available with people booking them much in advance. Audiences have raved about the show and often end up dancing in the aisles to the infectious Buddy Holly tracks.

A nostalgic peak at the phenomenon that was Buddy Holly, the show tracks the artist meteoric rise to fame to become one of the first inductees into the Rock & Roll Fame and his tragic death in an airplane crash in 1959 at one of the most crucial junctions in his musical career.

Stepping into musical performances at the tender age of 13 when he formed on half of the blue-grass influenced, western bop playing "Buddy and Bob" duo, Buddy Holly soon became interested in rock music. Forming a band called "The Crickets" Buddy became all the rage with the release of the smash hit "That'll Be the Day" which reached the tops of the charts. Audiences across the world were charmed by the musician's complex harmonies and melodies as with his sophisticated sounds and unique style of singing. The vocal "hiccup" successfully used by him in his songs inspired several other singers to use similar techniques. His repertoire of songs includes smash hits such as "Peggy Sue" (1957), "Oh Boy!" (1957), "I'm Looking for someone to Love" (1957), "Maybe Baby" (1958), "Rave On" (1958) and "It Doesn't Matter Any More" (1959). However, on Feb 3, 1959, the plane carrying Buddy Holly crashed minutes after take-off killing everyone on board and putting an end to a legend and his extraordinary musical genius. During his short but very distinguished career, Buddy created tracks which would serve as inspiration and influence to future generations of musicians. Artists such as John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead have confessed to having admired and being inspired by Buddy.

The Buddy Holly Story underscores the brilliance and the musical genius of the star as also providing a platform for the new generation to become acquainted with one of the greatest figures in rock and roll history. For an extremely "rocking" history lesson in music, book your tickets online today and be prepared to be swept by the radiant powerhouse that was Buddy Holly.