When the world lost iconic rock’n’rollers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper in a horrific air crash in 1959, it shook the world to its core – and it’s an event that continues to resonate amongst music fans to this day. In this reissued collector’s edition of Vintage Rock Presents, we pay tribute to Buddy and his fallen comrades for the 65th Anniversary of the ‘Day The Music Died’. Inside, we tell the story of Buddy Holly and his rapid rise to fame, and explore the impact that such a tragic event had on music history, as well as explore the careers of Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. Plus, much more in this commemorative issue.
The Vintage Rock team has handpicked four of the finest photographs of Buddy Holly for these exclusive glossy art cards.
This selection of stunning images capture Buddy on the set of BBC TV show 'Off The Record' with The Crickets, strumming his iconic Fender Stratocaster on stage in 1958, and in two truly iconic poses for celebrity photographer Bruno.
This item will be published on the 9th of November 2023 and any pre-orders will be despatched afterwards. For UK orders please allow up to 5 working days, up to 8 working days for European orders and up to 10 working days for international orders.