His real name is Charles Hardin Holly. Born on September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, he died on February 3, 1959 (the day music died), along with Big Boper and Ritchie Valens. He is an outstanding rock and roll singer who formed Crickets at Coral Records, and you can see his influence such as biographical films, rock and roll hall of fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and educational foundation. #50s #musician