Not Fade Away: The Life and Music of Buddy Holly
by John Gribbin
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Author: John GribbinEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Published: 2009-01-01
ISBN: 184831034X
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
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Book Review: Masterpiece of rock 'n' roll
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Holly died several years before I was even born, his music has always held a fascination for me. The fact that he influenced so many people, from The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to Blink 182 and Weezer is something pretty special, and this is an absorbing introduction into his life and music.
It's obvious the author, John Gribbin, is a devoted fan, providing his account with an enthusiasm that is catching. As he says, at the age of 22 and 5 months (the age Holly died), Lennon had just had his first number one single and first album with The Beatles...the way Lennon's career developed gives a hint as to what a talent like Holly's might have achieved.
With an account of every recording session and a small photo-plate section this is a fascinating insight into the man who produced such enduring classics as That'll Be the Day, Maybe Baby, Peggy Sue and Brown Eyed Handsome Man. A stylish and brilliant book to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a great man.
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