The Dark Secrets of Buddy Holly Came Out After His Death

Did you know that Buddy Holly was one of the first musicians to fight for the right to produce his own songs? Or that his signature glasses vanished for two decades, only to resurface in a courthouse storage box? Welcome to this in-depth exploration of Buddy Holly, one of rock 'n' roll's earliest and most enduring legends. In this video, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal unexpected, and sometimes dark, facets of his life, career, and untimely death.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Humble Beginnings in Lubbock, Texas
00:58 - Discovering His Passion for Music
01:20 - The Early Struggles and Small Triumphs
02:09 - The Highs of Stardom and National Tours
03:00 - A Love Story Cut Short
05:08 - Unraveling The Unknown
07:16 - Buddy’s Music Echos On
07:30 - Outro

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We start with Holly's humble beginnings and trace his meteoric rise to fame, shedding light on the grit and ambition that fueled his journey. Get ready to hear about Holly's unique tastes in musical instruments, like the celesta, and how they influenced his distinct sound.

We'll also delve into his personal life, where his love for music was equally matched by a turbulent love life. Learn about the coin toss that would become an eerie twist of fate, deciding who would board the ill-fated plane that led to the tragic end of three music legends.

Moreover, we'll share details about the iconic glasses that almost became the stuff of urban legends. These glasses were not just fashion statements; they were a part of Buddy's identity and contributed to the mystery surrounding his life after they went missing.

This video is a deep dive into the man who left an indelible mark on music history. It's not just a retelling of widely known facts but an exploration of lesser-known and curious aspects that made Buddy Holly the complex artist he was. So sit back, relax, and join us as we journey through the life and times of Buddy Holly, covering ground from fascinating facts to hidden gems.

The Dark Secrets of Buddy Holly Came Out After His Death

[charliebryer]

His dark side consists of arguing with his brothers (much like everyone ever - that had brothers) and occasionally being slightly naughty at school (much like almost everyone who ever went to school). He also had a say in his own career and did all the hard work himself. Had the link for this video said “Buddy Holly was exactly as great as you always thought he was” I would’ve still clicked. He was someone very special and it hurts to think what more he could’ve achieved. RIP

[karphin]

He left a lasting mark. I live in an apartment building, and a neighbour has two cats, “Buddy” and “Holly”. Love it!

[musicauthority]

Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison had three things in common. they both were from Texas. they were known for their glasses. and they both were extremely talented and skilled musicians.

[davidboyce]

One of the most underrated musicians ever . A genius, like Eddie Cochran IMO.

[MeLancer]

I was riding on a school bus the morning after Buddy Holly's plane crashed. On hearing the news on the radio, I was crushed. I'd become a fan of Buddy. Later in the summer of 1999, I had a business trip to Minneapolis, MN. My drive took me past the spot where Buddy's plane crashed. It was a sobering moment.

[lawrencekrikorian]

J.I. Allison, the Crickets' drummer, was Buddy's friend in Lubbock. He helped my brother get his first record album contract. He was very good to our family, and always spoke well of his long-dead friend, Buddy Holly. I visited Buddy's grave in Lubbock once, and the Fender guitar was in fact carved on it. J.I.'s first wife was the actual Peggy Sue.

[guygranger]

I guess what caught my attention the most was Buddy`s interest in the paranormal. Something I dabbled in myself, and also that he was a prankster in school. Another great part of my past.

[tiffanycarr]

Still waiting for those "dark secrets" that the title claims

[NettyP-ve]

I've been a fan of buddy holly since I was little kid. Had the privelage of visiting the ballroom where he did his last concert and the crash site. Still listen to his music, it'll never die.😢😊

[ellenmorse]

Why was “True love ways” not even mentioned which he composed and sang? It is ever enduring and one for the ages. A masterpiece for it’s time and much loved today!

[simonhodgetts]

Buddy Holly, along with The Everly Brothers were vital to the development of modern rock and pop music. Their influence on the likes of The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel was immense.

[R.boomhower]

In 1959 I was a year and a half old in rural Mason City Iowa.
Captivated by his music growing up - especially theough high school in the 70s. In my opinion, Buddy Holly leaves behind an iconic spirit if superb musician talent which even today I still listen to. The same for the rest of his group.

[Our__Earth]

Buddy Holly was innovative on so many different levels… Which you well articulated here and we thank you As his fans. So, I would not say there are dark secrets… The world lost a treasure too early that day in 59.

[yossarian]

My Dad was the biggest Buddy Holly fan and in the Summer of '74 packed his 7 kids into our big Pontiac Safari wagon and drove from our home town of Easton PA to Clear Lake, Iowa so we could see where "The Music Died." It was a great family vacation. We headed down to Lubbock, then to Dallas where we visited Dealey Plaza, then down to the bayous of Louisiana to visit our cousins. If I had a dollar for every time he reminded us kids that Buddy inspired the Beatles, and they even coined their name to mimic The Crickets.

Mom and Dad were born in 1940, in the latter half of the so-called "Silent Generation" and are considered the first generation of teenagers to be courted by the music industry and advertisers. They were America's first "youth" culture. Dad's love of rock music grew and Mom says he went berserk the first time hearing The Kinks and The Rolling Stones. In addition to being the world's greatest Dad, he spoon-fed his kids a steady diet of pop and rock music and by the time I was a toddler he was deep into Prog-Rock and my childhood was spent surrounded by music ranging from Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters up to the contemporary sounds of the 1970s.

[rhondashinn]

I have always love Buddy Holly since I discoverd music. He inspired so many musicians. Such a tradgedy The Day The Music Died. RIP

[willielarimer]

Buddy Holly seemed like a regular guy who made it good, thats what i liked, he appreciated his fans and his fans appreciated him, i wish i could have heard all 3 of them play in person, im glad you mentioned the pilot, he tragically lost his life and also had a grieving family

[thisisme]

The part about his glasses surprised me the most...most of the time, a person who wears glasses either has them on or very near by...for not finding them for years and where the glasses were found is very interesting. Favorite song of mine is "Maybe Baby."
🙏 RIP BUDDY HOLLY 🙏

[carlylewoodard]

Just a typical boy with unbelievable talent.Your narrative finds no dark secrets
He was just great."Blue days black nights" one of his lesser known songs and one of my favorites.

[TizzleVizzle]

I was 15 when Buddy Holly died. He was my idol, more so than Elvis. I was in a singing duo in Brooklyn, NY called the Taylor Kids, with my partner Carl Pace. We were Everly Brothers wannabes. We had a manager called Jay Fishman. He phoned me and said, "Did you hear he news, Buddy Holly died?" I told him I was very sad and cried about it. He came back with this unbelievable statement, "Well, look at it this way, there's more room at the top now." We fired him.

[BruceH-tosl]

I bought an eight track tape of Buddy's greatest hits back in the 70s and played it all the time. It was one of my favorite albums back then. I still love his music but the 8-tracks are all gone now.