Rave On: The Biography Of Buddy Holly
by Philip Norman
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Author: Philip NormanNarrator: Rob McQuay
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Published: 1997-03-19
ISBN: 0736636455
Publisher: Books on Tape, Inc.
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Book Review: That'll Be The Day
Summary: 5 Stars
On September 23, 1957, 4 months after its release, That'll be the Day stood at No.1 on both pop and r&b charts. Before reading this book watch Paul McCartney's Buddy Holly DVD and Gary Busey's DVD. Then go to the musical "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" at the Duchess Theatre, London August 7 2007-June 28 2008. This play ran for 12 and a half years in its original production at the Victoria Palace Theatre and subsequently in many cities across the US. (Seattle last February). Next go to Lubbock and check out the statue and the Buddy Holly Center on Crickets Avenue.
http://www.buddyhollycenter.org/. Then head over to Cleveland for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame display. And, finally go to Clear Lake on February 2. 2008 for the Fabulous Fifties show: The Crickets, Big Bopper, Jr., David Somerville of The Diamonds, The Chiffons, Sonny Burgess & The Pacers, The Belmonts. After all that you may then plop into your favorite ottoman and enjoy this book while watching the La Bamba DVD.
Summary of Rave On: The Biography Of Buddy Holly
Drawing on interviews with almost everyone who ever associated with Holly, including his widow, a biography creates a vivid picture of a young man who took the American music scene by storm and then died suddenly in a tragic plane crash. 25,000 first printing.Though only 22 years old when he died, Buddy Holly has become a legend in rock-and-roll history. In Rave On, writer Philip Norman proposes that Holly was even more influential in the genre's development than previously credited. Though popular in the United States, his subtle style and earnest charm were overshadowed by the more flamboyant Elvis Presley. Holly's aura of mystery was much more suited to England, which was still recovering from post-war depression, and his reception there was unprecedented. His music played a major role in igniting English youth, and his low-key approach to energized rhythms and rebellion influenced many groups--including the Beatles--to play rock-and-roll.
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