Buddy Holly
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| + | Buddy Holly was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll, along with [[Chuck Berry]] he helped shape the future of modern music, paving the way for [[The Beatles]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[The Rolling Stones]] and all that followed. Whereas Elvis had a great voice and stage presence, he was mot a great instrumentalist or songwriter. Holly was among the first to concern himself with all aspects of his music, including recording. He was a prolific songwriter and though equipment was primitive at the time his guitar playing was innovative and along with Chuck Berry he can be credited with making the guitar the most important instrument in all genres of modern music.<br> | ||
| - | + | His guitar playing and songs may in todays context appear simple his great legacy is the influence he had on the development of rock and pop.<br> | |
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| + | His professional career in music was very short, only about 18 months, before he was tragically killed an an airplane crash. <br> | ||
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=Related GMC Lessons= | =Related GMC Lessons= | ||
[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/pentatonic-solo/ Pentatonic Solo Lesson by Marcus Siepen] | [https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/pentatonic-solo/ Pentatonic Solo Lesson by Marcus Siepen] | ||
Revision as of 06:39, 17 October 2009
Buddy Holly was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll, along with Chuck Berry he helped shape the future of modern music, paving the way for The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and all that followed. Whereas Elvis had a great voice and stage presence, he was mot a great instrumentalist or songwriter. Holly was among the first to concern himself with all aspects of his music, including recording. He was a prolific songwriter and though equipment was primitive at the time his guitar playing was innovative and along with Chuck Berry he can be credited with making the guitar the most important instrument in all genres of modern music.
His guitar playing and songs may in todays context appear simple his great legacy is the influence he had on the development of rock and pop.
His professional career in music was very short, only about 18 months, before he was tragically killed an an airplane crash.
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Early Life
Music Career
Death
Discography
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