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Also Known As Charles Hardin Holley
Born September 7, 1936 • Lubbock • Texas
Died February 3, 1959 (aged 22) • Iowa
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1997) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1986)

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Buddy Holly's record collection.
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