Buddy Holly Quiz

A general knowledge quiz to see how much you know about the late musician Buddy Holly
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Last updated: May 14, 2017
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Buddy Holly was born in what year?
1936
Where in Texas was Buddy from?
Lubbock
Holly died in 1959 aged...
22
What was the name of the famous band formed by Holly?
The Crickets
The name of Holly's first manager
Norman Petty
Holly was well known for his horn rimmed...
Glasses
What was Holly's real name?
Charles Hardin Holley
What was the name of Holly's wife?
Maria Elena
Where was Holly's last show?
Clear Lake
Buddy Holly was introduced into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in...
1986
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What singer was a major influence on Holly?
Hank Williams
What was the name of the first hit record by the Crickets?
That'll be the day
What was Holly's favourite food?
Fried Okra
Aside from Holly and 'The Big Bopper' who else died on the day the music died?
Ritchie Valens
Buddy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in what year?
2011
Which band partially based their name upon the Crickets?
The Beatles
What songs lyrics are "it's funny honey you don't care, you never listen to my prayer"?
Maybe baby
A biographical film was inspired by Holly starring...
Gary Busey
What was the name of the sequel to Peggy Sue?
Peggy Sue got married
What type of blue shoe did Holly famously sing about?
Suede
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