Buddy Holly statue.

Statue of Buddy Holly

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Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock is jam-packed with stops along the Buddy Holly Trail.

There is the 8 1/2-ft. bronze statue of rock 'n roll legend playing his guitar, circled by a Walk of Fame honoring other West Texas musicians, like Waylon Jennings and Mac Davis.

His 1957 home at 1305 37th St.is still up and his birthplace at 1911 6th St., now an empty lot, is flagged with a "Buddy Holly Historical Marker." Buddy died in a 1959 plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa after performing in that town's Surf Ballroom. He's buried in Texas here, in Lubbock cemetery.

At the Buddy Holly Museum, visitors will find plenty about the career of Holly. Outside the museum, a sculpture of giant Holly-esque glasses is a popular photo opportunity.

Budfest takes place during the first week of September, his birthday.

Buddy Holly Avenue sign.

Statue of Buddy Holly

Address:
Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX
Directions:
Downtown, in Buddy Holly Plaza, on US 84/Ave. Q at 8th St.

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