Lot 353
Scarce Buddy Holly Autographed 45 of Peggy Sue. Buddy Holly (1936-1959) Texan born American musician and singer-songwriter was a central figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue" remain two of the most beloved singles from the 1950s and touchstones for a generation. Offered here on the Coral label for Decca Records is an autographed 45 from 1957 by Buddy Holly. Autograph executed in black fountain pen ink and is clearly legible just to the left of the title and artist credit however the record itself clearly was played prior to signing given the minor wear to paper label. Signature acquired at George Divine's Million Dollar Ballroom, 1/23/59, by one of the waitresses that evening, this part of the 24-Day tour "Winter Dance Tour" of the midwest during one of their worst winters in the 50's. As is very well known, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson (the Big Bopper) died in a plane crash, immortalized by Don McLean as "the day the music died" in his song "American Pie". $800 - 1,200
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