Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly had a connection that went way beyond their respective music careers. When Buddy started in the music business, Elvis’s kindness helped the teenage musician during his first big gig. What did the king of rock and roll do that helped get Buddy’s professional career out of the starting gate? His goodwill made quite an impression on the Lubbock, TX native.
Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly | Bettmann/Getty Images/Gab Archive/Redferns Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly’s professional careers began within one year of each other
In 1954, just one year out of high school, Elvis began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis, Tn. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor, and by 1956, he was an international sensation.
Buddy considered a professional career two years before Elvis, in 1952, while still a high school student. He made...
Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly | Bettmann/Getty Images/Gab Archive/Redferns Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly’s professional careers began within one year of each other
In 1954, just one year out of high school, Elvis began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis, Tn. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor, and by 1956, he was an international sensation.
Buddy considered a professional career two years before Elvis, in 1952, while still a high school student. He made...
- 2/3/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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