Searching for Buddy Holly

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Searching for Buddy Holly

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13 жыл бұрын

He's just like Buddy Holly: actor/musician Zachary Stevenson takes his role seriously by visiting Texas, New Mexico and Iowa - three states that were significant in the pioneering rock n' roller's life.
Video by Reb Stevenson ( rebstevenson.com)
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MORE INFO ON THE PLACES YOU SEE IN THIS VIDEO:
Woodrow House B&B (Lubbock, TX) : woodrowhouse.com
Buddy Holly Center (Lubbock, TX): buddyhollycenter.org
NorVaJak - Norman Petty Studios (Clovis, NM): email Kenneth Broad at ksbroad[at]yucca.net
Surf Ballroom (Clear Lake, Iowa): http:/surfballroom.com/
Crash site (Clear Lake, Iowa): directions available at The Surf Ballroom

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@Seazer009 12 жыл бұрын

I still remember the day the music died, I was only 13 but I was into rock n roll heavily back then. Even though Buddy and his companions are gone I am glad someone takes the time to remember the man and his music...Thanks.. Wayne..

@Tonetwisters Жыл бұрын

Holly all but disappeared for a number of years ... you didn't hear his name, they didn't play it on the radio, and you could not find it in a store ... it was like I was his only fan.

@PRR5406 10 жыл бұрын

Remarkable how three R&R legends, still "live" fifty years after they were simultaneously killed. Seems like they keep the "The Surf Ballroom" alive as well. Three young souls we all love. God rest your mortal remains while you continue to live forever.

@axelbodin3089 8 жыл бұрын

One day I will be in The Surf Ballroom and see all this great stuff! :D True legend.

@countalucard4226 4 жыл бұрын

I love, love the Beatles and Buddy Holly. They talk about the Beatles writing so many great songs in a short time and so did Buddy. It’s no wonder the lads have so much love and respect for him.

@valeriaanahi 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video! I wish I could go one day to visit those places. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Argentina.

@SpaceGuitar69 7 жыл бұрын

great i've been Buddy Holley fan since 1978 when i saw the story of Buddy Holly~greetings from Finland!!

@markstevenson3825 6 жыл бұрын

Speaking on behalf of the Stevenson clan ..... We're proud of you

@Soulgirl661 7 жыл бұрын

This was great to watch. My dad was a huge fan and I was brought up listening to Buddy !

@prinecash 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting it. I was fortunate to visit the studio and also meet with David Bigham, a very nice and humble person.

@8656737s 6 жыл бұрын

Just went to Norman Petty's yesterday it was amazing! I'd love to record in that studio ❤

@thealexandersir 8 жыл бұрын

The Buddy Holly Story is an absolute outstanding play starring Zachary himself. I've just gotten home from the Grand Theatre in London Ontario Canada where this incredible production is currently on stage. This is a MUST SEE !

@DavidByers1eye 8 жыл бұрын

+Scottie Alexander Darbishire I was there as well & echo your comments. Simply the BEST & I was left in awe!

@stumblebum2310 9 жыл бұрын

Wow...Great Job Reb on appreciating Buddy Holly and the awesome little tour through history !!! I am one of those old souls who feels a bit out of place in my time now...but always nice to escape back to a more simple time...sound...and simply just love the music !!!

@katdaddy5588 6 жыл бұрын

When I first moved to Iowa, I drove up to Clear Lake (was going to visit the spot there the plane went down but went to the Surf instead. I wound up doing about 10 minutes solo acoustic in front of the Surf Ballroom)

@2011littlejohn1 3 жыл бұрын

I know a guy John Anderson who flew to the US drove to Lubbock and got to jam with a guy who had jammed with Buddy Holly. I will be green for the rest of my life about that. I wrote a story once - wishful thinking that Buddy Holly had a car accident on the way to the plane, lost his memory and regained it 20 years later. Buddy Holly was so influential for such a short career. I'm pretty sure he's the reason we all played Fender Stratocasters, started writing and producing our own songs and became tight self contained units like the Beatles.

@LEEFORDJAGG 10 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable presentation. I made it to the Norman Petty Studio and Lubbock back in 2007. Thank to you Reb, for bringing it all back!

@ralphbenites1819 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you keep buddy holly’s music alive.🎸🎙🤓

@TheMatthew1128Clovis 11 жыл бұрын

Glad you put Clovis, NM! I really hope you get to come out to the Clovis Music Festival that we have every year that is in memorium to Buddy Holly, most people dont even know of how much Buddy Holly loved this place. He even called it his 2nd home because it was so close to Lubbock. Next time you come down go to Foxy's Restuarant, it was Buddy Holly's favorite place to eat at.

@jackd.ripper7613 7 жыл бұрын

We moved to Lubbock about 4 months after Buddy Holly's death. I grew up there. We used to drink beer at his grave. A much, much smaller place then.

@flametronassmonkey 7 жыл бұрын

Jack D. Ripper intresting im born and raised here in Lubbock its always been a pretty big place to me seeing as how i was born in the 90s

@sr0242 6 жыл бұрын

Jack D. Ripper. What was a much smaller place his grave ?

@william5658 6 жыл бұрын

SR 0 I assume they’re referring to the town. Sorry you had to wait 5 months for an answer lol

@p.c.4606 5 жыл бұрын

great video...only 22 when he passed...imagine if.......

@philipbuckley759 4 жыл бұрын

people usually settle in on a small list, of songs, and play them, for a lifetime....

@ytsto7494 3 жыл бұрын

@@philipbuckley759 His list was already quite long when he died, and even though he might not have written songs his entire life, he still would've been able to go so much further with his music.

@Our__Earth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this… I’ve been to Lubbock and Clearlake and also to Eddie Cochran and Jean Vincent‘s grave sites in California… But buddy was in a class all by himself. I’ve also been to where he lived in New York City.

@rebstevenson 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was an unforgettable brother-sister trip. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@samueltractorton2088 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Buddy is one of my all time favorites.

@johnwilkerson2195 Жыл бұрын

I love Buddy Holly and the Crickets one my favorite Rockers of the 50s RIp

@Falling1100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for praying on her. I love this video and shared it with others.

@dennydoug 11 жыл бұрын

I was just a baby when he died I was born Dec 22 58 but when I was 14 and I heard his songs I was ahh struck by Buddy and I learned every song and I still play them even taught my kids his songs so they fans too, I loved this video very much Buddy Holly still lives.Thanks for your work and effort

@alinecostantin-ux4yb Жыл бұрын

Très bel hommage. Merci pour votre partage 🙏 Cet homme est un passionné. Ces années là étaient vraiment les meilleurs 👍 Que j aimerais revivre cette époque 😍

@alself5038 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour. Excellent journey.

@junaid1 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video and tribute. Hats off to you! Made me a bit emotional.

@bluestarlighting29 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much truly enjoy see again. Time go back Iowa stop at Clear Lake Iowa. Back 1968 or 1969 start school in Iowa and other place and Minnesota and finish in Iowa. Small town were make Winnebago. 1980-1983. Nice see town. All new style ,My old friends. Always enjoy Buddy Holly music. Still collection cd or records. His music live on forever and ever in are hearts.

@TheMatthew1128Clovis 11 жыл бұрын

That is good to hear! Glad you enjoyed your stay while you were here.

@blueticecho 11 жыл бұрын

I've heard in my time a lot of these Buddy Holley cover and wannabe's but not one has had or even come close of having the heart and soul that the late Bobby Fuller had..RIP Buddy & Bobby.

@alinecostantin-ux4yb Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour votre partage 🙏La machine a remonter le temps. Top !! 👍Très émue 😪

@johanpedersen9902 7 жыл бұрын

Nice documentary, pitty it wasn't longer.

@ylayalicuadrosvidal9872 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por compartir!!!

@jaihapineapple2740 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video I actually started crying

@KeithMoonbeat 12 жыл бұрын

Loved it ! Thank you so much . peace . and yeah , rave on !

@paulettebourgoin1134 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed Zach's show in Pembroke ON Last friday and I think he is going places What talent!

@robjontay5052 5 жыл бұрын

I got chills. Great fantastic videofilm. I hope we get to see more of your work with Zach. I am just discovering you all. Hard to believe it all happened like a Hollywood movie! AND THEN IT WAS! ZACH should make the remake! You should too! as a former video TV producer and radio DJ I am so very impressed by everyone's work on this project and others Ive seen by you all... BRAVO!

@blayneaugust Жыл бұрын

Incredibly cool! Thank you

@bluestarlighting29 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for share this story.

@sr0242 6 жыл бұрын

julie brtek. Ok thankyou this Fred! Can I help you sir?

@Sleepy_Alligator 6 жыл бұрын

Part of Buddy while live on forever. Timeless, great music. Great video. Thanks very much.

@doncorleone3829 3 жыл бұрын

loved this! thank you! Rave on ......

@SotR59 10 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks for posting.

@prorespluscom 11 жыл бұрын

Zachary - this is awesome!!! Very respectful of Buddy. it is people like you who keep the flame alive. thank you!

@dmbfan7810 12 жыл бұрын

Stevenson's version of "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" captures so much emotion. Outstanding!

@RSTI191 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.. Thnx for the post..

@mikenewcomb 12 жыл бұрын

A lot of history included in this video. Thankyou for posting.

@jcpjean-claude4446 6 жыл бұрын

fantastique !!!que de souvenirs !!! merci !!!

@NightxFallz 12 жыл бұрын

His voice is beautiful

@markstevenson7577 5 жыл бұрын

From one Stevenson to another …. That was a great video, thank you

@Lynd8 11 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing!

@Sarajevo_1999 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute

@Ogirdorden 12 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!

@mattsmart705 6 жыл бұрын

That was cool. I was lucky enough to have been at the first show back in 1989, I think it was. London UK. What a night that was. ✌🏼

@lynnboomgaarden9916 4 жыл бұрын

FUN AND AWESOME VIDEO! YOU ARE A GREAT BUDDY, MR. STEVENSON, RAVE ON!! XO

@patmadix172 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great video

@nellyparidise 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you sing his songs just like him. I like the movie the buddy holly story but gary busy didn't sing the songs like buddy .thank you for this!

@cuorepericoloso 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like it. It was cool of you to do this video. I lived in Lubbock from 1957 to 1966 every fall from September to December out on First Street before all the new additions were built and there were always kids at the talent shows wanting to imitate Buddy Holly never Elvis for some reason. I saw one guy who was really good that did a talent show in Shallowater Texas.

@oftenwrong. 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!!

@matthewsmith3078 2 жыл бұрын

He’s coming to my neck of the woods next month as Buddy Holly. Definitely gonna check him out.

@matthewsmith3078 Жыл бұрын

Just saw him last night. Great show!

@upinminnesota 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Thanks very much...

@keithburt7874 2 жыл бұрын

Our Bicycle Rep a decade ago was from that fatal Farm where the crash happened, may have opened some of my travels to document the headstones and sites of some important Ministers of the 20th Century , Peace3ed from Lubbock

@tonyfrancesco3701 3 жыл бұрын

To me he always was and always will be the true king .

@miger1824 Жыл бұрын

The Surf Ballroom is amazing! ---they'd never keep anything still that original in the UK today!

@hollywoodjoe123 Жыл бұрын

Hello Reb from Hollywood Joe here on youtube !

@larrydavis1420 11 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Thanks for sharing! Your son sounds a lot like Buddy! I have been to the Norman Petty studio twice over the past 12 years. It's like a religious experience for me. A good friend of mine actually helped Vi Petty run the studio in her final years. Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs, Roy Orbison...that place is a rock and roll shrine! Paul McCartney (a huge Holly fan) visited the studio several years ago also. Someday I will make it to Clear Lake.

@jackwallacephotography7467 2 жыл бұрын

This is great man

@ryanasche9569 9 жыл бұрын

I lived by clear lake nice place to go.

@Railroadhill 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Reb Stevenson for posting this excellent video ! Did anyone else notice Holly on his Headstone was spelled Holley ? On the first Headstone for Elvis , Aaron began with one a but this was changed to two a's . Thanks again !!!

@rebstevenson 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, we really enjoyed visiting Clovis! It was probably the highlight of the whole pilgrimage. We did swing by Foxy's but unfortunately we had already eaten and couldn't bear the thought of another burger. But we did get a look at it. :)

@buddythemusical 13 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Best wishes, Buddy The Musical UK

@chloe10103 11 жыл бұрын

Made me cry :(

@dannygraham4508 5 жыл бұрын

Been to Buddy Holly Center and Clear Lake and Mason City but didn't make it to crash site or cemetery but plan to

@RioAbajoBelen 12 жыл бұрын

I'm in Belen NM and I'll be doing my own search for Buddy some day. Clovis NM and Lubbock are no more than a day's drive away. Great video!

@chainsawteddybear 12 жыл бұрын

amazing .

@rebstevenson 11 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Wayne, Buddy Holly's music is incredible and my brother loves exposing new people to it!

@englishconversation6401 7 жыл бұрын

Friend, I'm from Brazil, since I was 15, I like old rock, Elvis, Buddy ... You have no idea how you made me feel the precense of this song, of this time ... I hope to have your contact, here in são paulo I Work as a teacher, but I also play and sing it would be an honor to meet someone who was and knew some of my idols´s friends . God bless you, your music your life. I never saw a person who heard this kind of music being bad. Keep doing this videos ,thank you .

@OsitoTejano 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Jhonny. Come to Texas anytime. You'll definitely be welcomed with open arms. And yes, the music still lives on. My stepfather grew up with Buddy and I heard all the great stories about him and what made him great. Most importantly, he LOVED music. He truly loved music, and to me, that's what I hear the most in his music. He felt and expressed the magic.

@foumax990 Жыл бұрын

Good job man respect 😎

@koryklassen 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I quite liked it.

@MrJeep75 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@geraldrussell3351 Жыл бұрын

King of RR

@eligebrown8998 2 жыл бұрын

That's awsoe. Great video. The headstone definitely needs to be bigger

@teacherannechildress7415 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@87soxfan 12 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@cbimbi 12 жыл бұрын

great idea didint know there was a "Liverpool" for this great artist and musician

@polmccartknee3792 2 жыл бұрын

very good video quality for being uploaded in 2010

@Steamaddict1603 13 жыл бұрын

Damn he's good!! Plus the band the Rockabilly band that backed him was really good too.

@THEJessiGirl 13 жыл бұрын

@rebstevenson thanks :) ... he did really good he sounds exactly like him ... it's so good it gives me the creeps lol

@SenorZorrozzz 11 жыл бұрын

Cool

@weaselsuit 11 жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@enigmath 13 жыл бұрын

i'm so jealous, i wanna go there too

@rebstevenson 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, Dennis!

@dustinflock1972 4 жыл бұрын

I like seeing a high profile performer using a Larrivee. If more people knew how awesome they are they would most certainly have more market share.

@bladesmark1 9 жыл бұрын

Good Stuff

@TheMatthew1128Clovis 11 жыл бұрын

To all those who commented on here and Reb Stevenson I will like to invite you all to the Clovis Music Festival 2013 in September. it is a fun memorbilia event that Honors Buddy Holly and all the recording artist, that made the Clovis Sound.

@RiXFortuna 2 жыл бұрын

Your glasses are awesome!! How can I get a pair exactly the same brand and model??

@ZacharyStevensonMusic 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph! Pleased to meet a fellow Buddy aficionado! Thanks for your kind comment :) I got those glasses from a theatrical production, but I'm getting some custom ones made now through a local shop: bruce eyewear in Vancouver.