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Surf Ballroom unveils immersive exhibit honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper

One of the most historic music venues in the country is expanding, and it’s going to feature an exhibit that’s not only dedicated to the three rock ’n’ roll icons that made it famous, but the genre ...
The Gazette

‘Not Fade Away: Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience’ opens in Clear Lake

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CLEAR LAKE — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has opened a new permanent exhibit honoring the legacy of Buddy ...
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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were tragically killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, after playing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Just after take ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, a Buddy Holly Cover Puts the Rolling Stones on the American Charts for the First Time

Written by Holly with writing credit given to Norman Petty, The Crickets released “Not Fade Away” as the B-side to their hit single “Oh, Boy” in 1957. It also appeared on their album The “Chirping” ...
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

'Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience,' opens at Music Experience Center

CLEAR LAKE — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has opened the Music Experience Center and a new permanent exhibit honoring the legacy of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.