February 3 marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Lubbock legend, Buddy Holly. Fans from all over the world made the trip to Lubbock for the celebration of his life.
Paul Kemp said he grew up listening to Buddy Holly with his brothers. After 60 years he was able to make the trip to Lubbock.
“It’s a pretty exciting experience for me after anticipation for so many years,” Kemp said. “It is pretty exciting for me and i’m glad to be here.”
Another fan, Ray Scholes, said he traveled from the United Kingdom for this event, and that it is a lifelong dream come true.
“To actually be in places I’ve only looked at in pictures,” Scholes said. “It is surreal half the time i’m thinking is it happening.”
Events put on by the Buddy Holly Center are going on all weekend.
Sebastian Forbush, the Center’s education and volunteer coordinator, said he hopes this weekend shows people how important Buddy Holly was to not only Lubbock, but to Rock and Roll.
“I don’t think we really realize how important he was not only to us here in Lubbock but all over the world and really putting Lubbock on the map,” Forbush said.
You can find a full list of events from the weekend at the link below.
