Hard Rock Ottawa 1998 ‘DEAD ROCKER BUDDY HOLLY GUITAR’ Pin

We present a ‘Special Pin Spotlight’ to pay tribute to one of the pioneers of Rock N’ Roll, BUDDY HOLLY who was tragically killed in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959, along with THE BIG BOPPER & RITCHIE VALENS.

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We present the 1998 Hard Rock Ottawa ‘DEAD ROCKER BUDDY HOLLY GUITAR’ Pin. This pin is an “Oldie”, but a “Goodie” clasp style, but is still a great pin to have in your collection, the pin is a rendition of Buddy’s Gibson J-45 Guitar.

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BUDDY HOLLY was often regarded as the artist who defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drums. Holly was a major influence on musical artists, including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, The Hollies (who named themselves in his honor), He was among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 1986.