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Buddy Holly is perhaps the most anomalous legend of '50s rock & roll -- he had his share of hits, and he achieved major rock & roll stardom, but his importance transcends any sales figures or even the particulars of any one song (or group of songs) that he wrote or recorded. Holly was unique, his legendary status and his impact on popular music all the more extraordinary for having been achieved in barely 18 months. Among his rivals, Bill Haley was there first and established rock & roll music; Elvis Presle... Read More

Elvis Presley and Hank Williams

Bee Gees, John Lennon, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Weezer, Los Lobos, The Tremeloes, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Grateful Dead, Ritchie Valens, The Searchers, The Hollies, The Bobby Fuller Four, Tommy Roe, Del Shannon and Marshall Crenshaw