Don’t Miss Out on Buddy Holly’s 85th Birthday Celebration in Lubbock

In Lubbock obviously, Buddy Holly is so important and this year Lubbock is pulling out all the stops for his party.

It will be held on Saturday, August 6th at the Helen Jones Devitt Theater at the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, Texas. The hall will we welcoming Grammy-winning superstar Peter Frampton, rock guitar pioneer Duane Eddy and special guests to take the stage for the big celebration with a star-studded lineup of guitar and songwriting legends as well.

"Legendary BBC broadcaster Bob Harris OBE will serve as master of ceremonies for the once-in-a-lifetime show, featuring Frampton, Eddy and fellow rock & roll trailblazers James Burton, Steve Cropper, Albert Lee, Garry Tallent, Joe Louis Walker, Sonny West and others for “An Evening of Conversations and Song” honoring Lubbock’s most celebrated native son."

This stellar lineup continues with two-time Grammy winner and Stax Records guitarist Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the M.G.s, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Blues Brothers), fellow two-time Grammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee (Everly Brothers, The Crickets), bass guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Garry Tallent (founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band), Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker, and recording artist/songwriter Sonny West.

This is a must-see show happening in Lubbock. Tickets go on sale this week to the public, starting on Thursday, May 26th at 10 a.m. You can purchase those tickets on Buddy Holly Hall's website.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will start at $50 a person. They will also offer a VIP Meet & Greet package as well.

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