Buddy Holly
Charles Holly is a lot more popular as Buddy Holly. He was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas. If you love Eric Clapton or the Beatles, you should probably thank this guy. He is essentially the inventor of the rock band because The Crickets, his brand, came with a bass and drum section as he played the guitar and sang vocals. Some of his best songs are “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day”. He would have been able to enjoy a whole generation of bands following in his footsteps had he lived longer than he did. He fused country and blues sound in a rhythmic yet steady way without sacrificing the rock aspect of it.
Buddy Holly
Neil Young
Now, how can you possibly not have heard of Neil Young? Born on November 12, 1945 in Toronto, Canada, he was considered a prodigy. He got diagnosed with epilepsy during his days with Buffalo Springfield, but it did not faze him. Regardless of whether he plays solo or in a band, every single note he makes is exceptional. He is best known for his work on Buffalo Springfield’s “Mr. Soul” and “For What It’s Worth”. Meanwhile, this was what Trey Anastasio said about “Down by the River”: “It’s one note, but it’s so melodic, and it just snarls with attitude and anger. It’s like he desperately wants to connect.”
Neil Young
