Charles Hardin Holley, better known as Buddy Holly, was a legendary musician and singer-songwriter of the 1950s rock and roll era. Some synonyms for Holly's name could include the "Pioneer of Rock and Roll," the "King of Rockabilly," or simply "Buddy Holly." With hits like "That'll Be the Day," "Peggy Sue," and "Not Fade Away," Holly influenced several generations of musicians. His untimely death at the young age of 22 in a plane crash was a great loss to the music industry. Despite his short career, Buddy Holly remains an icon of rock and roll with a legacy that still endures.