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    • Feb 7, 1959
    Four days after the infamous plane crash, funeral services are held for Buddy Holly in Lubbock, Texas. Pallbearers include Sonny Curtis and Bob Montgomery. Phil Everly sits with Holly's parents
    Dec 24, 1969
    The album "The Buddy Holly Story" is certified gold by the RIAA. It includes "That'll Be The Day," tabbed by the Country Music Foundation among the 500 greatest country singles of all-time in the 2003 book "Heartaches By The Number"
    Dec 30, 1969
    Buddy Holly receives a posthumous gold single from the RIAA for "That'll Be The Day"
    Aug 1, 1973
    "American Graffiti" debuts in theaters. Many of the movie's pop and rock songs have found, or will find, new life in country music. Among the songs remade in country are "Chantilly Lace," "Only You (And You Alone)," "Johnny B. Goode," "Ain't That A Shame" and "Crying In The Chapel." It also features two songs by Buddy Holly
    Feb 17, 1978
    MCA releases Buddy Holly & The Crickets' "20 Golden Greats"
    Feb 24, 1978
    Warner/Curb releases Susie Allanson's remake of the Buddy Holly hit "Maybe Baby"
    Mar 17, 1978
    "American Hot Wax," based on the life of disc jockey Alan Freed, debuts in theaters. Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On" and "Great Balls Of Fire." Elsewhere in the soundtrack are Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, The Everly Brothers and Little Richard
    May 18, 1978
    "The Buddy Holly Story" has its world premiere in Dallas. Holly's widow, Maria Elena, runs to the restroom crying during "True Love Ways." Producer Jim Ed Norman is inspired by the film to cut the song with Mickey Gilley in 1980
    Feb 11, 1980
    Mickey Gilley records the Buddy Holly song "True Love Ways" at Audio Media Recorders in Nashville
    Apr 15, 1980
    Epic releases Mickey Gilley's remake of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways"
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