May 13, 1958 – Three young and newly successful musicians – Buddy Holly, Joe Maudlin, and Jerry Allison found their way to Ray Miller’s Motorcycle Shop in Dallas, Texas. Having just returned from a world tour, Buddy Holly and the Crickets each bought new motorcycles to celebrate their hard work and good fortune. Joe Maudlin, the Crickets’ bass player, immediately fell in love with a Triumph Thunderbird motorcycle. Jerry Allison, their drummer, bought a Triumph Trophy. Holly was transfixed by a black Ariel Cyclone 650cc and purchased the limited-edition model – one of only 200 that were ever built. To go with their new wheels, the trio purchased matching Levi’s jackets and peaked caps adorned with wings and rode the 350-mile trip home in a thunderstorm. @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets
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