Day: February 7, 2023

February 7, 1959 – Buddy Holly’s funeral was held at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lubbock. The service was officiated by Ben D. Johnson, who had presided at the Hollys’ wedding just months earlier. The pallbearers were Jerry Allison, Joe B. Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Bob Montgomery, Sonny Curtis, and Phil Everly. Waylon Jennings was unable to attend due to his commitment to the still-touring Winter Dance Party. The body was interred in the City of Lubbock Cemetery in the eastern part of the city. Holly’s headstone carries the correct spelling of his surname (Holley) and a carving of his Fender Stratocaster guitar. @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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February 7, 1932 – Warren Smith was born in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Smith was an American rockabilly and country singer and guitarist. He is best known for the rockabilly songs he recorded in the 1950s for the Sun Record Company, such as “Ubangi Stomp.” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ruby,” and “Uranium Rock.” #ROCkabillyHop #WarrenSmith #UbangiStomp #RockNRollRuby #UraniumRock #HappyBirthday #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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