Buddy was born in Lubbock, Texas, on September 7, 1936. He was raised in a musical family and learnt to play the guitar and sing with his siblings. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, during the Great Depression. His approach was influenced by gospel music, country music, and rhythm and blues performers that he and his high school buddies performed in Lubbock. Holi has a passion for music. Except for his father, Lawrence Odell, every member of the family could sing and play an instrument. The brother of Holi took part in a community talent show. A member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church’s family was baptized by Buddy Holly. Holly was influenced by the music of Hank Williams, Jimmy Rodgers, Hank Snow, and Bob Wills when she was a young girl.
Buddy Holly siblings: Meet Larry Holly, Patricia Lou Holley
Travis Holley, Patricia Lou Holley, and Larry Holly are Buddy’s siblings. Buddy Holly, a rock and roll legend from Lubbock, lost his oldest brother and final surviving sibling on Thursday. He was 96.
Lawrence and Ella Holley welcomed Larry Ormand Holley into the world on October 7, 1925 in Lubbock. The eldest and only surviving member of the Holley family was Larry. He was predeceased by Travis Holley, Patricia Lou Holley-Kaiter, and Buddy Holly.