Buddy Holly and the Crickets Autographs. A Rock and Roll phenomenon until Holly's untimely death in an airplane crash in 19...

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Buddy Holly and the Crickets Autographs. A Rock and Roll phenomenon until Holly's untimely death in an airplane crash in 1959. Their single "That'll Be the Day" (1957) was a chart-topper. Buddy toured with his band the Cricket, featuring Joe Mauldin on Bass and drummer Jerry Allison, who came up with the band's name. Guitar player Niki Sullivan left the group in 1958 and Tommy Allsup took his place. This 4.75" x 4" album leaf is signed in blue ink by Holly, Allison, and Mauldin, probably in early 1958 after Sullivan's departure and before Allsup was added. A rare item, in Excellent condition. Note This lot is not part of the Maria Elena Holly Collection. With COA from PSA/DNA.

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