1942-43 Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar Formerly Owned by Buddy Holly
Performing artist
Buddy Holly
Manufacturer
Gibson Brands, Inc.
Datec. 1942
Mediumspruce; mahogany; rosewood; leather; celluloid; metal
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection, gift of Michael and Barbara Malone
Object number2019.42
Text EntriesSinger-songwriter Buddy Holly was a pioneer of the early Rock ‘n’ Roll sound. His life was tragically cut short, but he would be a formative influence on a generation of musicians, including the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and the Rolling Stones. Holly tooled leather as a hobby and created the cover for this guitar himself. The cover features his name, his home state of Texas, and the titles of the A and B side songs from his 1956 debut single: “Love Me” and “Blue Days Black Nights.”
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