The story is a complete reprint from the original news feature. For more information about copyrights, view our web site. Had he lived, Holly would have been 64 today. The center, at 19th Street and Avenue G, will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today. The building's Buddy Holly Gallery features a permanent exhibition on the life and music of Holly.
Artifacts owned by the city of Lubbock, as well as other items on loan, are on display.
Included in the exhibit is Holly's Fender Stratocaster guitar, a song book used by Holly and The Crickets, and Holly's famous horned rimmed glasses. Call 767-2686 for more details.