The story is a complete reprint from the original news feature. For more information about copyrights, view our web site. The Buddy Holly Center is, in effect, still a museum. As such, it has been designed to provide not only entertainment but also education. More specifically, this symposium will examine the music legacy of Buddy Holly and explore the musical heritage of West Texas.
All sessions are free.
Lanny Fiel, an independent producer and documentarian with 30 years of diverse musical experience, will be moderator. Carlson, associate chair of Texas Tech's history department, has published books, articles and essays about Texas history. Bluegrass musician Alan Munde, an associate professor of music at South Plains College, will moderate. Rob Weiner, a reference librarian, will be the moderator. The moderator is Guy Logsdon, a recognized authority on the history of Western music.