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Singer
Buddy Holly
American rock and roll singer (1936 to 1959)
Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 and died on February 3, 1959, aged 22.
- Born
- September 7, 1936, Lubbock
- Died
- February 3, 1959
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer
Official links: Official website (buddyholly.com) · Wikipedia
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Buddy’s birthday, by the numbers
- Buddy Holly was born on a Monday.
- Buddy Holly would have turned 90 in 2026.
- Half birthday: March 7. Birthstone: Sapphire.
- Buddy Holly belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Buddy Holly born?
Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 and died on February 3, 1959, aged 22.
What is Buddy Holly’s zodiac sign?
Virgo, born September 7.
Does Buddy Holly have an official website?
Yes: buddyholly.com.