Buddy Holly

Fifty years after its release, Linda Ronstadt's Hasten Down The Wind remains one of the defining albums of the 1970s, cementing her place as one of popular music's most influential voices while expanding the creative boundaries of country rock.

September 7 has witnessed landmark music moments, from chart-topping singles to the loss of a modern rap icon. On this date, The Beatles continued their record-breaking chart streaks, Elton John scored worldwide acclaim, and Nirvana released a track that helped define a generation. The day also marks the birthdays of Buddy Holly and Chrissie Hynde, two artists whose influence still echoes through rock and roll. At the same time, the world remembers the passing of Mac Miller, whose career bridged hip-hop and introspective songwriting for a new generation. September 7 remains a date filled with both celebration and reflection in music history.

Jerry Allison, the drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets and composer of ‘Peggy Sue’ and ‘That’ll Be The Day’, has died at age 82.

Rapper Nelly has been cast as rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry in the upcoming Buddy Holly biopic.

Had he lived, Buddy Holly would have been 80 years old today.

Joe Mauldin, the bassist for Buddy Holly and the Crickets (bottom, right), died on Saturday morning in Nashville. He was 74.

Alvin Stardust was the owner of a guitar insured for $AUD2.74 million (£UK1.5 million).