Words of Love: A Celebration of Buddy Holly

Monday 30^th September 2024

Crickets Theater, Buddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, Texas 7:30pm

Tickets available at buddyhollyhall.com

Lubbock, TX - Celebrating the new official signed, limited edition book, Buddy Holly: Words of Love, LEPAA, Genesis Publications and The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation announce an evening dedicated to the life of the legendary musician.

The world’s leading experts, archivists and special guests will be sharing their knowledge of Buddy Holly and revealing rare memorabilia. Charles Esten, star of the hit series Nashville and the London West End production of Buddy, will be performing a selection of Holly’s iconic songs. The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation will welcome a new Ambassador to the organization and, in recognition of work supporting the Foundation, the recipient will be presented with a unique guitar on stage – a replica of Buddy's own 1943 Gibson J45.

Buddy Holly: Words of Love is the definitive record of the musician, songwriter, and rock and roll trailblazer. In partnership with María Elena Holly and The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, this seminal volume covers Holly's life, music and enduring legacy, offering an unseen perspective on the man behind the timeless music. A limited edition boxed set of just 559 copies, it features original cover art created specially by Ronnie Wood, a foreword by María Elena Holly, an introduction by esteemed music critic Greil Marcus, and is narrated by over 80 of the world's most influential musicians. Each copy is signed by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. Proceeds from each book will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.

To read more about the book, or to order a copy, please go to www.thebuddyhollybook.com/

For more information about The Buddy Holly Hall visit: www.buddyhollyhall.com

About The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation

The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation continues to preserve Buddy Holly's legacy. They focus on promoting his legendary music so that it continues to remain relevant and inspirational for future generations of fans and musicians. Their mission is to bring Buddy and María Elena Holly's dream of extending musical education, including songwriting, production, arranging, orchestration, and performance, to new generations regardless of income or ethnicity or learning levels

About Genesis Publications:

Genesis Publications was founded in 1974 in Britain as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. Today, Genesis creates some of the world’s most sought-after books for readers in 90 countries, with new authors in 2022 including Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Chuck D and Lenny Kravitz - see more at genesis-publications.com.

About LEPAA

The Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association (LEPAA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building community through extraordinary experiences, creative collaboration and inclusive access to the arts, entertainment and education. The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences is owned by LEPAA and is operated and managed by ASM Global. For more information, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com or lepaa.org.

About Buddy Holly Hall

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences is dedicated to enriching the lives of those in the Lubbock South Plains area and beyond through the highest-quality local, national and international entertainment and arts education. Visit our website at www.buddyhollyhall.com for more information and updates about shows, concerts, events and more.

About ASM Global:

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and asmglobal.com.