Buddy Holly: Behind the Glasses
September 2, 2005 - February 11, 2006

            The Buddy Holly Center is elated to announce the opening of a distinctive exhibit in the Texas Musician’s Hall of Fame.  Buddy Holly: Behind the Glasses will showcase unique artifacts from the life of Buddy Holly, West Texas icon.  The exhibit is a celebration of the life of the musician, and is displayed in September to recognize Buddy’s birthday, which is September 7^th.  Buddy Holly: Behind the Glasses will open on September 2, 2005, just in time for the First Friday Art Trail from 6:00 – 9:00 pm that evening. 

Buddy Holly: Behind the Glasses gives patrons the extraordinary chance to view objects that contributed to the development of the mind that so hugely impacted music history. The Center has opened their vault to display rare and never before seen items from the extensive Buddy Holly collection.  Among the artifacts are drawings from Buddy’s childhood, his Fender soft guitar case, childhood clothing, stage shirts and never before seen photos of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.  Don’t miss this opportunity to see Buddy Holly: Behind the Glasses before these items are returned to the vault.

The opening is just one day before Buddy Holly's 69th Birthday Celebration, on September 3^rd from 11:00am – 8:30pm, so attendees of the party can also enjoy the exciting exhibit!  Visit the Texas Musician’s Hall of Fame during September in remembrance of the artist that has contributed so much to Lubbock’s heritage.