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In Memory of Buddy Holly Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz in memory of the great Buddy Holly.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bronte. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Bronte

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,238

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
3874

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What was Buddy's real first name? Hint

Charles

Theodore

Jeffrey

William

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Question 2 of 15

2. Buddy was born on September 7th of which year? Hint

1934

1936

1938

1932

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Question 3 of 15

3. In which US state did the young Buddy grow up? Hint

Texas

New Jersey

Tennessee

Colorado

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the song 'Peggy Sue' originally going to be called? Hint

'Betty Lou'

'Maggie Sue'

'Cindy Lou'

'Evie Sue'

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the name of the record company which first signed Buddy? Hint

Polydor

Alligator

Peoplesound

Decca Records

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Question 6 of 15

6. In which song did Buddy sing about 'loving' and 'turtle-doving'? Hint

'Heartbeat'

'Rave On'

'Maybe Baby'

'That'll Be The Day'

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Question 7 of 15

7. In which song did Buddy sing about 'going faster than a rollercoaster'? Hint

'Everyday'

'It's So Easy'

'Oh Boy'

'Not Fade Away'

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Question 8 of 15

8. Buddy met Miss Santiago, his future wife when she was working as a receptionist at a record publishing office. What was her name? Hint

Ana Marisa

Manuella Cristina

Conchita Juana

Maria Elena

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Question 9 of 15

9. How soon after meeting did Buddy and his wife marry? Hint

One year

Just over six months

Less than two months

Four days

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Question 10 of 15

10. Buddy Holly and The Crickets had parted company by the time of the 'Winter Dance Party' tour. Which of these people did not perform in his backing band on this tour? Hint

Charlie Bunch

Tommy Allsup

Chris Harrison

Waylon Jennings

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the venue where Buddy Holly performed for the last time? Hint

The Ocean Ballroom

The Harbor Ballroom

The Beach Ballroom

The Surf Ballroom

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many children did Buddy Holly have? Hint

None

1 daughter

1 son and 2 daughters

2 sons

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Question 13 of 15

13. February 3rd is the anniversary of Buddy's sad death in a plane crash. In which year did this happen? Hint

1963

1957

1961

1959

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Question 14 of 15

14. The plane Buddy was traveling on was going from Iowa to which other state? Hint

Washington

North Dakota

Texas

California

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these singers met their deaths alongside Buddy in the fatal plane crash? Hint

Ritchie Valens

Elvis Presley

Chuck Berry

Gene Vincent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Buddy's real first name?

Answer: Charles

He was born Charles Hardin Holley.

2. Buddy was born on September 7th of which year?

Answer: 1936

He was born to Lawrence and Ella Holley.

3. In which US state did the young Buddy grow up?

Answer: Texas

He was born in Lubbock, Texas.

4. What was the song 'Peggy Sue' originally going to be called?

Answer: 'Cindy Lou'

One of The Crickets (Buddy's band) had a girlfriend called Peggy Sue, and persuaded Buddy to change the title of the song.

5. What was the name of the record company which first signed Buddy?

Answer: Decca Records

6. In which song did Buddy sing about 'loving' and 'turtle-doving'?

Answer: 'That'll Be The Day'

7. In which song did Buddy sing about 'going faster than a rollercoaster'?

Answer: 'Everyday'

8. Buddy met Miss Santiago, his future wife when she was working as a receptionist at a record publishing office. What was her name?

Answer: Maria Elena

Buddy told her he was going to marry her, after knowing her only a few hours!

9. How soon after meeting did Buddy and his wife marry?

Answer: Less than two months

10. Buddy Holly and The Crickets had parted company by the time of the 'Winter Dance Party' tour. Which of these people did not perform in his backing band on this tour?

Answer: Chris Harrison

11. What was the name of the venue where Buddy Holly performed for the last time?

Answer: The Surf Ballroom

In Clearlake, Iowa.

12. How many children did Buddy Holly have?

Answer: None

Maria Elena was pregnant at the time of Buddy's death. She miscarried shortly afterwards.

13. February 3rd is the anniversary of Buddy's sad death in a plane crash. In which year did this happen?

Answer: 1959

14. The plane Buddy was traveling on was going from Iowa to which other state?

Answer: North Dakota

The plane crashed a few minutes after take-off, near Mason City, Iowa.

15. Which of these singers met their deaths alongside Buddy in the fatal plane crash?

Answer: Ritchie Valens

J. P. Richardson (AKA 'The Big Bopper') also perished in this tragedy.

Source: Author Bronte

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