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Buddy Holly: Rave On

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3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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His career lasted just two years. His influence continues to shape the course of rock and roll. Buddy Holly's first hit, "That'll be the Day," exploded onto the airwaves in 1957. Less than two years later, he died in a plane crash that also took the lives of the Big Bopper and Richie Valens. But he had already helped shape the course of popular music for decades to come. Through a host of photos, rare footage, performance clips and exclusive interviews with those who knew him best--including his widow, brother and former bandmates from the Crickets--BIOGRAPHY follows Holly from his west Texas upbringings to the fatal flight. Find out how he agonized about the glasses that became his trademark and examine the strained relationship with his manager, Norman Petty, who some blame for indirectly causing Holly's death. Some of the biggest names in music, including Keith Richards, Waylon Jennings, Phil Everly and Graham Nash, help tell the story of one of rock and roll's first superstars.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.5 ounces
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2001
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000E371FU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Douglas C. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Buddy's Family Speaks
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
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Nicely done production although it could have been longer. Great to hear from Buddy's family, wife and early musicians which which he played.
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018
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did not work in my VCR will not bye any thing from that seller again
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Typically Excellent A&E Biography presentation
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2008
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Highly recommended for those younger people who are "new" to the great Buddy Holly, as well as for those Baby-Boomers who remember him vaguely, or otherwise have let 50 years of a busy life push his brilliantly creative music and talent to the faded background of their memories. Harry Smith does a good job with his even-handed yet captivating narration, and the editors make the most of the very limited amount of surviving film and photographs of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, 1956-59. For the real Buddy Holly "experts" and long-time afficionados, then the Paul McCartney video tribute, although older, will likely be more satisfying. But this A&E Biography version has nothing to apologize for, and does a fine job in presenting Buddy's story, and the tragedy of his premature death in the Feb 3, 1959 plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate Account of Buddy Holly's life and Music
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015
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True account of Buddy Holly's life and music...done very well with Biography's staff. A must for Buddy Holly fans!
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Noell
1.0 out of 5 stars It never would play. nothing worked :( :(
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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It never would play. nothing worked :( :(
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Mr. Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent documentary
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
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Great show
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H. M. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars buddy holly - rave on
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2006
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another great dvd on a fantastic singer. it is so nice to see the history ti a great musician. where could the music have gone if not for early death. highley recomended
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M. Ames
4.0 out of 5 stars Rave On
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2006
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It was great but overall Paul McCartney's version {the Real Buddy Holly Story} was a more enjoyable experience. A lot of the film clips and iterviews are duplicated save one- the interview with Buddy's widow, Maria Elaina. Paul did not interview Maria Elaina, but chose to interview the widow of Norman Petty who was Buddy's manager. The Rave on version clearly puts the blame for Buddy's death on Norman Petty. The McCartney version was more concerned with the music and how they came up with the arrangements. Still, Rave on is a good historical record with a little added material and original flim clips. The dedicated fan will enjoy this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mal
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2020
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shelley pidruchney
1.0 out of 5 stars great disappointment
Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2018
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I was sent a dvd from England. a dvd not compatible with north American dvd players. huge waste of my time, and money . no where did it say not compatible in canada.
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59Jahrealt
5.0 out of 5 stars Professionell gemacht
Reviewed in Germany on September 29, 2012
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Der Inhalt der DVD ist eine biografische Dokumentation wie man sie sich vom History Channel erwartet. Glatt und professionell gestaltet. Das ist durchaus positiv gemeint und ich habe sie mir als Ergänzung zu der von Paul McCartney moderierten Biografie für "Enthusiasten" gekauft. Da beide nicht besonders teuer sind, habe ich es nicht als finanzielles Abenteuer empfunden und freue mich, dass ich nun beide ständig als Referenz zur Verfügung habe.
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3.0 out of 5 stars good for anybody just getting into the sound
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2016
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Could of been more info about Buddy, Not really for a die hard fan. good for anybody just getting into the sound though
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Maytime
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2018
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Great dvd
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