Buddy Holly & The Crickets Story. As Told by Drummer, JI Allison.

In this video, Joe Chambers, CEO and Founder of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, TN sits down with JI Allison. JI is best known as the drummer for the Crickets and co-writer of their hits "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue", recorded with Buddy Holly.
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[@NevadaBoss]

Awoke to the very sad news of the passing of JI today (08/23/22). Without a doubt, one of the most influential drummers in rock history..and much like his friend Buddy, a humble, talented man who will be remembered as long as music is played. RIP JI..rave on.

[@StanSwan]

It is impossible to overstate how huge the Crickets influence on music was.

[@brycehongola2425]

My favorite drummer of the 50s , Buddy Holly is the greatest phenomena of the 50s he will be forever in the 50s what a fabulous decade ☮️🌵

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I once got to meet Jerry (JI), along with Joe Mauldin, after a show in Dallas back in 1989. They were incredibly nice guys. One of the most thrilling moments of my life.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Kay…. That’s a great story. Thanks for sharing. Yes J.I is one of my best friends. Joe B. Was extremely nice too as you know…… best,Joe

[@juliegoff1731]

Wow ,what a great sense of rhythm he has on those drums ,just natural

[@henryfrost8542]

Buddy Holly and the Crickets were and still are brilliant...

[@firstlastname3865]

It's just so amazing... in this day 'n' age of electronic technology.... a time where things like audio-recording devices and wireless telephones were rare. I have a collection of every-known bit of audio featuring Buddy Holly. Studio outtakes, the apartment recordings, interviews, TV and radio spots. It's barely an hour or two. That's it. Buddy existed in a time when he couldn't be recorded and video was 8mm handheld, wind-up silent movie cameras. Just think about that, my friends who are under the age of 40. Now, think of the enormous legacy they left. A seismic shift in the earliest days of the most important cultural happening of the 2nd half of the 20th Century.

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

First Lastname glad you said that, hope everyone reads it!👌

[@karenhardin8593]

Thank you for that comment! I think I love you a little now! I'm always floored to think of how influential Buddy & The Crickets were, given that at the time Buddy died they had only been making hits for just a couple years, maybe less!

[@firstlastname3865]

@@karenhardin8593 Yeah, I mean... what was the first song that three young, poor, teenage fledgling musicians from Liverpool decide to record on their first try, in a self-financed acetate but "That'll Be The Day" and those three teenagers were John Lennon, Paul McCartney & George Harrison. How's that for The Crickets being the roots & everything else being the fruits?

[@bethoscope281]

Would you be willing to share your collection?

[@robminshull8087]

I remember seeing JI in 1960, backing the Everlys! It was at The Empire, Liverpool, England. Fantastic night, fabulous sounds ! Many thanks for the interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Rob.. joe

[@andyinoregon]

What an historical music memory that is, Rob. Especially with the recent passing of Don Everly. We're so lucky to have J. I. still with us.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down ? I hang on every word like I'm in the room with you. Thanks JI and Joe

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Kurt.... thank you very much for your support....Joe

[@davmets86]

Buddy Holly had a sound in his head, knew what he wanted and went for it. His biopic is worth watching especially for younger folks to see what an early influencer he was. He is up there with Little Richard, Jerry Lee, Bo Diddley , Chuck Berry in the pantheon of 1950's rockers

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 86....Joe

[@juliegoff1731]

I thought Jerry Lee was still alive

[@davmets86]

@@juliegoff1731 He is, I was putting him in the pantheon anyway.However, many of his wives seemed to have had an early demise

[@mrDCunningham]

To see Mick Fleetwood almost bow to the man and show so much respect was very moving. Joe this was great. 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi David.. I didn’t tell Mick I was walking him back to the green room to meet J.I. I knew he was a fan and wanted to surprise him. He was so respectful to J.I. Mick was a very nice guy. Thanks for watching..Joe

[@mrDCunningham]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 👍🏻

[@clarkewi]

The tom-tom riff on "Peggy Sue", is one of the hooks of the song. Great drumming.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Clark...Joe

[@trueknowledgeispower]

R.I.P. Buddy, Joe B., Waylon, Bob Montgomery, and Tommy Alsup.

[@downtownbobbybrown6237]

And Carl Bunch .

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

and Nikki Sullivan.

[@downtownbobbybrown6237]

@@TomClarkSouthLondon Oh yea .

[@CarlGoldmam]

And Nikki Sullivan

[@juliegoff1731]

And Carl bunch

[@originalbop5225]

RIP J. I. Allison 8-22-2022 That's the second time the music up'd and died, thanks for the influence!

[@ansias77]

I'm terribly saddened over his passing. As a huge fan and researcher of Jerry & The Crickets for 28 years, i want to thank you a lot for this nice tribute to the greatest and most innovative r'n'r drummer ever, for so many reasons.. While most great rock drummers were mere sidemen, Allison's role was completely the contrary. In 1960, by the time he hadn't turn 21 yet, he had already penned several r'n'r inmortal classics with Buddy like That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Tell Me How, Well Allright, Not Fade Away.. He was the half of Buddy & The Crickets' sound, he had already setted what r'n'r drumming was, createing a brand new and unique kind of sound, rhythms and patterns that hadn't been ever used in rock music before, by playing impossible paradiddles, toms triplets, or just a cardboard box, knees slapping or hitting a cymbal.. He had stablished as a very requested session drummer, for Eddie Cochran ( the marching band on Cherished Memories was his idea), The Everly brothers (his tom tricks on 'Till I Kissed You made the song), Johnny Burnette ( You're 16..) and many others, while touring and fronting his own band, The Crickets. He was not a mere session drummer either, he often made the session unique and distinctive..What an uncanny gift... Many other awesome songs would come later co-wtitten with Sonny Curtis like "More Than I Can Say", ",When You Ask About Love", "The last song i'm ever gonna sing" and many many others. If anybody can come with any drummer who had achieved all this at 20, just le me know... Thanks for your unique music legacy J.I., and rest in peace.

[@JBevan85]

RIP JI. A true legend.

[@juliegoff1731]

I’m so glad he talks good about Peggy Sue ,I read her book ,fascinating! I loved reading about the shared honeymoon,I’m sorry she’s gone !!😰but they were married young and it’s tough for anyone to be married in rock n roll .

[@Retro.Studio]

Such a great nice and modest man mr. Allison! Thank you for being a big part of the music history.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 4fun....Joe

[@Retro.Studio]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum and thank YOU Joe for bringing this documentary 🙏🏼 hail from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@karenhardin8593]

JI is definitely a Most Wonderful man!

[@Retro.Studio]

@@karenhardin8593 absolutely dear, you’re from England?

[@karenhardin8593]

@@Retro.Studio No, American but I'm a huge fan of Rock n Roll and Ji in particular!!

[@nelgstuart3442]

Buddy Holly and the Crickets were a little before my time. They started in '56 and I wasn't born until '57, but I remember several stacks of 45 Rpm records that belonged to my Mama. Mama grew up in the 50's and they were the very first rock n roll generation. Wow. And Mama and Daddy loved to dance, & Mama had incredible taste. About 1962, I saw/heard original records of Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Hank Williams Sr, Jerry Lee Lewis (Whole Lotta Shakin, & Great Balls of Fire), Perry Como with "Juke Box Baby", Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Roy Acuff, Little Jimmy Dickens, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Blue Suede Shoes, (Carl Perkins' original version), and even Grandpa Jones. There was "The Purple People Eater", and The Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"

[@downtownbobbybrown6237]

I saw the Crickets with Sonny singing Buddy 's tunes and Joe B and Ji at the Westbury Music Fair in NY prob 15 years ago . What a thrill that gave me the chills .It 's right up there with the night Jay Richardson spent time with me at the Richfield Playhouse Conn around 2011 and when i met Willie Winfield on long Island .Great Rock n Roll memories !

[@DavidMFChapman]

It was wonderful to see the genuine respect expressed by Mick Fleetwood and Keith Richards. High praise indeed.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts G.A.......Joe

[@karenhardin8593]

I loved watching Keith "gush" like that too!

[@shoknifeman2mikado135]

The last of the original Crickets, bitter sweet stories

[@FKMDC]

Sadly

[@iknowitall2546]

Who? Please don't tell me JI has passed! PLEASE

[@karenhardin8593]

@@iknowitall2546 No! Ji is still rockin' strong!

[@paulgisclair9820]

Sonny Curtis is still around

[@mikemorris5074]

Thanks for this Joe, JI you are a Legend and a great great drummer, thanks for the amazing music.

[@calsurflance5598]

Sad to see both of these gentlemen are gone now. JI a legendary drummer from a legendary band , and Joe who has built a lasting tribute to all who have brought us so much joy in music. Rest easy gentlemen!🙏🙏

[@dunlap4info]

Now you need to do a show with Sonny Curtis!! 🎸🎶

[@califcamper]

that is so cool to hear how they liked insects and named it after one. so many were influenced by them including Jerry Garcia of course

[@kb6kgx]

Jerry Allison passed away today at the age of 82.

[@andyligeti6438]

This was a wonderful interview, Joe, you definitely revealed the tremendous influence and gentleness of JI Allison, the drummer of The Crickets. One day I'd love to visit your museum and delve more into the finer points of how the men and women behind some of the greatest music we grew up listening to were made! Andy Ligeti

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Andy... J.I is a close friend and a great guy.... Thanks for watching.... Best.... Joe

[@iknowitall2546]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Jerry Allison has been my inspiration all my life! He was and still is a brilliant drummer and a great man. And as we say in England wish he was a mate of mine!

[@PeasGraveny]

You did it again,Joe. J.I. is not just one of my favourite drummers but such an important and inventive figure in the development of rock in general and he needs to be treated as such,his stories preserved for ever.That's why I'm such a big fan of what you do.You have an encyclopedic knowledge of all the people and places that are important to the story of the music and I'm always learning new details from watching your chats with these great and nice people.Keep up the great work my friend,I know you will.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Powell.... yes J.I is not only a close friend but was there in the beginning of R&R... best, Joe

[@karenhardin8593]

I'm sure you already know about it but he tells lots of great stories in the documentary series done in the 70's. I think it's 10 parts long and available here on KZbin! I loved it!

[@PeasGraveny]

@@karenhardin8593 I'm not sure I've seen that, Karen, unless it's somebody's upload of the 1985 documentary that Paul McCartney financed, which was shown as part of the BBC series 'Arena'.l and looks like it was shot ten years before.That has J.I. going through some of the inventions and innovations he used on various Buddy/Crickets recordings, such as the cardboard box on 'Not Fade Away', the knee-slaps on 'Everyday' and the ride-cymbal dominated 'Well...Alright' etc..etc (They really rivalled The Beatles and George Martin for studio invention but Buddy, Joe B, J.I. and Norman Petty were doing it about 5 years earlier, which is a very long time in the progression of Rock music.So much talent and genius going on down there in Clovis!) Anyway,could that be the doc you've seen, Karen?

[@karenhardin8593]

@@PeasGraveny Yes, of course! Later that day I decided to watch it again and I must really have been having a "brain fart" (pardon me!) because when I went back to it I found the 90min-ish 1part doc from the mid 80's. Wow, that was a weird day! Thank you So much for checking in with me on that! I really do appreciate it and I'm a bit embarrassed to have put out wrong info. The Crickets, especially, JI, Joe B and later Sonny Curtis, Glen D Hardin and Gordon Payne, not to forget all the other sometime members are extremely special to me and I want to always be correct when discussing anything that has to do with them! Thanks again for checking me!

[@PeasGraveny]

I feel pretty awful because I honestly didn't intend to show you up Karen, I was actually hoping you'd seen a documentary from the 70's that I hadn't seen yet. Please don't be so hard on yourself as it was an extremely easy mistake to make.Texas in 1985 really did look and feel like it was still 1975.

[@radioman5688]

I met him in person had my picture with him got his autograph he was out here at point breeze in Webster Massachusetts many years ago

[@iknowitall2546]

They all owe JI something they really do!

[@summerlakephotog8239]

Those were the days. I grew up in east Texas. My first 45 was also Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Summer....Joe

[@greatsilentwatcher]

I've watched a bunch of these in the past and I always learn something or get insights into the music I still enjoy.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I talked with pianist, Glen D Hardin, when he was with John Denver and I remember him mentioning that he was in the Crickets for a while himself...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

That’s right Paul.... bass keyboard and keyboards....Joe

[@paulnicolosi4792]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum At that time, I was just 21 and didn’t realize the status of the players in John Denver’s band, with whom I was hanging out with backstage- James Burton, Glen D. , Ronnie Tutt, Emery Gordy Jr... I was in awe of these guys. All amazing musicians.. Keep up the great work Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Great story Paul..... lucky you to be there. Thanks again for watching our channel.... Best, Joe

[@paulnicolosi4792]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Joe, at that time, I was with a spin off group derived from ‘We Five, who recorded ‘You Were On My Mind’ back in 65. They had done an album in 70, and used Glen, James, Emory, Joe Osborn, Andrew Gold and Hal Blain. Hard to get much better than that...

[@paulnicolosi4792]

@@karenhardin8593 👍

[@popogejo7245]

Joe has got to be the best entertainment interviewer who's ever done it!!! He puts in the right amount of intro then let's the artist roll, without the hero worship that wrecks more interviews of artests of the caliber. Hay they are just people too. Some just more talented or lucky than others, but all important! Allways look forward to Joe's work!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Many thanks Popo.....Best, Joe

[@rodrigoraulsuarez]

Great to see a legendary Crickets member doing well.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Rodrigo….. Joe

[@gregb8565]

Miss you Joe Chambers - Why this channel of gold interviews has only 139 K subscribers - I guess speaks to me getting older and the age of You Tube Audience. This channel is no Bad Bunny or Taylor Swift and for that I am grateful

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Greg, thank you for you continued support of the channel, it would have meant so much to dad- and does to me too. Best, Britt

[@RG-ja34sep]

An absolute pleasure to watch and listen to the legend and icon that is JI Allison. He will forever be a major part of the history of rock and roll considering his close association with Buddy Holly. Thanks Joe, these uploads are truly enjoyable and interesting.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

RG-ja34sep, thank you for all the kind words and continued support of the channel… it would have meant so much to my dad, Joe. JI was one of Joes best friends & such a humble soul… thankful this interview exist. Hope you can visit the museum sometime! Best, Britt

[@cryptohalloffame]

Great Joe, it doesn't get any better.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks DSAS.....Joe

[@leeroyholloway4277]

A delightful interview. Thanks Joe & J.I.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Lee... Joe

[@FAB7362]

Thank you Joe for sharing these great stories with us. 👍

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Albert.... Joe

[@prchmc]

Buddy lives!!

[@tomw9875]

Another fantastic interview. Thank You Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching Tom....Joe

[@CORNPOP24]

This is my favorite program of all time. I Love Lucy also.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Tim.... well this is a first... being mentioned in the same breath as I Love Lucy:) !!!! I’ll gladly accept it! Tim , thanks for watching... Best, Ricky..... I mean Joe:)

[@Wolfwolveswolf]

What a Trip, Thank You Much!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Wolf.....Joe

[@koovacs1]

A very good drummer.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Dan....Joe

[@koovacs1]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum You are welcome!

[@RickMcCargar]

Wow. I didn't want to watch this because it would then be over...now, it's over. So glad I did, I feel good. Thanks.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Rick....Joe

[@wayneconn1079]

Legend pure and Simple

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Wayne....Joe

[@wayneconn1079]

Guys can you please check to see if buddy has a signature guitar by fender . I hope he does

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Wayne.... That’s a good question. I was a Fender dealer for over 30 years. I don’t remember a Buddy Holly signature guitar, even a limited edition. If you’re wanting a strat like Buddy played I’d suggest getting one of the many different 50’s model series reissue Stratocasters. Single ply pickguard, two tone sunburst finish, three single coil pick ups, trem bar, maple neck and fingerboard. I’d prefer a V neck 1957 reissue if possible. Now I’ve been wrong before and its at least 10 plus years since I’ve looked at a Fender instrument catalog they might have done something since then. Thanks for watching our channel. Hope this answered your question. Best.....Joe

[@wayneconn1079]

Hi Joe its Wayne . A big thank you for tour message and your time my friend . I will have a check.on the guitar for buddy . Buddy and the guys played my home town here in Worcester uk and the girls smashed the windows to try to get to him . A guy i worked with met buddy and the guys and they signed his program. Which he showed me one day. I was blown away !! There are footage of buddy and the band on Worcester bridge here looking around . Which a fan has but wont release . I am a musixian myself and got to play with Gene vincents blue caps .Bill Halleys Comets etc . So many hreat memories Joe .

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

How cool is that Wayne.... thanks for sharing....Best....Joe

[@steviedepaoli2717]

Joe, don't let negative comments about adds bother you. It was an excellent interview, you know all the right questions to ask. Such a learning experience. Keep up the good work!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate your encouragement too. I understand viewers frustration with ads. I’m not fond of them either but no ads, no videos on TV or KZbin unless you’re paying for a subscription I guess. Thanks for watching.... best, Joe

[@mlhdlh]

It’s great hearing the stories of how some of the great bands and their songs were created. Thanks Joe and your crew!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Mike...Joe

[@gaveller]

This is an historic interview. It can be argued that Jerry was the first Rock n Roll drummer, when you watch him play you automatically hear Ringo and Keith

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Gav.... Joe

[@phillydog17]

So enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Andrew....Joe

[@davidmaslow399]

A Wonderful interview! Thank You for sharing this!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Frank…Joe

[@peternewman1179]

Living legend!

[@PentonKTM]

Thank you Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Gary….Joe

[@raysmusic49]

Another great interview... thanks Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too 49..... Joe

[@alphabeets]

Fantastic once again, Joe! Great historic material here.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching beets… Joe

[@RETROTV1394]

R. I. P. The last of the original Crickets.

[@theoloutlaw]

Sad day Joe, we've lost another of the greats. :(

[@clarkewi]

Awesome.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Clark...Joe

[@timinla64]

I always wondered how true to life the movie was. Some artistic license was taken when Jerry and Joe went to NY, I suppose. Great to hear the real story from Jerry’s own lips. Wish you would’ve asked him about the Apollo performance and the accuracy of the movie, but oh well. Once again..great interview!.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Bull... the racist remarks never happened. It was to sell tickets to the movie. Very unfortunate. Thanks again for watching..... Joe

[@fernando99]

Long Life to JI

[@ansias77]

J.I. is the best and most innovative drummer in rock history..got no doubt about it.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 77..... best, Joe

[@ansias77]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum My big pleasure, thank you for sharing this and interviewing the drummer of drummers. J.I. created rhythms that had never been used in r'n'r yet, innovated by using pretty weird percussion items (knees, cymbals, boxes..), also wrote awesome songs..heck, and was just a teen !! unveliable..

[@iknowitall2546]

Couldn't agree more!

[@iknowitall2546]

@@ansias77 couldn't agree more! Wish he wasn't so humble though! I still don't think he new how influential and innovative he was! Live him!

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

AGREED!🤘

[@albertomartinez2479]

Joe Great stuff.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Al....Joe

[@markstiggs4471]

Please Joe, if you get a chance to interview JI again sometime, ask him about his side career as "Ivan" which he's probably too modest to talk about! He made several cool records as Ivan

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’ll try... thanks..Joe

[@wombatwilly1002]

"Wild Child" is great.

[@emptysetowl9715]

Love the specific questions.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Jeff….Joe

[@juliegoff1731]

J I ,I’ve watched you drum ,and you are a natural ,you have amazing natural talent !!!seems you’re the only one left 😰😰😰

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Julie….Joe

[@michaelhampton9493]

What a nce guy JI was

[@thefilmandmusic]

Jerry so imaginative in the days when there was nothing,,,

[@juliegoff1731]

I’m sorry to say ,I was in Nashville in 2015 ,actually drove there ,mainly to go to a rally in Little Rock to exonerate the west Memphis three ,but while there went to Memphis ,and Graceland and sun studios tour , New Orleans ,hurricane mills seeing Loretta Lynn’s place and then spent two days in Nashville ,saw the Judds houses in leipers fork ,and saw the country music hall of fame ,grand ole Opry ,George Jones museum ,Johnny cash museum ,music row ,Broadway ,and of course Tootsies orchard lounge ,I had no idea about the MHOF or I would’ve gone there 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409]

R.I.P Jerry Allison

[@lionheartroar3104]

Idea for a Rolling Stones album.."From Lubbock to London"..there ya go, no problem.

[@wombatwilly1002]

Keith sings a good version of Buddy's "Learning The Game"!

[@peternewman1179]

RIP JL Allison 🙏

[@strahinjagov]

RIP Jerry Allison

[@marksimpson2321]

Rip Jerry allison :(

[@davidsandz2186]

It's "Britain" Keith...the island is called Britain...not England, it's Britain. Us Scots and Welsh have had this shit all our lives (and the Northern Irish)...and it's so bloody annoying! OK?! And once again Elvis is sidelined and just ignored....in a brilliant doc about Buddy and the Crickets, Sonny Curtis fully acknowledges the influence Elvis and the Blue Moon Boys had on them...the 1st time Elvis came thru Lubbock was 1955 and at that time Buddy was still a Country boy...according to Sonny they were blown away, and that all changed immediately after seeing Elvis, Scotty and Bill perform....so they evolved into a trio like Elvis and the boys, and started playing the same kind of music....the next time Elvis came to Lubbock, some months later, they had added D J Fontana on drums, so to quote Sonny "We thought we'd better get a drummer too" and Jerry was added to the trio and I think they got on the same bill which Elvis was topping that 2nd time in Lubbock...Sonny was in no doubt about how much Elvis influenced Buddy and the Crickets...Buddy himself was quoted as saying "Without Elvis there would've been no Buddy Holly".....and to quote John Lennon "Before Elvis there was nothing."...I absolutely love the Crickets and have always thought that J I was the best RnR drummer ever, but I cant stand it when the influence of Elvis is ignored....it's just wrong and is also bad history....I'm 76 and can remember like it was yesterday when the RnR explosion hit us kids for six in 1956 Glasgow, Scotland....it was the same all over Britain and Ireland...and not long after that Europe as well. Sorry for the rant....I love the MHFM and wish it and you Joe all the very best for now and the future... Hail! Hail! RocknRoll!

[@karenhardin8593]

Your passion on the subject of Rock n Roll is truly inspirational and NO better subject's than Ji & Sonny, Buddy & (obviously) Elvis! I loved it!

[@juliegoff1731]

The big difference between the Crickets and Elvis is that the crickets wrote their own songs ,I don’t think Elvis did

[@Pappysan]

Saw Waylon Jennings backed up by the original Crickets once...

[@ianmyers5784]

Best drummer ever.

[@alanhodges8839]

Jerry, the most natural drummer of all time.

[@phlushphish793]

Delightful! :) Chock full of commercials, though!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Michael... thanks for watching... sorry about the ads. It was our first MHOF”Backstage” show. Originally aired on channel 5 CBS Nashville so we wanted to promote the museum. Best, Joe

[@gibsondrummer]

No buddy holly and the crickets, Little Richard , chuck berry , the everly brothers No british bands

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Gibson... yes I believe you’re right. I was just thinking about doing a video on that very subject earlier tonight with my editor. We’ve got video clips that might make a fun example of just that subject. Thanks again for watching.....Joe

[@juliegoff1731]

Yes and no Elvis

[@jessicanix9800]

Love this interview as well glad I found it, but I still can't can't find the one from the vault series after searching through the list multiple times. In the interview with clips from J.I., Joe B., and Sonny it appears that J.I. gets a little emotional when talking about the plane crash...did he get a little emotional? Does anyone have a link to the interview from the vault series with J.I. Allison?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Jessica I may have told you the wrong thing... we put J.I , Joe B. And Sonny. Titled The Beginnings of Buddy Holly and the Cricket until the end . Best, Joe

[@jessicanix9800]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum okay, thank you. I've watched the beginning of Buddy Holly and The Crickets until the end several times and it's so good. As I mentioned I am a Buddy Holly fan even though that was before my time It, and I like the Crickets as well. It appears as though J.I. gets a little emotional when talking about the plane crash. I hope I don't come off as rude and sorry for bothering you. If you don't mind me asking did J.I. Allison get a little emotional when talking about the plane crash or is that my imagination?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Your right.

[@jessicanix9800]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum It's sad to see J.I. Allison get a little emotional talking about Buddy's plane crash but at the same time kind of sweet (well, at least to a woman). I can't imagine losing my best friend that way. Of course it's sad anytime someone passes away but even more so when they are young, it's unexpected, and in such a tragic way. I am a Buddy Holly fan even though that was before my time and I like The Crickets as well. I'm hoping to visit the Surf Ballroom for the first time this summer which I have been wanting to do for many years. Have a great weekend.

[@jessicanix9800]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseumWhen did this interview take place? Was it after Joe B. Mauldin had passed? I'm just wondering if J.I. Allison would still say that Buddy Holly was his best friend today if asked although I'm assuming that J.I. Allison would in fact still say that Buddy was his best friend...especially after reading his interview from the 60th anniversary back in 2019. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@juliechase2047]

Peggy Sue was still alive & I thought he married her, to many different versions! RC

[@blueticecho5690]

J I even made hits with Buddy by slapin his legs and even play cardboard boxes..

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

blueticecho Everyday and Not Fade Away👈🏼

[@alan.hodges7246]

Thats because he is so talented.

[@juliegoff1731]

Even hittin the table hes got a great sense of rhythm

[@Ed_Stuckey]

"The Real Story"

[@ruthjesse6759]

I enjoyed this video!!! Can U tell me what became of Buddy’s Wife and Child after Buddy’s death? What did they have a Boy or Girl? Can his child sing as well? What did his child do with its life? I would dearly love to see pics of them!!!!!!! Please can u respond to my questions!!!!!! Thank u for all u do to bring us education videos of the people we want to know. Are u going to see the New Movie on Elvis Presley? My Daughter and I went the first day it came out. After hearing about it and Priscilla, Lisa, & Riley ‘s response of the Movie I was even more excited to see. Austin did an Awesome job in portraying Elvis , but they left out an awful lot of his life.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Ruth. Wikipedia will probably tell you everything you’ve asked about. Yes I plan on taking my wife to see the Elvis movie soon. Best, Joe

[@davesymington2825]

Its a bit sad having all of the adds, I get it. Does a patron get to skip the adds?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Dave... thanks for watching... I don’t think patron has anything to do with ads. It just supports the museum’s channel. Thanks for watching.. Joe

[@davesymington2825]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum You do a fine job, what a good gig! And it's really enjoyable to listen to the videos. I hope to visit this year! Peace

[@CCCowboy]

[@dntulsa5039]

How did JI treat Peggy Sue?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Knowing J.I... I would think very well. He’s a good guy. Thanks for watching Dn....Joe

[@dntulsa5039]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Have you ever read "Whatever happened to Peggy Sue"?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

No... I haven’t read it... I will assume it said J.I was not kind to Peggy? If so I don’t know as I wasn’t there but there’s always two sides to every story. I’m sure it was difficult being in both of their shoes being in such a crazy situation at such a young age. J.I said she was a nice lady. I know J.I and he’s a very nice guy too. Thanks again for watching ... Joe

[@michaelgeorge8671]

would have been a good interview except for the ADDS. totally spoiled it .

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Michael. I know the ads are a pain. I’m sure KZbin makes money and we receive a very small amount..... very small ... I doubt we ever breakeven but I did it because I wanted to. Best....Joe

[@tomstiel7576]

a SMALL price to pay for something that is priceless,,,,if those ads spoiled it for you,,,,,well I guess I dont know what to say???? except it was free,,,,,Ill refund your money,,,,please send bank routing number,,,,I will get right on it,,,,Thanks Joe,,,, I appreciate ALL of your efforts !!!! Lord only knows how much work you put into these !!!!

[@stevewooly6168]

Drum lessons from ringo star ??? Heaven help those drummers, buddy rich or gene krupa maybe but ringo star???

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Steve.... Ringo is great. His style influenced probably every successful rock drummer directly or indirectly since the Beatles. Thanks for watching...Joe

[@stevewooly6168]

Yeah the sex pistols influenced a lot of people but i wouldn't go to them for music lessons

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Most likely the SP were influenced by the Beatles including their drummer.... just curious... are you a professional drummer? Thanks, Joe

[@stevewooly6168]

I'm a professional musician and have worked with many drummers including Steve holly from wings, all of them were good drummers

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve... The reason I asked was I use to hear Ringo get slammed as a drummer but never by successful drummers. Actually the opposite. Of course Buddy and Krupa are off the charts.They too have and continue to inspire even the best of the best drummers but to say that since Ringo is not in their league cancels him as a great drummer cancels 99 percent of all drummers. Ringo was a stylist. His job in the Beatles was to complement each individual song. Not step on the lyrics or other lead instruments. Buddy Rich would not have done the job Ringo did with John and Paul. Buddy couldn’t lay back enough not to be center of attention. Nothing wrong with that if you build your band around you. The Beatles first and foremost were songwriters. They needed a drummer who could listen to the lyrics and the other musicians and not solo during the whole recording. He was beyond tasteful and creative. Just like Mitch Mitchell was the perfect drummer for the Experience, John Bonham with Led Zeppelin, Danny Seraphine with Chicago and Keith Moon with the WHO. Bottom line... of every professional drummer I’ve had the pleasure to know or interview not one had ever said that Ringo was not at least a very good if not great drummer. Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts... best, Joe