Tour of the historic Surf Ballroom - Clear Lake, Iowa

Go to www.DesMoinesRegister.com/BuddyHolly to see much more. Jeff Nicholas, Surf Ballroom & Museum President, takes you on a brief tour of the historic ballroom where Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens played their final concert before they died in a plane crash in 1959.

[@horizon42q]

I was there last week, what an exceptional experience. Amazing

[@Darthstang2]

This place has been on my bucket list for years.. Someday I will be there and so will my guitar.

[@John-ob7dh]

My Buddy goes there every Feb for the anniversary gig .He takes his guitar.His name is Albert Lee.

[@xpmark1]

I got to see Buddy Holly and the Crickets live in person in Tulsa,Ok.1957.I was probably too young to fully appreciate this bands power and talent.The audience cheered loudly when they took the stage because he already had some big hits nationally and was nationally famous.All I remember was the power and hard driving rhythm from his band and the appreciation from the audience..

[@Mariannelfk]

I saw Kansas play there a few year back...one of the best times I ever had! That place just drips with nostalgia!

[@joemanpjg]

Great video Visited here twice, loved it.Best of singers performed here. Felt like Buddy Holly, Rich Valens and Big Bopper looking down from Heaven. Also make time to visit the crash site in the very sad,lonely,windy,ice cold cornfields. R.I.P. you will never be forgotten

[@thedon8594]

Got to see a show there May 2, 2018. Had a great time. Staff is very kind and the prices for drinks etc were what they should be. The place was just a bright spot for the older generations 40 and above. Lots to see. Even more because there was more that has been added since this video was taken. There are affordable hotels in the area and I just found everyone in this little gem and clean little town so polite and nice. They all seemed to work together to make sure everyone had a great visit. And I didn't even mention the Lake and it's possibilities. And of course we have Buddy Holly and his legacy to explore. Thanks Clear Lake, I'll try to make it again!

[@thundernotes]

I was passing through Clear Lake last October, (driving from New Hampshire) and stopped by for a few minutes. They had closed for the day, so I'll have to make a return trip one of these days. I'd love to see the interior and maybe catch a show.

[@axelbodin3089]

A street named after Buddy. Cool! I think they have a street/road in Lubbock too which is named after Holly. The Buddy Holly Avenue or something.

[@weaselsuit]

It's an absolutely beautiful building. The people there are SO kind and inviting. No part of the building was off limits to my daughter and I the weekday in early 2012 that we visited. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. My then sixth grader did a very moving report in school the next week about the tragic events.

[@dmullsr]

Was there about 15 years ago , Buddy has always been my favorite singer. The surf was closed but the monument outside was something to see !!! They was wrong THAT DAY THE MUSIC DIDN'T DIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@weaselsuit]

Wayne was an absolute sweetheart. Wonderful man.

[@bluestarlighting29]

Thank you for share this video I found place I'n Clear Lake . Nice inside. Someday once get car go there. Still try find buddy Holly Glasses. How far from ClearLake. Need more information. Thank you

[@rockinjohn89]

I just found this video. I've been to all 33 Tribute concerts at the Surf Ballroom . I started going in 1979. It's been called The Buddy Holly Tribute, The Winter Dance Party, Legendsfest, and The 50's In February. I wouldn't know how to miss it each each year: Great Music and Great people.If you're in Clear lake, you should visit the Surf Ballroom. It's one of the truly historic music venues.

[@TheJazzlady40]

great that the surf ballroom still exist

[@benjsmithproductions]

So surreal to realize the generation for which this is nostalgic is beginning to leave us.

[@DavidWillis1957]

Thanks for posting this. I managed to visit the Surf Ballroom; but wasn't able to go inside!

[@FrankJamesMusic]

Is there a video tape or DVD available of the 50 Winters tour in 2009? I was unable to make it there and would love to have it. Also, was the coin toss between Waylon Jennings and Ritchie Valens or Tommie Allsup and Ritchie back in Feb., 59'? Thank you and God bless.

[@ptreyes]

I want to go to the Surf Ballroom.

[@19541973j]

The Day The Music Died!

[@fiddlerpin]

Nice tour - From New Jersey- Hope to get there someday

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Some even say that this building is haunted and that every February third a plane is heard at midnight but there's no one around.

[@superman31172]

Anyone have a grandparent who attended Buddy and Ritchie and Big bopper's concert the night they died?

[@sandramendez3356]

That's interesting to know what was it like that night how did it feel the musicians faces where they happy ?full of energy? Fortunate those who attended that concert took part of history

[@superman31172]

@@sandramendez3356 my parents were children at the Time

[@arcpuffin]

Why’d they give Ritchie a mustache and goatee in that mural????

[@howardo5]

Buddy Holly never made a phone call to his wife or to the crickets

[@robvanyams497]

It's so sad because they could of formed a really good band and become a big team if they made it back.

[@stevemccoy8138]

I'm gonna git there someday and cut a rug