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Big Al Owens: A visit to West Texas

By Big Al Owens, The Big Rig Trucker

I was recently in a remote town in West Texas that seems to produce some of the finest musicians in the World. I was in Lubbock, Texas and was able to visit the Buddy Holly Museum.

I have included a photo of the many talented musical influences of many generations. In 2014, Sir Paul McCartney visited and played in Lubbock. Mr McCartney said that much of the Beatles early music was influenced by Buddy Holly.

I had a wonderful visit at the museum, and was accompanied by my good friend Troy, and Norm and Carol from Minnesota. We also visited the grave site.

If anyone noticed that I spelled Buddy Holly name wrong, and can explain to other readers why his stage name was spelled differently, I would appreciate your help. I really appreciate all of the magnificent feedback I get from the opportunities that I am able to share with you.




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Big Al Owens Visits the Buddy Holly Memorial



2015-03-04 - Lubbock, TX - Photo by Big Al Owens.
Big Al made a stop in Texas to see the Buddy Holly grave site. Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley on September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, TX. Buddy Holly is also the first plaque on the West Texas Walk of Fame, which reads "Buddy Holly (1936-1959) contributed to the music heritage of not only west Texas but the entire world as a musician and composer. It is significant that this first plaque on the Walk of Fame bear his name. The citizens of Lubbock pay tribute to and honor their native son."

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Big Al Owens poses with the Buddy Holly Statue



2015-03-04 - Lubbock, TX - Photo by Big Al Owens.
Big Al poses with the statue of Buddy Holly on the West Texas Walk of Fame.

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At the Buddy Holly Center



2015-03-04 - Lubbock, TX - Photo by Big Al Owens.
Big Al with those trademark Buddy Holly glasses

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Big Al Owens Visits the Buddy Holly Memorial



2015-03-04 - Lubbock, TX - Photo by Big Al Owens.

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Giant Roadrunner Sculpture



2015-03-05 - West Texas - Photo by Big Al Owens, Big Rig Trucker. A giant roadside sculpture of a roadrunner, spotted in Al's Texas travels.
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