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Prior to getting involved in the recording business, Niki Sullivan briefly served in the United States Navy. During the summer of 1956, the 19-year old Sullivan first met Buddy Holly, by way of his high school friend Jerry Allison, at a jam session in Lubbock, Texas. Holly was impressed by his guitar-playing talents and offered him the chance to join both of them, as well as Joe B. Mauldin in a band. Sullivan readily accepted the offer, and thus the Crickets were born. While trying to record Peggy Sue after many disatisfying takes, Sullivan flipped a switch on Buddy's guitar, a… read more
Prior to getting involved in the recording business, Niki Sullivan briefly served in the United States Navy. During the summer of 1956, the 19-year old Sullivan first met Buddy Holly, by wa… read more
Prior to getting involved in the recording business, Niki Sullivan briefly served in the United States Navy. During the summer of 1956, the 19-year old Sullivan first met Buddy Holly, by way of his high school friend Jerry Allison, at … read more