The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

The Buddy Holly Story (1978) is a Drama, Music film directed by Steve Rash, rated 7.2/10 by 131 viewers.

A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.

Where to stream (US): Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Directed by Steve Rash. Starring Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan.