" Hey Buddy is a wonderful and magical journey to find Buddy Holly -- the man, the legend, and his music. You will be blown away by what you hear and what you learn from Holly. From the crash investigations, talking to the Dwyers', and just exploring a decade of music, you thought you knew. This one is a keeper."

“Hey Buddy”- In pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John, and My Lost Decade of Music

by Gary W. Moore
2011, Savas Beatie Publishing
219 Pages
 
I must start this review by saying I have never in my life, borrowed, checked out, read, listened or reviewed a book on music or musical artist(s). It is just not a subject that interested me. I was looking over Savas Beatie’s offering for 2011 and for some reason this book stood out to me, almost calling me. I went back to the page several times before ordering my copy.
 
“Hey Buddy” is Not a Biography on Buddy Holly. It IS a wonderful and magical journey to find Buddy Holly – The man, the legend and the music. We learn quickly that the author shared my view on music history; knowing a little but not really interested until that one night changed his life forever.

After being dragged to an event called the “Winter Dance Party” performed by John Mueller who impersonates Buddy, Gary W. Moore was transfixed, mesmerized and struck to the core. What this entire book revolves around his the quest to find the music.
Gary W. Moore book “Hey Buddy” is a Masterpiece. He takes us on the journey with him. We are there from the first moment that these emotions hit to the final visit to the crash site. You will find yourself researching, looking, listening and reading to what he did. Seriously, do not be surprised if you find yourself on the computer until 2-3AM.

Even though this book is a personal journey for Gary; his writing, his research; it is strangely perceived at the end as personal journey for you the reader. The reason I am stating this as a Masterpiece is that although this is his journey. I found myself not really seeing him that much in the book. I was in his skin, in his shoes and experiencing this journey for myself. It was my story!

Along this epic ride we take with us a host of characters; some serious, some funny, some sad and some angry. All of them culminate to bring this story to life. “Hey Buddy” will be one of your all-time favorites as it is now for me. This is a book and a journey you will have to experience for yourself and I promise you will not be disappointed.

“Hey Buddy” is for the hardcore Holly Fans and for those who have just heard about him. You will be blown away by what you hear and what you learn about Holly. From the crash investigations, talking to the Dwyers’ and just exploring a decade of music you thought you knew. This one is a keeper.
 
Craig Anderson
Our History Project

Gary W. Moore was never confused with real Buddy Holly fans. Gary was not a fan of rock music or what he believed it represented in our culture. He was familiar with Buddy’s name and thought he was dead, but he couldn’t name a single song Buddy had written or performed. In a single evening all that changed forever.

This is not another Buddy Holly Biography! It is a person journey to find this larger than life superstar that America forgot for the better part of 10-12 years. Gary writes and tells the story of how he was stricken with the Buddy Holly Bug and had to find out more. He takes us on this personal journey and brings along a host of friends to join us. This book was masterfully done and I will place it on my top listed you should read in 2011. But, be careful you may end up with endless nights of no sleep continuing the journey that Gary started!

Gary W. Moore Links:

http://garywmoore.net/blog/

http://www.amazon.com/Gary-W.-Moore/e/B002BM9U1U

http://www.facebook.com/gary.w.moore1

Hey Buddy by John Mueller

Hey Buddy by John Mueller

This is the song that started it all. John Mueller did a wonderful job with this tribute. It is deep and reflective as much as it is pleasant sounding. You WILL find yourself listening over and over again. Turn it up and kick back.

The book and this song is inseparable. Just like Buddy it will live on. Visit John Mueller's website and learn more about his passion for Buddy, his music and his tours.

Own the show that inspired the book. You can purchase a DVD of the Winter Dance Party from John Mueller's website http://www.yourbuddyjohn.com/ only $25 and it includes shipping.

John Mueller Links

John Mueller's website: http://www.yourbuddyjohn.com/
Winter Dance Party: http://www.winterdanceparty.com/

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