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This article focuses on a special edition commemorating Buddy Holly’s 90th birthday, highlighting his significant and lasting impact on rock’n’roll despite his early death in 1959. It features interviews with notable figures such as Marshall Crenshaw, who portrayed Holly in the film La Bamba, and experts like John Firminger and Matt Salisbury, who discuss Holly’s legacy and influence from his hometown of Lubbock. The edition also explores classic albums, including Imelda May’s Love Tattoo and Wanda Jackson’s Fujiyama Mama, and delves into the careers of artists like Del Shannon and Hayden Thompson. Additionally, it previews a new Roy Orbison biography and introduces a series on doo-wop groups The Ravens and The Orioles, alongside coverage of contemporary rock’n’roll music. [Extracted from the article]