Buddy Holly Crash Site is a Historical landmark located in Clear Lake .
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Sep 30, 2024
Recently came here for a visit to pay my respect to the famous musicians. This is really in the middle of nowheres and not much going on around. A nice homage of the fallens in 1958. Still a popular … Full review by Jean-Francois L
Sep 3, 2024
This crash site was actually listed on Roadsideamerica.com so we sought it all while we were passing through Clear Lake. It was a bit difficult to find. Look for the parking area out by the site. It … Full review by ReadRibbet
Aug 31, 2024
Wasn't sure what we were going to find, and Siri didn't quite get us all the way there, but the America Pie Parking Lot was nicely visible and then we saw the glasses. The trail was quite clear and … Full review by Emily S
Hello!! Thanks for building the memorial. My band (Time and a Half) is playing at the casino 20 minutes north of the site on February 3rd. We will be making our first ever trip to the crash site on that day and I am looking forward to it!! Somehow being on stage February 3rd, 2017, the 48th anniversary of his passing, 20 minutes drive from the crash site is a bit haunting but it also feels like a strong honor. Buddy Holly's impact on rock n roll is easy to trace and for his life work, I am truly gracious. I am going to perform my best version of "Oh Boy" as the best way I can think of the honor my fallen hero.
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You should also visit the Surf Ballroom - the site of their last show. It's close to the crash site.
It is a gravel road with no markers; from the interstate to the site. You park on the side of the road and walk down the field fence line to find the spot.