Seaver, Steve 1979-02-14
Steve Seaver, disc jockey at KLLL Radio in Lubbock, discusses Buddy Holly and Lubbock’s efforts to memorialize him.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Steve Seaver
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 14, 1979
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Larry Z. Scott
Length: 25 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: KLLL radio station, Lubbock, Texas,
Bought by Corbin family,
Slim Corbin, friend of Holly,
Song recorded by Corbin, Holly and Waylon Jennings,
Holly’s relationship with KLLL,
Holly’s relationship with KDAV,
Bob Montgomery, Larry Wellborn,
KLLL annual tribute to Holly,
Popularity and impact of Holly,
Influence on other musicians,
Beatles,
Buddy Holly Week in England,
Roots of Holly’s music,
Innovations,
Changes in musical style,
Country music,
Petition for Holly recognition,
Proposed museum,
Holly’s birthplace,
Upcoming concert,
Buddy Holly Memorial Society,
Founded by Bill Griggs,
Lubbock media coverage of Holly,
Joe Ely, performer,
Musical style,
People connected with Holly,
British visitors to Lubbock,
Impressions of city,
[Tape interrupted],
Steve Seaver.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1956-1979
Bulk Dates: 1956-1979
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