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Caprock Chronicles on Buddy Holly, Petty's complicated relationship
Editor’s Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a Librarian Emeritus from Texas Tech University. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s article is by frequent contributor Chuck Lanehart, Lubbock attorney and award-winning Western History writer. Serious Buddy Holly fans know he had a long struggle for success in the music business, despite early opportunities to record what eventually became iconic rock standards. But the controversial role of Norman Petty as Buddy’s manager, producer, recording engineer, and (perhaps) co-writer is often overlooked. Certainly not an overnight sensation, Buddy worked for years to showcase his talent, playing gigs at big and small venues, including opening for Elvis in Lubbock. He made many attempts to record his songs, laying down tracks on vinyl at Lubbock radio stations and multiple trips to recording studios in Wichita Falls, Nashville and elsewhere. But none of his early records were hits. Meanwhile, another musician, pianist Norman Petty of Clovis, NM, formed a pop group with his wife Violet (known as “Vi”) and guitarist Jack Vaughn, the Norman Petty Trio. In 1954, RCA Records signed them, and their cover of “Mood Indigo” reached No. 14 on the pop charts. Later, their record “Almost
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Lubbock Families Can Skip Traditional Trick-or-treating For Trunk Or Treat On October 29th
Prosperity Bank's bringing back Trunk or Treat to Milwaukee Avenue this Thursday night. Kids in costumes will hit decorated car trunks for candy, grab balloon art and face paint, all free under the lights.
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Lockney Longhorn Marching Band Heads to 2A Area Marching Contest Saturday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney Longhorn Marching Band is set to showcase their 2026 production, “Kaleidoscope,” at the UIL 2A Area Marching Contest this Saturday, October 31, at Lowery Field at PlainsCapital Park in Lubbock. Having earned a 1st Division rating at the Region contest to qualify...
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Volunteers, participants sought for Lubbock's Veterans Day parade
Lubbock's Los Hermanos Familia non-profit organization and The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 0900 are inviting volunteers and participants to join in for its 11th annual Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 14. The Veterans Day Parade honors all veterans and those who have served in Lubbock and surrounding communities, according to a news release from Los Hermanos Familia. The 2026 theme is: “250 Years of Freedom” – Celebrating the numerous generations and families who continue to serve our country with dignity and pride. "Participants are encouraged to pay tribute to veterans and all who have served the community. Veterans, their family members, marching bands, floats, etc., are encouraged to be included," reads a statement from Los Hermanos Familia. Set-up will start at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Due to construction on the regular route on Broadway, the parade will start on Avenue A, travel east on Broadway, turn south (right) on Canyon Lake Drive, and end at the park/grassy area across from the Windmill Center at 1701 Canyon Lake Drive. How to participate in Lubbock's Veterans Day parade The organization is seeking area World War II veterans to serve as grand