SLATON MUSEUM

SLATON, TX

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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The Slaton Museum is located in Slaton, Texas, and is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of the Slaton area and its surrounding communities. The museum was founded in 1985 by the Slaton Historical Society, in an effort to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the Slaton area. The museum features a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the history of the region.

The museum has several permanent exhibits that showcase the history of Slaton, including a display on the city's early settlers, a history of the railroad and its impact on the town, and a collection of artifacts from the Civil War. There are also rotating exhibits that focus on different aspects of the area's history, such as the history of the oil industry, the impact of World War II on the town, and the history of the local schools. The museum also hosts educational programs and lectures, as well as special events throughout the year.

The museum is housed in the old Slaton High School, which was built in 1925. The building was renovated in 1987, and now features a library, a research center, and a museum shop. The museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturdays. Admission is free, and there is ample free parking available.

SLATON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SLATON TX. US MID #8404801451

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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SLATON MUSEUM
1155 W GARZA
SLATON
TX
79364

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MID # 8404801451
Name SLATON MUSEUM
Alternate Name SLATON MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751517115
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.435844, -101.655899
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 303
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 1076