SCIENCE SPECTRUM

LUBBOCK, 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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Science Spectrum is a science museum located in Lubbock, Texas. It is a non-profit organization that was established in 1989, and since then it has been dedicated to providing educational and entertaining experiences to its visitors. The museum is spread over an area of 50,000 square feet and has more than 250 interactive exhibits, many of which are hands-on.

The exhibits in Science Spectrum cover a wide range of topics, including biology, physics, geology, and astronomy. One of the most popular exhibits is the Omni Theater, which is a giant dome-shaped screen that shows movies on a variety of topics, including nature, space, and science. Other exhibits include the Lubbock Children's Museum, a space exhibit, a dinosaur exhibit, and a hands-on science lab.

Science Spectrum also offers a variety of educational programs for schools and individuals. These programs include camps, workshops, and field trips. The museum also hosts birthday parties and other events that are designed to entertain and educate visitors of all ages.

In addition to the museum, Science Spectrum also has a gift shop and a cafe. The gift shop offers a variety of science-related toys and souvenirs, while the cafe serves a selection of snacks and drinks.

Overall, Science Spectrum is a fun and educational place to visit for anyone interested in science and technology. With its interactive exhibits and educational programs, it is a great place to learn and have fun at the same time.

SCIENCE SPECTRUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in LUBBOCK TX. US MID #8404801578

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,067,427 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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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SCIENCE SPECTRUM
2579 S LOOP 289 STE 250
LUBBOCK
TX
79493-3178

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MID # 8404801578
Name SCIENCE SPECTRUM
Alternate Name SCIENCE SPECTRUM
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752184555
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 3,660,337
REVENUE 2,067,427
LAT/LONG 33.548473, -101.883389
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 303
US Census Tract: 002101
US Census Block: 2000