The Buddy Holly Story - 8 stars out of 10

The Buddy Holly Story - 8 stars out of 10

I respect The Buddy Holly Story above most other musician biopics because all of the music was performed live during the filming.  Gary Busey is amazing as Buddy Holly, bringing his famous songs to life.  This film really highlights the 50's worldview that rock 'n' roll was devil music and the challenge presented to musicians in creating their new brand of music.  Perhaps the most poignant scene is one in which Holly walks away from a recording contract as the producer tries to force his band to adopt a country sound.  It has been cited with inaccuracies (like changing the names of his bandmembers for legal reasons) but offers a great perspective into Holly's career.  From the opening scene at the skating rink to composing Peggy Sue in the car to the infamous performance at the Apollo Theater, this movie is a wonderful tribute to Buddy Holly's life.