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María Elena Holly (née Santiago; born December 20, 1932) is the widow of American rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly. As a receptionist at Peermusic, she met with Holly and his band the Crickets on June 19, 1958, and Holly proposed to her after five hours on their first date.
13 de dic. de 2023 · Learn about the romance, marriage, and challenges of Maria Elena Holly, the widow of Rock 'n' Roll legend Buddy Holly. Find out how she managed his estate, preserved his music, and faced legal battles over his name and image.
3 de feb. de 2022 · María Elena Holly married rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly eight months before his tragic death in 1959. She co-founded a foundation to keep his memory alive, managed his estate, and blamed herself for his accident.
2 de feb. de 2019 · María Elena Holly, the musician’s widow, has never seen the grave. Nor did she attend his funeral, which was held shortly after the 22-year-old’s death in a plane crash 60 years ago. Why not?...
12 de oct. de 2011 · The following interviews offer a candid look at Maria Elena's story, as never before told, and a wonderful insight into Buddy Holly's life, music, and relationships, and offer an unique...
215,521 views. 1K. Maria Elena Holly is interviewed by Don McLean ("American Pie") for a special BBC broadcast, "Maria Elena: My Life with Buddy," scheduled to air February 7th...
19 de ene. de 2019 · Learn about Maria Elena Holly, the Puerto Rican woman who married Buddy Holly and inherited his rights and legacy. Find out how she has been controversial and charitable in her role as the singer's widow.
