Buddy Holly (President Welles)

Buddy Holly, aka Charles Hardin Holley (born September 7, 1936) is a rock 'n' roll musician, Christian proclaimer and political activist, who

Holly gained to fame very young, in the 1950s, with some popular songs such as "Peggy Sue", "You're So Square (Baby I Don't Care)", "That'll Be the Day" and "Everyday". He became so famed by teenage audiences, that President Orson Welles invited him (along with other rock musicians) to participate in a free concert at the White House in February, 1959. He had to cancel a large number of concerts in the same month, but eventually he claimed it was "the best event in his life".

In later life, Holly experimented with a long list of genres. In the 1960s, he returned to the top with the revolutionary album, "Things in Life", which started the "beat revolution" in pop music. He semi-retired in the 1970s, but continued to play on certain events, and had many successful tours ever since.

Holly also became an active voice in politics and religion. A Democratic supporter, he visited the troops during the Cuban-American Conflict, and later often spoke out in favor of civil rights and liberal causes. Also, a devout Christian, he supports the Baptist Church and often praises the Lord in public appearances.

Currently, he lives with his wife, actress Sharon Tate in Florida.