
Trivia Quiz on Buddy Holly
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Test your knowledge of Buddy Holly’s music, milestones, and lasting impact on rock ’n’ roll. From hit singles to cultural moments, this quiz hits all the high notes for fans and newcomers alike.
Turn back the clock to rock ’n’ roll’s formative years with a team-based quiz celebrating the songs, stories, and legacy of Buddy Holly. Expect a mix of chart-toppers, deep cuts, and historic moments—from early singles and band trivia to the cultural echoes that followed. Play it as a quick icebreaker or a full session; split into teams, set a timer, and keep score between rounds to crown your rock historians. It’s perfect for remote socials, classrooms, music clubs, and pre-show warmups, and works equally well online or in person. Host it on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick, or bring it to an in‑person pub night or family gathering. The bite-sized multiple-choice questions are easy to pick up yet still challenge seasoned fans and collectors. Get ready for friendly rivalries, fast recall, and plenty of sing‑along nostalgia—no instruments required.
1. Who wrote "words of love" that the beatles recorded
A) Buddy holly
B) John Lennon
C) Paul McCartney
D) George Harrison
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2. What was Buddy Hollies current single when he died
A) Peggy Sue
B) It doesn't matter any more
C) That'll Be the Day
D) Everyday
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3. What was Buddy Holly's First Hit Record as the Crickets reaching No.1 in the UK & USA?
A) Peggy Sue
B) Not Fade Away
C) That'll Be The Day
D) Oh Boy!
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4. Which song did Don McLean write about the death of Buddy Holly
A) Vincent
B) And I Love You So
C) American Pie
D) Castles in the Air
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5. How does the death of Roger Peterson feature in the history of rock and roll
A) Co-pilot of Buddy Hollys plane
B) Buddy Hollys guitarist
C) Pilot Of Buddy Hollys Plane
D) Producer of the Buddy Holly recordings
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6. What Was Buddy Hollys First Hit Single
A) That'll Be The Day
B) Peggy Sue
C) Everyday
D) Oh, Boy!
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7. Which Buddy Holly song was covered by The Rolling Stones
A) That'll Be the Day
B) Not Fade Away
C) Everyday
D) Peggy Sue
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8. What Was Buddy Holly’s Real Christian Name
A) Buddy
B) Harold
C) Charles
D) Thomas
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9. Name Buddy Holly's Texas Home Town
A) Amarillo
B) Waco
C) Plano
D) Lubbock
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10. Where Did Buddy Holly Play His Final Show Before Taking Off On That Ill Fated Flight
A) Dubuque, Iowa
B) Clear Lake
C) Fargo, North Dakota
D) Des Moines, Iowa
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11. In late 1957, Buddy Holly's solo release 'Peggy Sue' challenged which song recorded with The Crickets?
A) That'll Be the Day
B) Not Fade Away
C) Maybe Baby
D) Oh Boy
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