Rock ’n’roll was born in the 1950s. The music that came out of that era laid a foundation for rock musicians to follow for years to come. Jerry Allison was one of those founding members of rock ’n’roll, coming to prominence with one of the top performers and acts of that decade, Buddy Holly & The Crickets. Jerry’s unique and innovative playing on songs like “That’ll Be The Day” and “Peggy Sue” helped rocket Buddy Holly to the height of popularity. This interview reveals some interesting facts about the music scene of that era, and how it has changed. Jerry has been an active professional for many years, as a successful songwriter and drummer for many top performing acts. Most recently, he has been recording and touring with Waylon Jennings, who was also once an associate of Buddy Holly. In view of the popularity of today’s rock music, it is […]

June 1985 Issue