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Hope I Die Before I Get Old: The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll

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Hope I Die Before I Get Old: The Cult of Death in Rock 'n' Roll: Episode 6: Buddy Holly

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Episode 6: Buddy Holly

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The case for Buddy Holly, as argued by Hank Marvin and Bob Harris.

Mark Radcliffe introduces the case for Buddy Holly, as argued by Hank Marvin and Bob Harris. Did his early death elevate him to godlike status?

Hope I Die Before I Get Old:The Cult of Death In Rock & Roll - Mark Radcliffe considers the case of Buddy Holly. Did his early death elevate him to god like status - was he really a hero or zero? Hank Marvin and Bob Harris present the case for the defence and prosecution.

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