The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 biographical film which tells the life story of rock
legend Buddy Holly. It stars Gary Busey, as Buddy,and Maria Richwine as Maria
Elena Holly. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and for its Adaptation of Best Adaptation Score, and was nominated for Best Actor in a
Leading Role (Gary Busey) and for Best Sound.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Jarre, who wrote the screenplays for the movies
Rambo: First Blood Part ll (1985), Glory (1989), and Tombstone (1993), has
died at the age of 56. His aunt, Patty Briley Bean, told the Los Angeles Times
that Jarre died unexpectedly of heart failure on Sunday, April 3 at his Santa
Monica home.
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American Hot Wax is a 1978 biopic film telling the story of Cleveland, Ohio DJ
Alan Freed (shown below), who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing
rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s. Freed is credited with coining the term “rock ‘n’ roll”.The
film starred Tim McIntire (above) as Freed, with Laraine Newman, Fran Drescher,
and Jay Leno in supporting roles.The movie also featured performances by Chuck
Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Frankie Ford. The film was never officially released on
VHS or DVD.
Alan Freed
The A&M soundtrack album reached #31 on the Billboard charts
