327K views · 8.4K reactions | On this day in Rock and Roll History - March 30. 1957 Buddy Knox became the first artist in the Rock 'n' Roll era to write his own number one hit when "Party Doll" topped the Billboard chart. Buddy would go on to place four more songs in the Top 40 between 1957 and 1961. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook

Buddy Knox - Party Doll (Live) (1957) "Party Doll," a song that became synonymous with the rockabilly movement, marks a standout moment in the career of Buddy Knox. Born in Happy, Texas, Knox's journey into music history began with this very track, which he first sketched out while still attending high school. The song’s final form emerged during a pivotal recording session in 1956 at Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, New Mexico, a venue famous for its association with Buddy Holly and other music

On Valentine's Day 26 years ago, Buddy Knox died. Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 – February 14, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1957 rock & roll hit song, "Party Doll". | Rockabilly Italia

27K views · 844 reactions | APRIL 18 1957 Second Lt. Buddy Knox is called up for six months active duty by the US Army Reserves. "My Hula Hula Love" is a song with words by Edward Madden and music by Percy Wenrich published in 1911. It was adapted and retitled "Hula Love" by Buddy Knox in 1957 and performed by Knox with The Rhythm Orchids. The song was featured on his 1959 album, Buddy Knox | Rockabilly Italia | Facebook

Buddy Knox - Party Doll ( Live 1988 ) Buddy Knox performing Party Doll with Brian Sklar and the Prairie Fire Band live on No. 1 West circa 1988 © NO 1 WEST | Rockabilly Italia