Not fade away: A tribute to Buddy Holly

On the tour bus before playing the Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, New York, 1958 Photograph: Lewis Allen

Buddy steps off the bus before heading to the venue Photograph: Lewis Allen

Buddy gets some ear-cleaning tips backstage at the Trocadero, London, 1958 Photograph: Philip Gotlop

Buddy rehearses on stage at the Trocadero, 1958. Photograph: Philip Gotlop/Philip Gotlop

With the staff from Valentine Magazine at the Whiskey A Go Go, London, 1958 Photograph: Bill Francis

Buddy Holly and some quality knitwear at the Trocadero, 1958 Photograph: Philip Gotlop

Buddy Holly straps on his guitar and heads to work, 1958 Photograph: Philip Gotlop

This shot was also taken at the Whisky A Go Go in 1958 Photograph: Bill Francis

The Tanner Sisters with Buddy Holly backstage at the Trocadero Theatre, 1958 Photograph: Bill Francis