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Restoration completed by
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Rock 'n Roll Memorabilia
Several pieces from the Surf Ballroom's collection, including (clockwise, starting in the upper left) a golden copy of notfadeaway, a collection of Buddy Holly hits by modern artists, a set of head phones from the plane that carried Holly, Richardson, and Valens, a photo of The Big Bopper, and a poster advertising the Winter Dance Party from February, 1959.
 

 

The British Buddy Holly Society donated these 78's to the Surf. The Society sends representatives to the Reunion every year.
  Authentic Gibson Limited Edition
Buddy Holly model guitar presented
to the Surf Ballroom by the Gibson
Guitar Company.
  The Ballroom
From the wooden dance floor to the clouds that float lazily overhead, the Surf offers an atmosphere seldom matched.
  Backstage
Surf tradition goes back a long way. One tradition states that the bands autograph the walls backstage before their concert.
  Surfside 6 Cafe
The Surfside 6 is a great place to sit and relax, as well as view some of the Surf's outstanding Rock 'n Roll memorabilia.
  Rock 'n Roll Memorabilia
The Surf is home to many pieces of Rock history.
  Hall of Fame
From Big Band to Rock, many of the biggest names in the music industry have appeared at the Surf Ballroom.
  The Memorial
The most famous concert held at the Surf Ballroom was Feb. 2, 1959 - the last for three very promising stars of Rock 'n Roll.
  The Front
You can feel the music from the moment you pull up.