surf history
photo tour
   ballroom
   backstage
   surfside 6 cafe
   memorabilia
   hall of fame
   the memorial
   the front
surf ballroom production


 

Restoration completed by
Dean Snyder Construction


 

 

       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 headphones from the plane that carried Holly, Richardson, and Valens, a photo of J. P. Richardson, The Big Bopper, and a poster advertising the Winter Dance Party from February, 1959.

  Authentic Gibson Limited Edition Buddy Holly model guitar presented to the Surf Ballroom by the Gibson Guitar Company.

  The British Buddy Holly Society donated these 78s to the Surf. The Society sends representatives to the Reunion every year.