Sad to report that Niki Sullivan has passed away at age 66. Niki
played guitar on 27 of Buddy's 32 core recordings. He toured with the
band till 59, vowing to stay out of music. The road takes it's toll.
Niki had recently retired from Sony and had no history of illness,
but died in his sleep. His funeral is Friday, in Missouri.
A Texas friend who knew him for decades tells me he was always
thrilled to be remembered for his part in the Buddy Holly story. He
was a very gentle friendly man. He will be missed.
Tom