West Texas Walk of Fame

The concept of a Walk of Fame for West Texas began as an idea between Waylon Jennings, Larry Corbin and Jerry Coleman as a way to recognize the Lubbock born Buddy Holly. This idea quickly grew into a way of honoring the numerous artists and musicians that came from West Texas. In 1979, Buddy Holly was the first inductee into the Walk of Fame, during which a concert took place to raise money for a statue and plaque in his honor. The following year, Waylon Jennings who prompted the initial idea, was himself inducted as the second member of the West Texas Walk of Fame.[2]

In 1983, Lubbock non-profit group, Civic Lubbock, Inc. took over the running of The Walk of Fame, and have annually nominated and inducted many West Texas artists. They are also custodians of the bronze plaques that honor each inductee. In 2015, Civic Lubbock, Inc. oversaw the opening of the new home of the West Texas Walk of Fame at the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza located at 19th Street and Crickets Avenue. The plaza houses the original Buddy Holly statue and the bronze plaques for every inductee.[3]

Inductees are nominated by the Walk of Fame Committee portion of Civic Lubbock, Inc. These nominations are submitted to the Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board and voted on for approval. The following lists The Walk of Fame inductees and the year of their induction.[4]