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In "American Graffiti" the character John Milner states "Rock and roll has been going downhill since Buddy Holly died". Was this a popular sentiment among Rock 'n' Roll listeners by 1962? If so, why?

by /u/IlluminatiRex in /r/AskHistorians

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