With a rich musical heritage, Clovis is home to two remarkable citizens – Norman and Vi Petty, whose legacy is carried forth at the Clovis Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum.
The museum is located in the Clovis Business Enterprise Center, which is also home to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Clovis Economic Development, at 105 E. Grand Ave. It is designed to give visitors a glimpse into the rich musical history of the Norman Petty Studios on Seventh Street, where musicians such as Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Roy Orbison and other early rock and roll greats recorded some of their hits.
Some of the museum’s attractions include vintage equipment, photos and so much more. In addition, memorabilia from the Petty’s personal collections are on display, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their successful lives and careers. Even experts in “Petty-ology” will discover something new, with never-before-seen artifacts and many interesting stories captured on video and audio, and displayed throughout the exhibit…