I grew up not too far from there. A high school buddy (no pun intended) of mine lives just a couple blocks off "Buddy Holly Dr." Even though we lived in the area for 20+ years, I've only been to the Surf for 2 concerts. We went to see R.E.O. Speed Wagon and then many years later to hear a local band I don't even remember the name of. Since my folks have passed away we don't get by there much any more. When we do I usually take a left turn to see Chuck and don't go by the ballroom. Hasn't changed much anyway. I have a pic. of the monument to Buddy, Richie & the big Bopper just outside the ballroom entrance & a pic. of the Buddy Holly street sign. They are buried somewhere in the corner of a closet or......?