Buddy Knox was an influential American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1957 rockabilly hit "Party Doll." Knox's distinctive sound, a blend of rockabilly and country music, helped shape the rock and roll genre in the mid-20th century. He was one of the first artists to write his own material and have his band play on his recordings, a practice that later became common in the music industry. Knox's work, including his other notable song "Hula Love," has had a lasting impact on American rock music.