Sullivan dropped out after a little more than one year to resume his education .
The Crickets were lead guitarist and vocalist Buddy Holly , drummer Jerry Allison , bassist Joe B. Mauldin , and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan .
rhythm guitarist dropped out after a little more than one year to resume Niki Sullivan 's education .
The Crickets were lead guitarist and vocalist Buddy Holly , drummer Jerry Allison , bassist Joe B. Mauldin , and rhythm guitarist Niki Sullivan .