The Day the Music Died, 57 years ago today

On February 3, 1959, musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot, Roger Peterson were killed when their plane crashed new Clear Lake, Iowa.

Waylon Jennings, member of Buddy Holly's band was supposed to be on this flight, but The Big Bopper asked to take his place. Waylon of course went on to become a country music star. Waylon Jennings died February 13, 2002.

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Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits (on Youtube)

Thanks Guybrush. I remember when that happened.

Thanks Guybrush, I remember that day also. A sad one.

Dion was supposed to be on that flight also but cancelled out for personal reasons.