Deseret News archives: The ‘day the music died’ included plane crashes across America
On Feb. 3, 1959, plane accident took the lives of entertainers Holly, Valens, Richardson. Americans died in several other air ...
It's Been 66 Years Since The Day the Music Died. Ritchie Valens' Sister Is Grateful to Don McLean for Singing About It (Exclusive)
Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...
'The Day the Music Died': Tribute concert honoring musicians killed in 1959 Iowa plane crash coming to the Capitol Theatre
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and "The Big Bopper" J.P. Richardson played at the Capitol Theatre just four days before all ...
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Feb. 3, 2025: 66 years since 'The Day the Music Died'
On February 3, 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 28-year-old Jiles Perry Richardson Jr., better known by his stage name The Big ...
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We need an updated version of the song ‘American Pie’ [letter]
In January 1972, Don McLean had a No. 1 hit song on the radio with “American Pie,” which was about “the day the music died.” On Jan. 20, 2025, the song could be rewritten with lyrics to ...
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Buddy Holly Center honors 66th anniversary of The Day the Music Died on Monday
On Monday, February 3, the Buddy Holly Center will honor and remember Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” ...
Buddy Holly Center honors 66th anniversary of The Day the Music Died
In commemoration, a spray of yellow roses will be placed on Buddy’s grave, located at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.