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On This Day in 1959: Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens Tragically Died, Inspiring Don McLean’s “American Pie”
On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Big Bopper at the Big Dipper: Portland’s Joshua Josué plays tribute to J.P. Richardson, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly
Long after “the day the music died,” the timeless crooning of “Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens ...
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Why February 3rd Matters In Rock History
It’s February 3rd and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and ...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Take Good Care of My Baby,” the Signature Hit for Early Rock and Roll Legend Bobby Vee
When you're listening to oldies radio, you'll likely hear a few songs that sound like dated novelties that wouldn't hold up today. But then there are songs like "Take Good Care of My Baby," released ...
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Jimmy Clanton, a teenage heartthrob in the '50s, is retiring at the age of 86
Jimmy Clanton, stood in on the Winter Dance Party Tour after the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The ...
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Chubby Checker brings down the house at the Winter Dance Party
The 83-year-old, who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had the crowd singing along to his hits.
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Buddy Holly Center honors 66th anniversary of The Day the Music Died on Monday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Monday, February 3, the Buddy Holly Center will honor and remember Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson ... the Don McLean song, ”American ...
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25 Nostalgic Pop Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 25 in 2025
Featured in the teen tear-jerker A Walk to Remember, "I Wanna Be With You" is a heartfelt ballad that centers on young, ...