Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper died 54 years ago today
Written by admin on February 3, 2013 – 9:55 pm -| The great Buddy Holly died 54 years ago today in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, and the pilot.
The plane had been chartered following a gig in Clear Lake, Iowa, and was heading to the next tour stop in Fargo, North Dakota when it crashed minutes after take-off. The three classic songs below remind us why Buddy Holly was such a great loss to the music industry and why he is still loved by fans all these years later. |
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“Oh Boy” – Buddy Holly
“Oh Boy” – Buddy Holly
“True Love Ways” – Buddy Holly
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Tags: Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens
Posted in Rock 'n' roll |
