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What Ritchie Valens’ Sister Thought of Don McLean’s “American Pie,” Folk-Rock Anthem Describing Fatal Plane Crash That Took Valens’ Life
Ritchie Valens' sister sends a message to songwriter Don McLean describing how she really felt about his folk-rock anthem "American Pie." ...
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The 3 Collaborations Between Buddy Holly and Waylon Jennings
Buddy was the first guy who had confidence in me. ... I had as much star quality as an old shoe, but he really liked me, and believed in me.” ...
David Edward Byrd, Famed Rock and Broadway Poster Artist, Dies at 83
He did iconic work for Jimi Hendrix, The Who, KISS, ‘Follies,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ ‘Godspell’ and much more.
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SETX Native Big Bopper receives commemorative bobblehead on anniversary of death
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hello, baby! The Big Bopper is back—this time as a bobblehead! Fans of rock ‘n’ ...
The Edwardsville Intelligencer1d
New bobbleheads honor Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper on crash anniversary
Tuesday marked the 66th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that took the lives of early rock 'n' roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson). And to commemorate what ...
Dallas Voice1d
Review: Lyric Stage’s ‘Lady Day’ gives a severe and sentimental look at a music legend
In the program director’s notes for Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lyric Stage, the playwright recalls her boyfriend ...
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23 Hit Songs With Surprisingly Dark and Disturbing Backstories
Music has the power to move us, uplift us, and even haunt us — but sometimes, the stories behind our favorite songs are far ...
Northamptonshire Telegraph on MSN1d
That’ll be the Day – Local care home remembers Buddy Holly
Claremont Parkway care home in Kettering was transformed into a 50s diner to mark Buddy Holly Day on 3rd February.
Buddy Holly and the Crickets: Their echoes still chirp at a music store in Durant, OK
We worship our heroes in different ways. David Welborn thinks of his every time he walks past a Telecaster Guitar in his music store. Big brother Larry was 12 years his senior. “Did you play guitar ...
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Local Weather History: The Day Music Died & the Midwest to Local Weather of February 3, 1959
The rough Midwest weather in the winter of 1958-59 played a major role in Rock-n-Roll history.
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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." ...
Celebrate ‘The Day the Music Died’ With New Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens Bobbleheads
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is honoring the music icons with their own bobbleheads, but why doesn't Buddy ...