63 years since Buddy Holly died...

[LoveCurryPies]

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and ‘The Big Bopper’ J P Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

The event later became known as "The Day the Music Died" after singer-songwriter Don McLean referred to it as such in his 1971 song "American Pie".

[ClaretTony]

It's something I wasn't aware of at the time but that was some loss to music

[elwaclaret]

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and ‘The Big Bopper’ J P Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

The event later became known as "The Day the Music Died" after singer-songwriter Don McLean referred to it as such in his 1971 song "American Pie".

I seem to remember there was another major star who was ment to also be on that flight, but arrived too late. Wish I could remember who it was, but how lucky were they that night.

Buddy Holly, like Hendrix later was a far bigger star this side of the Atlantic at the time of his crash; it was the crash itself that led to his adoption by the majority of the American market where he was popular but not the shining megastar he would become post-crash. Some great talent on that plane, I am always amazed when I hear of the other passengers, although the names seem somewhat unfamiliar now how many of the top music of the time they had a hand in. It was a major losss of top talent.

[longsidetrumpet]

I seem to remember there was another major star who was ment to also be on that flight, but arrived too late. Wish I could remember who it was, but how lucky were they that night.

Buddy Holly, like Hendrix later was a far bigger star this side of the Atlantic at the time of his crash; it was the crash itself that led to his adoption by the majority of the American market where he was popular but not the shining megastar he would become post-crash. Some great talent on that plane, I am always amazed when I hear of the other passengers, although the names seem somewhat unfamiliar now how many of the top music of the time they had a hand in. It was a major losss of top talent.

Waylon Jennings says it was him... but Dion claims it was he! Jennings was in Holly's backup band and Dion was also on the tour

[longsidetrumpet]

Just been reading up on the tour. It was a horror show in itself, in freezing conditions with inadquate tour buses.
Holly was a rare talent, like many I often wonder where it would have taken him if he lived

[tiger76]

I seem to remember there was another major star who was ment to also be on that flight, but arrived too late. Wish I could remember who it was, but how lucky were they that night.

Buddy Holly, like Hendrix later was a far bigger star this side of the Atlantic at the time of his crash; it was the crash itself that led to his adoption by the majority of the American market where he was popular but not the shining megastar he would become post-crash. Some great talent on that plane, I am always amazed when I hear of the other passengers, although the names seem somewhat unfamiliar now how many of the top music of the time they had a hand in. It was a major losss of top talent.

Definitely a tragic event for music lovers as well as the families of those involved.

More details about the incident here. https://www.liveabout.com/buddy-hollys ... sh-2522176

[fatboy47]

I can't remember if I cried.

[spadesclaret]

I can't remember if I cried.

I certainly did. I was either on my way to catch the bus for school or on my way home. I cried bucketsful.

Oh Boy!

[Guitargeorge]

How big would he have become if cruel fate hadn’t intervened? Wow, brilliant tracks of my years

[conyoviejo]

Rave On Buddy,your music will never die.

[Cirrus_Minor]

Buddy Holly was a very talented musician and was rumoured to be re- forming with the Crickets after a short period as a solo artist. Always one of those ‘what if?’ discussions as to how big he would have become if he had lived.

Rave on Buddy.

[Zom Zom]

A Tribute to Buddy Holly from my childhood, from another 'Buddy'

https://youtu.be/g608a0_HPYc

[Belgianclaret]

Was it Richie Valens who was supposed to be on that flight?

[Ashingtonclaret46]

Was it Richie Valens who was supposed to be on that flight?

He was one of those killed. sadly.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Was it Richie Valens who was supposed to be on that flight?

I always thought he tossed a coin with someone for the last seat

[tiger76]

I always thought he tossed a coin with someone for the last seat

He did read this link I posted earlier in the thread, https://www.liveabout.com/buddy-hollys- ... h-2522176

Talk about a lucky escape for the guy who didn't get on the flight.

[Cirrus_Minor]

Tribute from fellow rock and roller, Eddie Cochran

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtYS-7hFM0

[Clarets4me]

I suspect many people would be unfamiliar with Waylon Jennings, but if you're over 40, you've almost certainly heard him ....

He was the narrator for the original series of " The Dukes of Hazzard ", where every episode would start with something like " Now those Duke boys always seemed to be gettin' in trouble .. " Jennings also sang the theme tune ...

[Devils_Advocate]

My personal favourites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqefV-dapQc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwHrx0r0t2s

Cover from one of favourite bands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq3hCfxfz4Q

[IanMcL]

I suspect many people would be unfamiliar with Waylon Jennings, but if you're over 40, you've almost certainly heard him ....

He was the narrator for the original series of " The Dukes of Hazzard ", where every episode would start with something like " Now those Duke boys always seemed to be gettin' in trouble .. " Jennings also sang the theme tune ...

Much more famous as a Country Star and also a member of the super mates group, The Highwaymen.
Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson and Jennings.

[Clarets4me]

Much more famous as a Country Star and also a member of the super mates group, The Highwaymen.
Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson and Jennings.

Indeed he was, I don't think its a name too many in the UK would know though, unless they like Country ..
Hope you're keeping well, Ian !

[Foreverly Claret]

I used to live up Rosehill at the time and had a paper round with Fred Rycroft who ran the newsagents / Post Office / library in the parade of shops opposite the Rose and Crown .I was a big Crickets / Holly fan and remember reading about his death on the front page of the Daily Mirror..at the time I didn't realise how good that music was...and still is .Buddy ( Charles Hardin ) was only 22 when he died but by then he had written , produced and played and recorded music that will live on forever .How lucky was I to have been a teenager in the late fifties to mid sixties ? It was pretty good being a Claret then too...still is !!

[yorkyclaret]

We know his love will not fade away.

[IanMcL]

Indeed he was, I don't think its a name too many in the UK would know though, unless they like Country ..
Hope you're keeping well, Ian !

Thanks C4me.

Very well and just setting off for the match!