On This Day in 1959: The Tragic Final Performance of Buddy Holly and His Tourmates

On this day, February 2, in 1959, music history was forever altered as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper took the stage for their final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, ...
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“I Hope Your Ol’ Plane Crashes” – The Joke That Would Haunt Waylon Jennings For The Rest Of His Life

The Day the Music Died. On this date 67 years ago, a plane crash killed rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly, “La Bamba” singer ...
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On This Day in 1959, Buddy Holly and His Tourmates Took the Stage for the Final Time, Bringing the Ill-Fated Winter Dance Party Tour to an End

Sixty-seven years ago today, Buddy Holly and other early rock and rollers took the stage for the final time before tragedy struck.

This Day in History: Buddy Holly performs his final show

February 2, 1959, is Buddy Holly’s last performance. The rock ' n ' roller sang to a crowd of more than 1000 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper ...
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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died originally appeared on Parade. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were ...