On This Day, Feb. 3, 1959: The Day The Music Died: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper die in a plane crash
Musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The trio was touring together as part of the Winter Dance Party tour. In order to not have to travel on a cold tour bus, Holly chartered a plane toRead More →