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The Music Died 50 Years Ago on This Date

On Feb. 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper crashed, killing all passengers. Rolling Stone said Holly was the 14th greatest musician in rock, but I say he deserves a much higher place in that pantheon. Without Buddy Holly, a rocking and rolling ...

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21:00 on February 3 2009

The Music Died 50 Years Ago on This Date

Buzzgrinder — On Feb. 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper crashed, killing all passengers. Rolling Stone said Holly was the 14th great... more info

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