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Patti Smith, Vampire Weekend Pay Tribute to Buddy Holly at Tibet House Benefit

On February 3rd, 1959, China invaded Tibet, sending the Dalai Lama into exile in India. That same day, halfway across the world, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed in a plane crash in Iowa. Both anniversaries were saluted at last night’s Tibet House benefit at New York’s Carnegie Hall, where [...]

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18:55 on February 4 2009

Patti Smith, Vampire Weekend Pay Tribute to Buddy Holly at Tibet House Benefit

Rolling Stone — On February 3rd, 1959, China invaded Tibet, sending the Dalai Lama into exile in India. That same day, halfway across the world, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “T... more info

Vampire Weekend Buddy Holly

19:11 on February 4 2009

Patti Smith performs with Vampire Weekend, The National

NME — Patti Smith, Vampire Weekend and The National were among the acts to perform at a benefit for Tibet House last night (February 3) in New York. more info

Vampire Weekend Patti Smith

19:11 on February 4 2009

Patti Smith performs with Vampire Weekend, The National

NME — Patti Smith, Vampire Weekend and The National were among the acts to perform at a benefit for Tibet House last night (February 3) in New York. more info

Vampire Weekend Patti Smith

01:16 on February 5 2009