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Tommy Allsup, Guitarist, Dies at 85; a Coin Toss Saved His Life

A coin toss kept Mr. Allsup off a plane with Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. The others died when the plane crashed.

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00:11 on January 14 2017

Tommy Allsup, Guitarist, Dies at 85; a Coin Toss Saved His Life

New York Times — A coin toss kept Mr. Allsup off a plane with Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. The others died when the plane crashed. more info
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