February 3 became known as "The Day The Music Died" when Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash.

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were three of the biggest names in Rock and Roll when they played at the Surf ...

On Feb. 3, 1959, plane accident took the lives of entertainers Holly, Valens, Richardson. Americans died in several other air ...

Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Richie ...

To this day there are artifacts and sites all around Lubbock, Texas that honor Buddy Holly, as his legacy has made a lasting ...

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were three of the biggest names in Rock and Roll when they played at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1959. Watch the video above ...

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were three of the biggest names in Rock and Roll when they played at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1959. Watch the video above to ...

This Day in History: The Day The Music Died WATCH: For Buddy Holly superfan, music didn't die in Iowa plane crash Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs ...