It's a seminal moment in Boomer mythology that Don McLean coined "The Day the Music Died" in his 1971 hit "American Pie," which basically invented the entire concept of Sixties nostalgia prior to ...

Don McLean would later refer to it as "the day the music died" in his classic song "American Pie." Can you think of other songs that touch on the passing of a musician? Share them below.

THIS IS A PARTY. THIS IS IOWA. (Scott Carpenter / Facebook) <14:17:09 IT'S BEEN 65 YEARS SINCE THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED WHEN MUSIC GIANTS BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS AND THE BIG BOPPER DIED IN A ...

The name is obviously hyperbolic, but “the day the music died” is still one that lives on in the minds of many of the people who were there when Buddy Holly’s plane crashed on Feb. 3 ...

On Feb. 3, 1959, rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash along with 21-year-old pilot Roger Peterson.This incident became known as “The Day The ...

“A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile ... This Tuesday, this’ll be the day I vote.

The Day The Music Died returns for its 6th series. Hosted by award-winning writers and broadcasters, Andrew Collins and Jon Holmes, this is a half-hour comedy show that reflects the week in rock ...

Words by Folio Staff 1978-2025 Typically, when an artist passes, there’s a surge of admiration — people suddenly share how ...