Ritchie Valens' sister sends a message to songwriter Don McLean describing how she really felt about his folk-rock anthem "American Pie." ...

On this day in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper tragically gave Don McLean the inspiration for "American Pie." ...

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

Nearly 70 years ago, musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens were killed in a plane crash on the way to their next concert. Singer-songwriter Don McLean joins ...

Days before Donald Trump began his second reign of error, a new track surfaced that captured the spirit of this ominous ...

The 83-year-old, who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had the crowd singing along to his hits.

Jimmy Clanton, stood in on the Winter Dance Party Tour after the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The ...

NEW ULM — A concert featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper is slated 7 p.m. Saturday at State ...

Explore Don McLean's iconic "American Pie": delve into its lyrics and live performances, and find similar timeless tracks. Uncover music history today!

The Glastonbury headliner and contrarian-in-chief shows no signs of losing his edge. Stevie Chick explores his life, career, ...

The Clark Bridge opened in 1928, allowing Alton residents to cross the Mississippi River by car instead of ferryboat.

Written and directed by Luis Valdez, the 1987 biopic chronicles the rise of Pacoima teen rocker Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens ... to the famed singer’s life.