On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

The Buddy Holly Story is a 1978 American biographical musical drama film directed by Steve Rash which tells the life and career of rock and roll musician Buddy Holly. It features an Academy Award-winning musical score, adapted by Joe Renzetti and …

Mar 3, 2010 · Rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, along with the pilot, are killed when their chartered Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashes in Iowa a...

On February 2, 1959, Buddy Holly chartered a Beechcraft Bonanza to take him and his new Crickets band (Tommy Allsup and Waylon Jennings) to Fargo, North Dakota. Richardson came down with the flu and didn’t feel comfortable on the bus, so Waylon gave his plane seat to him.

3 days ago · “The Day the Music Died,” February 3, 1959, remains one of the most tragic events in music history. On that day the world lost three iconic musicians—Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. These artists had just finished performing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, during the Winter Dance Party tour. Confronted with a malfunctioning tour bus, Holly ...

Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), better known by his stage name The Big Bopper, was an American musician and disc jockey.His best-known compositions include "Chantilly Lace," "Running Bear", and "White Lightning", the latter of which became George Jones's first number-one hit in 1959.Richardson was killed in an airplane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, in February ...

Feb 3, 2016 · “The Big Bopper” Richardson and their pilot Roger Peterson died in a plane crash, a tragedy that has been remembered as “The Day the Music Died.” In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959,...

The Buddy Holly Story: Directed by Steve Rash. With Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles Martin Smith, Conrad Janis. The story of the life and career of the early rock and roll singer, from his meteoric rise to stardom, to his marriage and untimely death.

1 day ago · Buddy Holly was celebrated for hits like “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue.” Ritchie Valens, at just 17, had gained fame with songs such as “La Bamba” and “Donna.” J.P. Richardson, known as “The Big Bopper,” was recognized for his energetic performances and the hit song “Chantilly Lace.”

1 day ago · Musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The trio was touring together as part of the Winter Dance Party tour. In order to not have to travel on a cold tour …