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.

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 ...

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.”

On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and their pilot Roger Peterson died in a plane crash, a tragedy that has been remembered as “The...

Feb 3, 2020 · What really happened the ’ Day The Music Died,’ when rock n’ roll artists Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and ’ The Big Bopper,’ J.P. Richardson Jr., perished in a plane crash in 1959?

Feb 4, 2020 · On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper (J. P. Richardson), and Ritchie Valens, all perished when their plane crashed near Clear Lake in the state of Iowa. The pilot, Roger Peterson, also died.

1 day ago · A picture of the poster promoting the ‘Winter Dance Party’ in 1959. After the show on February 2 in Clear Lake, Iowa, the plane carrying Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson crashed killing the musicians on board as well as pilot Roger Peterson. The day is now commonly known as “The Day the Music Died”.

1 day ago · 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 see why people from around the world visit Iowa in the middle of winter to pay their respects to legends and dance the night away.

Feb 24, 2017 · February 3, 1959, was a tragic day for rock and roll music. Four lives were lost on that cold winter night near Clear Lake, Iowa: the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and Roger Peterson, the pilot that was supposed to take them to Fargo.