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. [a][1][2] The event became known as " The Day the Music Died " after singer-songwriter Don McLean referred to it as such in his 1971 s...

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 ...

2 days ago · On this date in history: On Feb. 3, 1959, plane accident took the lives of entertainers Holly, Valens, Richardson. Americans died in several other air crashes the same day, week. Today in history. ... The early morning crash was immortalized as “the day the music died,” but in truth air travel during the winter of 1959 was a challenge, and ...

1 day ago · One of the most notable events occurred in the year 1959, known as 'The Day the Music Died.' On this fateful day, rock and roll icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P.

2 days ago · Today is Monday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2025. There are 331 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock-and-roll stars ...

2 days ago · Today is Monday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2025. There are 331 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock-and-roll stars ...

Mar 3, 2010 · Singer Don McLean memorialized Holly, Valens and Richardson in the 1972 No. 1 hit “American Pie,” which refers to February 3, 1959 as “the day the music died.”

Nov 22, 2023 · In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959, music died. Videos by American Songwriter. Just minutes after taking off on a chartered flight from Mason City, Iowa on the way to their next...

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.

The Day the Music Died refers to February 3, 1959, when an airplane crash resulted in the deaths of American musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), as well as pilot Roger Peterson.