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...

1 day ago · Don McLean and Connie Valens tell PEOPLE about their unique experiences on 'The Day the Music Died,' when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper all died in the same tragic plane trash on ...

2 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.

1 day ago · The Legacy and Remembrance of “The Day the Music Died” The tragedy was later referred to as “The Day the Music Died,” a phrase popularized by Don McLean’s 1971 song “American Pie.” This event marked a significant moment in rock and roll history, symbolizing the loss of youthful innocence and the end of an era.

1 day ago · Artists from Bob Dylan to Paul McCartney have said their music was influenced by his style. In his 1972 hit “American Pie,” Don McLean described Holly’s death as “the day the music died.” Here are some stories from Deseret News archives about …

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.

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,...

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...

Dec 22, 2020 · The Day the Music Died was Feb. 3, 1959. That was the morning that a small chartered plane crashed in a cornfield in Iowa and killed three of rock n' roll's biggest and brightest upcoming stars.