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Title: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: twyacht on February 03, 2009, 05:58:55 PM

Just thought I'd throw out a 50 year sad anniversary.

The wreckage of a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza was scattered across a small area of snow-covered cornfield outside of Clear Lake, Iowa. The plane crashed into the ground suddenly, so most of the smoldering rubble was concentrated in one area. Three passengers — Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, a.k.a. “The Big Bopper” — were ejected from the plane and died on impact, as did the pilot, 21-year-old Roger Peterson.

That happened on Feb. 3, 1959, exactly 50 years ago this Tuesday.

It was the most infamous plane crash in rock and roll history, aided somewhat in that distinction by Don McLean’s wistful ballad, “American Pie,” in which he referred to the event as “the day the music died.”

Tragically, more awesome musicians died in aircraft accidents over the last 50 years.

Here's to them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9ZID-xFrIg&feature=related

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: jaybet on February 03, 2009, 06:58:15 PM

Buddy Holly had it all...another blessed and gifted one who was taken way too soon. Although, it was that fleeting glimpse of talent that makes it so mesmerizing.

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: Pathfinder on February 04, 2009, 06:44:48 AM

Sad day indeed - I loved Buddy Holly and knew he was gone when I "discovered" him, Big Popper too. Chantilly Lace is running through my head at this moment.

Trivia quiz - where were they heading when the plane crashed?













Answer: Concert in Fargo, ND

This was the lead story on the front page of the Fargo paper yesterday.

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: Timothy on February 04, 2009, 06:57:26 AM

Somewhere in Minnesota?

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: tt11758 on February 04, 2009, 07:20:42 AM

Quote from: Pathfinder on February 04, 2009, 06:44:48 AM

Sad day indeed - I loved Buddy Holly and knew he was gone when I "discovered" him, Big Popper too. Chantilly Lace is running through my head at this moment.

Trivia quiz - where were they heading when the plane crashed?













Answer: Concert in Fargo, ND

This was the lead story on the front page of the Fargo paper yesterday.

Actually it was Morehead,MN......right across the border from Fargo.

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: shooter32 on February 04, 2009, 08:52:01 AM

They were a talented trio. The sky was the limit for Holly!!!

It was, "The Day the Music Died" :(

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 04, 2009, 11:59:37 AM

IIRC Waylon Jennings gave up his seat to Ritchie Valens.

Title: Re: The Day the Music Died,....50 Years ago Today.
Post by: shooter32 on February 04, 2009, 12:05:13 PM

Quote from: tombogan03884 on February 04, 2009, 11:59:37 AM

IIRC Waylon Jennings gave up his seat to Ritchie Valens.

yep lost the coin toss.