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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Day_the_Music_DiedThe Day the Music Died - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. www.liveabout.com › buddy-hollys-death-in-a-plane-crash-2522176Details on the Buddy Holly Plane Crash of 1959 - LiveAbout

    Feb 23, 2019 · In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959, a private plane carrying musicians J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly (most famous for founding The Crickets) crashed outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all on board.

  3. allthatsinteresting.com › buddy-holly-deathInside Buddy Holly's Death In A Plane Crash And 'The Day The...

    Oct 4, 2021 · On February 3, 1959, 22-year-old Buddy Holly, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

  4. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › the-day-the-music-diedBuddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” die in a plane ...

    Mar 3, 2010 · “The Big Bopper” Richardson, along with the pilot, are killed when their chartered Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashes in Iowa a few minutes after takeoff from Mason City on a flight headed...

  5. en.wikisource.org › wiki › Aircraft_Accident_Report_for_Buddy_Holly's_crashAircraft Accident Report for Buddy Holly's crash - Wikisource

    Feb 21, 2024 · MASON CITY, IOWA. FEBRUARY 3, 1959. SYNOPSIS. A Beach Bonanza, N 3794N, crashed at night approximately 5 miles northwest of the Mason City Municipal Airport, Mason City, Iowa, at approximately 0100, February 3, 1959. The pilot and three passengers were killed and the aircraft was demolished.

  6. fiftiesweb.com › music › coroner-reportBuddy Holly - The Coroner's Report - Fifities Web

    Mar 28, 2024 · A gun that belonged to Buddy Holly was found at the crash site, fueling rumors that the pilot was shot and perhaps Richardson survived the crash and was trying to get help.

  7. www.biography.com › musicians › the-day-the-music-died--plane-crashThe Day the Music Died: Rock’s Great Tragedy - Biography

    Feb 3, 2016 · 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 Day...

  8. www.desmoinesregister.com › story › entertainmentWhat to know about Buddy Holly's plane crash, 'the day the music...

    Jan 24, 2019 · Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “the Big Bopper” Richardson, along with pilot Roger Peterson, died Feb. 3, 1959, following a Winter Dance Party tour stop at the Surf Ballroom in...

  9. www.thevintagenews.com › 2017/12/06 › buddy-holly-plane-crashThe Day the Music Died: The Plane Crash That Killed Buddy Holly

    Dec 6, 2017 · 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.

  10. www.cbsnews.com › detroit › newsThis day in history: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper...

    Feb 3, 2023 · On Feb. 3, 1959, stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in an Iowa plane crash on what was supposed to be a plane ride to their next stop on the...