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Booker T - Potato Hole.

spinthis45 wrote 2 weeks ago: One of the first records that I ever remember is the American Graffiti Soundtrack. That album lived … more →

Tags: American Graffiti, Booker T, Booker T & The MG's, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, del shannon, Drive-By Truckers, green onions, Potato Hole

The Big Bopper - "Chantilly Lace" (1958)

msotd wrote 1 month ago: What compelled this song to be stuck in my head this morning, I have no idea, but I feel compe … more →

Tags: Music, song of the day, Rock and Roll, 1950s, Chantilly Lace, The Day the Music Died

Judy Joy Jones Show with Rock n' Roll Legend; Buddy Holly's "PEGGY SUE" & Author Gary Patterson

judyjoyjones wrote 3 months ago: Judy Joy Jones Show http://www.judyjoyjonesshow.com The Real Life Peggy Sue of Buddy Hollys fam … more →

Tags: judy joy jones show, gary patterson, peggy sue, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Sonny Robertson, Waylon Jennings, Coast to Coast, Elvis Presley

On This Date (February 13, 2002) Waylon Jennings1 comment

themusicsover wrote 5 months ago: Waylon Jennings June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002 If any one performer personified the outlaw … more →

Tags: country, ~Musician~, radio, singer, songwriter, Alex Harvey, Billy Joe Shaver, Bobby Bare, Buddy Holly

Old Music: Eddie Cochran - "Three Stars"4 comments

Jason Austinite wrote 5 months ago: As a follow-up to my tribute to the 50th anniversary of the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, a … more →

Tags: Filler, Buddy Holly, eddie cochran, Ritchie Valens, Three Stars

The Day The Music Died

themeparkradio wrote 5 months ago: This week’s show commemorated the 50th anniversary of the deaths of rock’n'roll icons Bu … more →

Tags: music nostalgia, Broadcasting and Media, Community Radio, Music - Blues, music r&b, MUSIC + SOUL, Music - Country, Rock'n'Roll, Punk

The music C.R. almost got

diane wrote 5 months ago: The Winter Dance Party tour scrambled to find replacements for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J. … more →

Tags: ballroom Buddy Holly, Danceland, Richie Valens

On This Date (February 3, 1959) Buddy Holly

themusicsover wrote 5 months ago: Buddy Holly (Born Charles Holley) September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly at right, … more →

Tags: Early Rock, ~Musician~, Rock, singer, songwriter, Buddy Holly, Charles Holley, Elvis Presley, J.P. Richardson

On This Date (February 3, 1959) Ritchie Valens

themusicsover wrote 5 months ago: Ritchie Valens (Born Richard Valenzuela) May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959 L-R: The Big Bopper, … more →

Tags: Early Rock, ~Musician~, Rock, singer, songwriter, alan freed, bo diddley, Bob Keane, Buddy Holly

On This Date (February 3, 1959) Roger Peterson / Pilot of Flight Carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper3 comments

themusicsover wrote 5 months ago: Roger Peterson May 24, 1937 – February 3, 1959 Roger Peterson was the pilot of the aircraft wh … more →

Tags: ~Musician~, Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, Ritchie Valens, Roger Peterson

50 Years ago today since "The Day the Music Died"

peachesliteraryconfessions wrote 5 months ago: 50th Anniversary of “The Day The Music Died”   (sources: Yahoo news,Wikipedia,VH1’ … more →

Tags: News, Blog, Buddy Holly, History, Loss, Music, Plane Crash, Richie Valens, Star

FEBRUARY 3: THAT'LL BE THE DAY

Administrator wrote 5 months ago: Men landed on the moon for the third time on February 3rd, 1971. America’s first man in space … more →

Tags: Today in History, Trivia, February, Moon, Buddy Holly, Space, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14

american pie

five eight six (blog) wrote 5 months ago: Fifty years ago today, at approximately 1:00 am Central Time, a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza B35 … more →

Tags: 586 Photography, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, The Day the Music Died, February 3

2/03/1959 - The Day The Music Died2 comments

Jason Austinite wrote 5 months ago: At just after 1:00 am local time on February 3, 1959, a plane took off in light snow and strong wind … more →

Tags: Filler, Obituaries, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Waylon Jennings, Dion & the Belmonts, The Day the Music Died, don mclean, Winter Dance Party

Not Fade Away1 comment

Bob wrote 5 months ago: Fifty years ago, the “music died” in an Iowa cornfield.  Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and … more →

Tags: Current Events, History, death, Music, Rock, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, 1959

Not Fade Away2 comments

brianjayjones wrote 5 months ago: February 3, 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the day a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza B35 airpla … more →

Tags: Music, Today in History, day the music died, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens

The Day the Music Died57 comments

blahblahblahger wrote 5 months ago: A memorial For the day the music died For three musicians.   It’s the 50th anniversary of The … more →

Tags: Poetry, Haiku, Holidays, Obscure Holiday, The Day the Music Died, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, 3 February 1959, don mclean

It was 50 years ago today...1 comment

fabianquest wrote 5 months ago: Paul Le Mat’s character in American Graffiti said it best: Rock n’ roll’s been goi … more →

Tags: Music, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Rock music, 1959

The Music Died 50 Years Ago, Today

David Spira wrote 5 months ago: Just after 1 a.m. February 3, 1959, a three-passenger Beechcraft Bonanza went down about five mile … more →

Tags: Other, Music, Entertainment, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Day the Music Died, American Pie, Don, mclean


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