A Pilgrimage to Clear Lake

Late Friday night YaYa invited me on a trip the next day to Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens passed away. I was already committed to visiting my Mom, having done some grocery shopping for her, and so passed on a trip I would have thoroughly enjoyed. Late Saturday night, YaYa posted a wonderful tribute to the lost stars - Dan

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Early trip to Iowa to commemorate the Day the Music Died. I've always wanted to visit as i grew up listening to Buddy Holly’s music often (thanks, Dad) but it’s surreal to think that at 23 I've lived longer than a musical icon whose art is still appreciated today. It was freezing and got dark quickly but I'm glad to have gone. We got to see the Surf Ballroom as well - line out the door for a tribute event. -

Yaya

Again, We Mourn

 

My thoughts on February 3rd inevitably focus on the three artists (and their pilot) who were killed on this date in 1959. 

The loss to their families, and of course to rock and roll itself, is immeasurable. 

RIP Buddy, Ritchie, and The Big Bopper. 66 years later, you are still missed. 

The Day the Music Died

 

65 years ago today the music died in an Iowa cornfield. 

You are not forgotten. 

RIP. 

64 Years Since the Music Died

 

64 years ago, in a lonely cornfield in Iowa, the future of Rock 'N Roll left this Earth. 

Imagine striking down Lennon and McCarthy after Rubber Soul, with their greatest work, their greatest influence, left to come. It would have been the only comparable tragedy. 

RIP Buddy. You are still missed. 

Jerry Allison

Jerry Allison, good friend of Buddy Holly and drummer of The Crickets, died today at the age of 82.

I saw The Crickets perform at the 1995 Wisconsin State Fair, although I don't remember the lineup of the band on that tour. I wish I'd thought to stick around for some autographs.

RIP Jerry, and say hello to Buddy for us all. 

John Mueller's Winter Dance Party Tour

[John Mueller's] Winter dance party tour [a celebration of the life and music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper] ...Dad and daughter date night ..looking good! Thanks Mom for some quick alterations and YaYa for the dress loan!

First pic by Sydney J

- Lisa

RIP Buddy

63 years ago today, at roughly 12:55 AM CST, the plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, crashed in a cornfield in Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all 3 men and the pilot. What could have been . . .RIP.

62 Years

 62 years ago today the music died. RIP gentlemen.

61 Years Gone

61 years gone. RIP Buddy.

#thedaythemusicdied #buddyholly

60 Years On

As far as I can determine, that's a picture of Buddy Holly getting off the tour bus in Clear Lake, Iowa on the afternoon of Feb 2, 1959. The heat on the bus was broken, and in frustration Buddy hired a local pilot to transport him to the next gig just after midnight. 60 years ago today, on a cold dark Iowa night, that plane crashed and forever changed music history. Buddy would be 82 now, still a viable age, and so the loss still resonates deeply with me. Other greats are touring well into their 70's; Buddy should be among their number. RIP Buddy, Ritchie, JP, and Roger (the pilot.) You will never be forgotten. #NotFadeAway

The World Misses You Buddy

59 years ago today the world lost the great Buddy Holly. May he rest in peace, knowing his music lives on.

The Day the Music Died

Today marks 58 years since the incomparable Buddy Holly died in a frozen Iowa field, changing the course of rock history. RIP Buddy. You're still missed.

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Today marks 58 years since the incomparable Buddy Holly died in a frozen Iowa field, changing the course of rock history. RIP Buddy. You're still missed.

RIP Buddy

RIP Buddy, gone 57 years today. #TheDayTheMusicDied

Happy Birthday Buddy

Buddy Holly would have been 79 years old today. That's what makes Feb 3rd a true tragedy - that all this time later, he could have still been alive and making music. I have no hate for that pilot, but he robbed us all.

56 Years On

Just in case you think I forgot . . .56 years gone.

We Honor Them Still

Raise your glass to the memory of  JP "Big Bopper" Richardson, Roger Peterson, Ritchie Valens, and the *great* Buddy Holly, all gone 55 years today.  RIP

RIP Buddy

RIP Buddy, 54 yrs gone.Wish you were still here.

53 Years Gone

53 years ago today The Music Died. RIP Buddy. The world has been a lousier place without you.

51 Years

RIP Buddy. The world's a crappier place for the last 51 years without you.