#the big bopper

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#OnThisDay in 1959, the Day the Music Died.

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.

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Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens 

† February 3, 1959

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February 3, 1959: Rock singers Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and pilot Roger Peterson die as their plane crashes in a cornfield near Clear Lake, Iowa. The line, "the day the music died" in Don McLean's song "American Pie" refers to the crash

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B.B. King (1925-2015) solo Songs: "3 O'Clock Blues," "You Know I Love You" Propaganda: none

The Big Bopper (1930-1959) solo Songs: "Chantilly Lace," "Little Red Riding Hood" Propaganda: none

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Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper

[gratefulfrog]

Waylon Jennings voluntarily gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, known as The Big Bopper, who was suffering from the flu and complaining about how cold and uncomfortable the tour bus was for a man of his size.“

“When Holly learned that his bandmates had given up their seats on the plane and had chosen to take the bus rather than fly, a friendly banter between Holly and Jennings ensued, and it would come back to haunt Jennings for decades to follow: Holly jokingly told Jennings, "Well, I hope your ol' bus freezes up!" Jennings jokingly replied, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes!" Less than an hour and a half later, shortly after 1:00 am on February 3, 1959, Holly's charter plane crashed into a cornfield outside Mason City, instantly killing all on board.”

2.3.1959 - The day the music died

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♫ Chantilly Lace ♫

Tonight, I transport you back in time … waaaaayyyyy back, to 1958.  I was 7 years old … some of you probably weren’t even born yet! To the world, he was known as The Big Bopper, but his name was Jiles Perry (J.P.) Richardson.  He was a prominent DJ at KTRM in Beaumont, Texas with a few songs to his credit, such as this one, and his songs would later provide hits for Johnny Preston with Running…

[citizenscreen]

#OnThisDay in 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” die in a plane crash. #TheDayTheMusicDied

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Ringo Starr and the Big Bopper have this thing where they were both members of iconic classic rock groups and they weren't not important but they certainly weren't the leading figurehead. However, they were the only ones to actually pick a stage name, and since the names in question happened to be mildly amusing, whenever people who don't really know or care about those groups want to dunk on them they just do some bit on their name

[musickickztoo]

The Big Bopper *October 24, 1930

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febreuary 3,

1959

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson are killed in a plane crash. Don McLean would call it "The Day the Music Died" in his 1971 hit "American Pie."

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Winter Dance Party tour – at the Eagles Ballroom in Kenosha, Jan 24th 1959

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Group Stage: Pool 8 - Group A (1950s)

Vote now in Pool 8 of the group stage of America’s Greatest Rock Stars Tournament.  Today is the last day of new polls for the Group Stage! Remember:

The artist does not have to finish first in the group to advance.

Consider the artists’ full careers when voting.

Be kind to everyone, even the artists you don’t like and the people who vote for them.

Read the America’s Greatest Rock Star Tournament Masterpost for full details on how this works.

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Jiles Perry "The Big Bopper" Richardson Jr • Buddy Holly • Ritchie Valens

February 3 1959 : The Day the Music Died