Historical Events tagged with "big bopper"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Music Legends
February 3rd, 1959 66 years ago
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, alongside the pilot. They had been touring during the winter of 1959 and took a chartered flight after a performance. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, leading to their untimely deaths, which shocked fans and left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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