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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.
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Feb 23, 2019 · Learn how Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson died in a chartered plane crash outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3, 1959, while on their way to a concert tour. Find out the causes, the aftermath, and the legacy of this tragic event that inspired the song "American Pie" by Don McLean.
Oct 4, 2021 · By Marco Margaritoff | Edited By Austin Harvey. Published October 4, 2021. On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly boarded a plane with Ritchie Valens and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson near Clear Lake, Iowa. Just minutes after takeoff, the plane crashed.
Mar 3, 2010 · Learn about the tragic fate of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, who died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Find out how their music influenced rock and roll and how their deaths were immortalized by Don McLean.
Feb 3, 2016 · Learn about the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson in 1959, and how it affected the music world. Find out the causes, the investigation, the legacy and the songs of this tragic event.
Dec 6, 2017 · Learn how Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J. P. Richardson, and Roger Peterson died in a tragic accident near Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3, 1959. Find out the details of the flight, the investigation, and the aftermath of the loss of four rock and roll stars.
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.
