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Rock Legends Die on this Day in 1959

Robert Jordan

February 3, 2021

Looking back on this day Feb 3, 1959 Richie Valens, Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” died in a plane crash due to a snow storm along with the pilot. It has been called The Day The Music Died. Buddy Holly was the opening act for Elvis Presley.

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