The Day the Music Died!

racinsince55 · 02-03-2009, 01:43 PM

February 3rd 1959 was the Day the Music Died.

Buddy Holly passed into eternity but left us some of the most timeless and awe insiring music.

It is 50 years since he left us. His influence on so many of Rocks greatest artists is beyond measure. So as you go about your day today give a thought and a prayer to Buddy. Thank you!

We also lost Richie Valens and The Big Bopper (J. P. Richardson) on that day.

Waylon Jennings (RIP), who at that time, was Holly's Bass Player gave up his seat on the plane to Richardson because he was ill with a cold and didn't want to ride the bus.

Jennings and Holly kidded with each other about Jennings decision to give up his seat. Holly told Jennings, "I hope your ol' bus freezes up!" and Jennings replied, "Yeah? Well I hope your ol' plane crashes!"

In an interview, some 40 years later, Jennings still felt a heavy guilt about his comment and decision.

Prairie Dog · 02-03-2009, 01:46 PM

My CD pouch is full of Buddy Holly CDs today. Am listening to "The Chirping Crickets" right now while I am working. I love that music.

**rayallen** · 02-03-2009, 02:43 PM

And Buddy was only 22 years old.

Not many 22 year olds have had that much influence on the world of music.

ftpaddict · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

Buddy Holly came way before my time. I shall have to look into this more. He may yet gain another fan. Posthumously.

kent vinyard · 02-03-2009, 03:19 PM

Thanks for reminding me about today. I thought I was the only old fart that liked Hollys music.
Was in the 9th grade that day. Lord, I'm getting old.

graphicgr8s · 02-03-2009, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by kent vinyard

Thanks for reminding me about today. I thought I was the only old fart that liked Hollys music.
Was in the 9th grade that day. Lord, I'm getting old.

Well I wasn't even born yet but I still love their music. (I came along later that year, so I've been told)
Kent, you've always been old. We all knew it, bout time you realized it.

lastdodobird · 02-03-2009, 06:00 PM

Never really got much into Buddy Holly, but I can't deny the influence he had on the future generations of musicians - especially John Lennon, and eventually The Beatles

02-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
racinsince55 Guest	The Day the Music Died! February 3rd 1959 was the Day the Music Died. Buddy Holly passed into eternity but left us some of the most timeless and awe insiring music. It is 50 years since he left us. His influence on so many of Rocks greatest artists is beyond measure. So as you go about your day today give a thought and a prayer to Buddy. Thank you! We also lost Richie Valens and The Big Bopper (J. P. Richardson) on that day. Waylon Jennings (RIP), who at that time, was Holly's Bass Player gave up his seat on the plane to Richardson because he was ill with a cold and didn't want to ride the bus. Jennings and Holly kidded with each other about Jennings decision to give up his seat. Holly told Jennings, "I hope your ol' bus freezes up!" and Jennings replied, "Yeah? Well I hope your ol' plane crashes!" In an interview, some 40 years later, Jennings still felt a heavy guilt about his comment and decision.

02-03-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Only 22 And Buddy was only 22 years old. Not many 22 year olds have had that much influence on the world of music.

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02-03-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
Prairie Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	My CD pouch is full of Buddy Holly CDs today. Am listening to "The Chirping Crickets" right now while I am working. I love that music.

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Buddy Holly came way before my time. I shall have to look into this more. He may yet gain another fan. Posthumously.

02-03-2009, 03:19 PM	#5
kent vinyard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norman, Oklahoma USA Posts: 348	Thanks for reminding me about today. I thought I was the only old fart that liked Hollys music. Was in the 9th grade that day. Lord, I'm getting old.

02-03-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by kent vinyard Thanks for reminding me about today. I thought I was the only old fart that liked Hollys music. Was in the 9th grade that day. Lord, I'm getting old. Well I wasn't even born yet but I still love their music. (I came along later that year, so I've been told) Kent, you've always been old. We all knew it, bout time you realized it.

02-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#7
lastdodobird Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 128	Never really got much into Buddy Holly, but I can't deny the influence he had on the future generations of musicians - especially John Lennon, and eventually The Beatles

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