On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed when their chartered aircraft crashed. Richardson, who had a cold, talked Waylon Jennings into giving up his seat.
On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed when their chartered aircraft crashed. Richardson, who had a cold, talked Waylon Jennings into giving up his seat.