The Day the Music Died

It was on this date in 1959 that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper lost their lives in a plane crash. Don McLean would later refer to it as "the day the music died" in his classic song "American Pie." Can you think of other songs that touch on the passing of a musician? Share them below.

Here's what we played:

• "Blind River Boy" Amy Correia (Jeff Buckley)
• "Black Cadillac" Rosanne Cash (Johnny Cash)
• "American Pie" Don McLean (Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper)