The Day the Music Died
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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 and we'll spin a set after 9am.
Here's what we played:
Steve Earle "Ft. Worth Blues"
Warren Zevon "Porcelain Monkey"
Bill Morrissey "Letter from Heaven"
Amy Rigby "Dancing with Joey Ramone"
