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Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets, dies at 82

The Crickets, who also included Joe B. Mauldin and Niki Sullivan, broke through in 1957 with “That’ll Be the Day,” followed by “Oh, Boy!”, “Maybe Baby,” and other singles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly, dead at 82

Drummer Jerry Allison, who played and co-wrote songs with rock pioneer and childhood friend Buddy Holly and whose future wife inspired the classic “Peggy Sue,” has died

The Independent UK

Jerry Allison obituary

Drummer with the Crickets who co-wrote some of the band’s biggest hits with Buddy Holly including That’ll Be the Day

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Buddy Holly's Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies, 82, after ‘serious medical issues’

Jerry 'JI' Allison who played alongside Buddy Holly in The Crickets and wrote some of their greatest hits has died aged 82, a statement on his official Facebook page has revealed

Daily Mirror

Jerry Allison death: The Crickets drummer dies aged 82

The death of the percussionist was announced on Monday 22 August

The Independent UK

The Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82

The death of the percussionist was announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

Don McLean Looks Back at His Masterpiece, ‘American Pie’

Don McLean has listened for decades as people belted out his classic song “American Pie” at last call or at karaoke — and applauds you for the effort. “I’ve heard whole bars burst into this song when I’ve been across the room,” McLean tells The Associated Press from a tour…

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‘I said, Don, it’s time for you to reveal’: 50 years later, the truth behind American Pie

In an expansive new documentary, Don McLean talks about the much-discussed meaning of his enduring hit song

The Guardian - US

Don McLean looks back at his masterpiece, 'American Pie'

Fans of the iconic song “American Pie” have sometimes wondered about the lyrics they are singing loudly

The Independent UK

‘The Day The Music Died’: Don McLean shares his ‘American Pie’ recipe in thorough documentary

Paramount+ show focuses on not just the song’s origins but also the state of the nation at the time, and what those mysterious lyrics mean.

Chicago Sun-Times

5 shows to watch: 'American Pie' documentary spotlights the role of Clear Lake, Iowa, in the day the music died

'The Day the Music Died'

Tribune News Service

Art, food, wineries and Buddy Holly: What doesn't Lubbock, Texas, have to offer?

In one of singer-songwriter Mac Davis’ most memorable tunes, he sang about “Happiness being Lubbock, Texas, in his rear-view mirror.” The song was a success for Davis, but hardly a ringing endorsement for his hometown.

Tribune News Service

Johnny Cash's life celebrated in Devonport premiere of musical Ring of Fire

The musical that takes a walk through the life of Johnny Cash and highlights the universal appeal of his songs.

ABC News

‘He really did change the world’: the incredible story of musician Trini Lopez

In documentary My Name is Lopez, the life and work of the Mexican-American singer, who fought hard to retain his name and identity, is celebrated

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Dumfries record shop boss reveals some "real gems" in donated vinyl collection

Domino Records owner Rab Smith took in a batch of vinyls including rare recordings by Buddy Holly and Elvis

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