On February 3rd 1959, three young musicians were killed together in a tragic plane crash. They were: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & JP Richardson (The Big Bopper.) The accident was dubbed: 'The Day The Music Died,' and inspired singer Don McClean, to write his hit song 'American Pie.'
But among all the tragedy also lies a question? WHY did those three particular singers end up on that plane?
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SOURCES:
Original Radio Broadcast Feb 3rd 1959: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMRa4I6Cc6Y
Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvoFBssgHLE
Larry Holly on his brother Buddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2cHUkUsoKo
Paul McCartney on Buddy Holly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3c8UTw-6Q
Don McClean on the meaning of American Pie on BBC Breakfast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y8VjFBPRKs
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CHARITIES:
Centrepoint Youth Homeless Charity: https://centrepoint.org.uk/
SANE Mental Health Charity: http://www.sane.org.uk/
