Explore the tragic events of February 3, 1959, famously dubbed 'the day the music died' in Don McLean's 'American Pie.' On this fateful day, rising stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper lost their lives in a plane crash. We delve into the circumstances leading up to the crash amidst the Winter Dance Party tour and its impact on music history.
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