On Feb. 3, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) crashed into a cornfield eight miles north of Clear Lake, Iowa in a four-seat airplane.My real introduction to this story was the movie La Bamba that broke Lou Diamond Phillips. While yes Lou Diamond was much thinner than then the real Ritchie Valens his youth and essence was captured in this film.
Found this article...
The 'Day the Music Died' didn't kill music - it lived and grew bigger
BY DAVID HINCKLEY
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
In addition the subsequent stories of how Lou Diamond slept on a friends floor while shooting the film lent to the rawness of the performance. His story, the talent that was on that plane was an incredible loss. These stories, this music well it just seemed like their should have been more.
In this article they talk about how, "Rock and Roll" grew from that fateful day and it has in a wonderful way. The recent Boss's performance at the Super Bowl is a testament to the longevity and spirit of Rock and Roll.
I invite you all to rent one of their stories or listen to some of the music by these young pioneers. I find that when you take a moment to listen to the heart of a young man singing, "Oh Donna" youll find raw true analog emotion. You might find a tear welling up in your eye.
Thank you for your inspiration. The music did not die. It lives on and I thank you for your inspiration to continue the legacy..
David
Kamatoy (www.davidkamatoy.com) and Tony Woodroffe of Noyz Boyz
Productions are Co-Producers on the Derek Stroh "Stand" Album project.
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