"The Day the Music Died: Unraveling the Mystery of Buddy Holly's Plane Crash"

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"The Day the Music Died: Unraveling the Mystery of Buddy Holly's Plane Crash"
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On the 65th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, experts reveal that quickly-changing wintry weather conditions and lack of communication to the inexperienced pilot were the main causes. The musicians had endured tough bus rides on the Winter Dance Party tour, leading Holly to charter a plane to the next show. The crash left a tragic mark on music history, and the aftermath had a profound impact on the lives of those involved.

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