On this sad day, February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly died.
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On this sad day, February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly died.
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson
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On February 3, 1959 – Rock and Roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Known as “The Day the Music Died”.
“Chantilly Lace” video by The Big Bopper! Dick Clark Show 1958 (September 20 or November 22)
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“Chantilly Lace” video by The Big Bopper! Dick Clark Show 1958 (September 20 or November 22)
Roy Orbison – A CBS News Report from 2014
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A CBS News Report from 2014 – In the early days of rock and roll, Roy Orbison was famous for his classic voice. Jim Axelrod reports on how his sons found a song of his that’s part of a CD and documentary called “Mystery Girl Deluxe”.
“Last Night” – by The Traveling Wilburys! Sung by Tom Petty and Roy Orbison
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“Last Night” – by The Traveling Wilburys! Sung by Tom Petty and Roy Orbison
Harold Bradley
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Our Orbison world is saddened by the death of Roy Orbison‘s guitarist Harold Bradley. Although the whole city of Nashville claimed him, he had a very special friendship with Roy. He was also my good friend and I spent many days with him. Love You Harold and God Bless You His staggering list of credits...
Happy Birthday Mike Campbell (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)!
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Happy Birthday Mike Campbell (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)! Mike Campbell produced 1/2 of the Mystery Girl album in 1988. (He and Benmont Tench & Howie Epstein of Tom Petty’s band “The Heartbreakers” played on it.) Here’s a rare pic of Roy Orbison and Mike Campbell and Howie Epstein with Jim Keltner and producer...