Although the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) only had one hit, he is more remembered as being one of the three musicians killed in a plane crash just outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1959. The others killed included Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and pilot Roger Peterson. This day was called "The Day the Music Died" in a song by Don McLean, "American Pie."
Because simply it is music, a genre of music that is. (type). Any music that is popular or very well produced, is important.
To me the most important instrument in rock music is the electric guitar.
well he is the man who invented the word "Rock N Roll" and not only that he was important to many artists careers The Moonglows,Chuck Berry and so on....
Buddy Holly, Richie Valenz, and The Big Bopper.
Turkish-born Cem Karaca is known for his contributions to Turkish rock. Born in 1954, he is an important figure in rock music starting in the mid-60s. His music can also be described as protest music, symphonic rock, or alternative rock.
Because simply it is music, a genre of music that is. (type). Any music that is popular or very well produced, is important.
To me the most important instrument in rock music is the electric guitar.
well he is the man who invented the word "Rock N Roll" and not only that he was important to many artists careers The Moonglows,Chuck Berry and so on....
Bruce Pollock is a music journalist and author known for his books on popular music. Some of his works include "Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era" and "Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era."
February 3, 1959, was a Tuesday. It's also known in Rock & Roll history as The Day the Music Died, because that's the day when Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper all died in a plane crash.
the year 1955, this was the type of music your p[arents would hate and called it "devil music" first it was Elis, then Big Bopper, Little richard, Buddy Holly, etc. this was a great time for teens!!
Wolf Rock TV - 1984 Bopper Goes Ape 1-3 was released on: USA: 22 September 1984
Music headlines in the 1950s included outrage regarding Elvis' performance on the Ed Sullivan show and the advent of Rock and Roll music. Other headlines included the plane crash death of Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper along with Ritchie Valens.
Is important because it tells us about our history and who we are.
Pete Fornatale has written: 'The story of rock \\' -- subject(s): Rock music, History and criticism, Juvenile literature 'Back to the garden' -- subject(s): Rock music, History and criticism, Woodstock Festival (1969 : Bethel, N.Y.)
Buddy Holly, Richie Valenz, and The Big Bopper.
Sean Campbell has written: 'Beautiful day' -- subject- s -: History and criticism, Rock music, Social aspects, Social aspects of Rock music 'Why pamper life's complexities?' -- subject- s -: Rock music, Smiths - Musical group - '\\' -- subject- s -: Irish, Popular music, Children of immigrants, History and criticism, Ethnicity in music, Musicians, Music, Cultural fusion