Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Interestingly enough, Waylon Jennings (who played in Buddy Holly's band at the time) was supposed to be on the plane, but gave up his seat to the Big Bopper because Big Bopper had a cold and felt bad, and didn't not think he could handle a bus ride.
Moorehead, Minnesota
There have been several notable examples involving small private planes: In 2012, Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera died in a crash near Monterrey, Mexico. In 2001, singer Aaliyah Haughton died in a crash in the Bahamas. In 1963, country singer Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in Tennessee.
2/3/1959
Yes
yes, he had a child born after he died No, Buddy had no children before or after his death.
Moorehead, Minnesota
There have been several notable examples involving small private planes: In 2012, Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera died in a crash near Monterrey, Mexico. In 2001, singer Aaliyah Haughton died in a crash in the Bahamas. In 1963, country singer Patsy Cline died in a plane crash in Tennessee.
2/3/1959
Buddy Holly died in a plane crash
Yes
Buddy Holly died
yes, he had a child born after he died No, Buddy had no children before or after his death.
Buddy Holly was 22 years old when he died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. (born September 7, 1936) To read more about Buddy Holly on Answers.com, see the Related Link.
Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 and died on February 3, 1959. Buddy Holly would have been 22 years old at the time of death or 78 years old today.
Buddy Holly died in a plane crash
No, the airplane had no name
Buddy Holly died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Although he was thrown from the wreckage, he died on impact and his body was recovered a short distance away.