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.
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.
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 has written: 'The rock song index' -- subject(s): Rock music, Bibliography 'Hell to Pay' 'Popular Music 1980-1989' 'Man's Guide to Housework' 'Popular Music 1997' 'Popular Music, 1990' 'It's only rock and roll' -- subject(s): Rock music, Fiction 'The face of rock & roll' -- subject(s): Rock music, History and criticism, Pictorial works 'Popular Music 1920-1979 (Popular Music (Gale Res))' 'Working musicians' 'When the music mattered' -- subject(s): Rock music, History and criticism 'Popular Music' 'Me, Minsky & Max' 'Working musicians' -- subject(s): Business, History and criticism, Interviews, Jazz, Jazz musicians, Music, Nonfiction, OverDrive, Rap (Music), Rap musicians, Rock music, Rock musicians
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.
Buddy Holly, Richie Valenz, and The Big Bopper.
The "Smoke on the Water" power chord is significant in rock music history because it is one of the most recognizable and iconic guitar riffs ever created. It is simple yet powerful, and has become a symbol of rock music itself. The riff's popularity has made it a staple in rock music and a favorite among guitarists and fans alike.
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.)
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