Friday, June 17, 2011
Dion talks about Buddy Holly's influence and the plane he chartered
Listen to Dion reflect on the Winter Dance Party tour and giving up his seat on the plane to Ritchie Valens. Buddy's influence has been felt for over 50 years.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Waylon Jennings born this day/ Buddy Holly's bass player
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Fats Domino hits #1 with "Ain't It A Shame" in 1955
Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. hits #1 on the R&B charts this day in 1955 with "Ain't It A Shame" (also known as "Ain't That A Shame"). It spent 11 weeks at the top of that chart. It also hit top 10 on the pop chart. Here's Fats singing this classic...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Dion talks about his good friend Buddy Holly
Dion lost his friend and touring mate Buddy Holly back in 1959. He decided not to get on the plane only to find out that the plane crashed as he arrived to the next town. Here's part 1 of Dion talking about Buddy.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Bo Diddley passes away this day in 2008
The great Bo Diddley (born Ellas Bates....used his songwriter name as Ellas McDaniel and went by Bo Diddley on stage) passed away this day in 2008. His signature guitar style was one of a kind. In tribute to him, here he is singing his classic "Road Runner"...
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