Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the airplane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. There have been so many articles in local media about this day, so I googled it and found a wealth of information including this website which follows the Winter Dance Party tour from city to city. I can't imagine what the promoter of this tour was thinking; the bands traveled in a broken down bus with a heater that didn't work, as they criss crossed Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa in the middle of winter, with temperatures well below freezing. I found the photos fascinating and I sure learned a lot about these artists. I grew up in Duluth and was surprised to find that the Armory concert was attended by Bob Dylan (then Bob Zimmerman). I used to roller skate at the Duluth Armory way back in the 80s.
This website also has some interesting information as does this one.
Today has been a difficult day for me. I have been thinking about Mom a lot and am sad.
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It has been in the media here too, since Clear Lake isn't far away from me.
Sorry you had a bad day, they come and go, don't they.
I never read all that before about Buddy Holly and company. The Winter Dance Party tour sounds crazy!
I hope you have a better day tomorrow. The waves come and go.
Oh - I tried the link to your facebook page but it didn't work. I've just recently joined FB too!
hang in there, robyn.
here's to a better day today.
there's been a lot about the 50 years here as well.
be patient, unfortunately, you will have many more of "those days" and they tend to hit you when you least expect it, i had one yesterday too for no reason at all....
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