Today 50 years ago, the names of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper, passed into (pop)musical folklore, having lost their lives in a tragic accident. We commemorate their ultimate sacrifice, and salute their remarkable legacy. Tho not neccesarily "folk" heros, their contribution to popular music culture, considering their short careers, is widely recognised and aprreciated.

In the UK we also remember Joe Meek who died this day in 1967.

Brad